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Why The Musical Hype is poppin'

The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog featuring album + song reviews, playlists, interviews & various columns.

Song Reviews

Songs of various musical styles are reviewed.

Album Reviews

Albums of various styles are reviewed.

Playlists

Playlists rank among our proudest achievements.

Interviews

Q&As with intriguing musicians & bands.

Columns

Intriguing columns including Covers, Head 2 Head, Midnight Heat, Music Lifts, Throwback Vibez & LGBTQ Bopz among others.

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The Stylistics, Betcha By Golly, Wow | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 177th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Betcha By Golly, Wow” by The Stylistics.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Nov 5, 2024

Tinashe, Thirsty | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 88th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Thirsty” by Tinashe.

Columns, LGBTQ, Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥, Music By the musical hype|Nov 5, 2024

Getting to Know… Two Pound Tea | Interview

In the 433rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from UK punk band, Two Pound Tea.

Columns, Interviews, Music By the musical hype|Nov 4, 2024

Sam Hunt, Liberty | Song Review 🎵

Country singer/songwriter Sam Hunt returns with an intriguing, vibe-filled, modern country song with “Liberty.”

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Nov 4, 2024

Shawn Mendes, Heart of Gold | Song Review 🎵

On “Heart of Gold,” Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes shares a thoughtful song regarding grieving a deceased friend.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Nov 4, 2024

The Weeknd, São Paulo | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter The Weeknd, assisted by Brazilian singer Anitta, delivers a ‘change of pace’ on his energetic, vibe-laden single, “São Paulo.”