11 Songs Where the Mind is the Focal Point | Playlist 🎧
11 Songs Where the Mind is the Focal Point 🎧 features music courtesy of Ben Platt, Dua Lipa, Kehlani, Logic & Walker Hayes.
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Ben Platt, Sing to Me Instead | Album Review
![Ben Platt, Sing to Me Instead - The Musical Hype Album Review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ben-platt-sing-to-me-instead-atlantic-the-musical-hype-lp-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Broadway actor, singer, and songwriter Ben Platt ‘shines bright as a beacon’ on his authentic, well-rounded debut album, ‘Sing to Me Instead.’
11 Awesome Songs that Tickled My Fancy in March 2019 | Playlist
![11 Awesome Songs that Tickled My Fancy in March 2019 [Photo Credits: 4AD, 12 Tone Music, 78 Productions Limited, Aftermath, Columbia, Darkroom, Hollywood, Interscope, Nice Life, Pixabay, RCA, RECORDS LLC, Simco Limited, Sony, Walt Disney]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/11-awesome-songs-that-tickled-my-fancy-in-march-2019.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Musicians providing the tunes for “11 Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in March 2019” include Ben Platt, Billie Eilish, Cage the Elephant & Lizzo.
15 Really ‘Good’ Songs… It’s That Simple! | Playlist 🎧
![15 Really ‘Good’ Songs… It’s That Simple! [Photo Credits: 10 Summers, Big Machine, Capitol, Cash Money, Columbia, Darkroom, Fueled by Ramen, Interscope, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Sony, Ultra, Virgin, Young Money]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/15-really-good-songs-its-that-simple.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“15 Really ‘Good’ Songs” is comprised of just what it says it is – ‘good’ songs courtesy of Billie Eilish, Ella Mai, Kane Brown, Maren Morris & Sam Smith.
The Chainsmokers, Kills You Slowly | Track Review
![The Chainsmokers, World War Joy...Kills You Slowly [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/the-chainsmokers-world-war-joy-kills-you-slowly-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
The Chainsmokers deliver an enjoyable, well-rounded record with “Kills You Slowly,” their second single of 2019 following “Who Do You Love.”
P!nk, Hustle | Track Review
![P!nk, Hurts 2B Human [📷: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pink-hurts-2b-human-rca.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop artist P!nk sounds as strong as ever on the infectious, biting, “Hustle,” the second single from her eighth album, ‘Hurts 2B Human.’
Billie Eilish, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? | Review 💿
![Billie Eilish, When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? - The Musical Hype LP review [Photo Credits: Darkroom / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/billie-eilish-when-we-fall-asleep-where-do-we-go-darkroom-interscope-tmh-lp-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rising alt-pop teen musician Billie Eilish ‘knocks it out of the park’ on her major-label debut, 'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?'.
11 Totally Merry, Mary, Marry Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Totally Merry, Mary, Marry Songs [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Bad Boy, Big Machine, DCG, Eleven Seven Music, Epic, Fearless, Interscope, Masters 2000, Inc., Mercury, Parlophone, Pexels, Pixabay, Republic, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/11-totally-merry-mary-marry-songs-e1759242738856.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Totally Merry, Mary, Marry Songs” features songs courtesy of Baby Goth, Ice Nine Kills, Meghan Trainor, Prince, Thomas Rhett & Wale.
Rich The Kid, The World is Yours 2 | Album Review 💿
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Rich the Kid returns with his sophomore album, ‘World is Yours 2’ which is jam-packed with A-list guests, bangers, and very little substance.
Wallows, Nothing Happens | Album Review 💿
![Wallows, Nothing Happens - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wallows-nothing-happens-atlantic-tmh-lp-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rising alternative collective Wallows (Dylan Minnette, Cole Preston & Braeden Lemasters) deliver a compelling debut LP with ‘Nothing Happens.’
10 Songs That Acknowledge the Power of Waves | Playlist
![10 Songs That Acknowledge the Power of Waves [Photo Credits: Capitol, Columbia, Def Jam, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Universal Music Australia, Warner Bros.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/10-songs-that-acknowledge-the-power-of-waves-e1759241393768.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“10 Songs That Acknowledge the Power of Waves” features music courtesy of Beck, Dean Lewis, John Mayer, Miguel, and Normani.
Logic, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Track Review 🎵
![Logic, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind [Photo Credit: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/logic-confessions-of-a-dangerous-mind-def-jam.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Prolific Grammy-nominated rapper Logic gets incredibly introspective on “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind,” his second single of 2019.
Lizzo, Tempo | Track Review
![Lizzo, Cuz I Love You [📷: Nice Life / Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/lizzo-cuz-i-love-you-atlantic.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Lizzo, assisted by the iconic Missy Elliott, delivers an utterly infectious anthem for the ‘big-boned,’ ‘thick women’ everywhere, “Tempo.”
Blackbear, SWEAR TO GOD | Track Review
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Blackbear vows to change for the better on his short, but sweet “SWEAR TO GOD,” an advance single from his 2019 LP, ANONYMOUS.
In Real Life, Crazy AF | Track Review 🎵
![In Real Life, Crazy AF [Photo Credit: Hollywood]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/in-real-life-crazy-af-hollywood.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising boy band In Real Life drops ‘the bomb’ on a not-so-kid-friendly, suggestive but highly enjoyable pop single, “Crazy AF.”
Greyson Chance, Portraits | Album Review 💿
![Greyson Chance, Portraits - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credits: GCM, AWAL]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/greyson-chance-portraits-awal-tmh-lp-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Eight years after releasing his debut full-length album, Greyson Chance returns, as an adult man, with his sophomore LP, ‘Portraits.’
Why Don’t We, I Don’t Belong in This Club | Track Review
![Why Don't We, I Don't Belong in This Club (Ft. Macklemore) [📷: Signature Entertainment / Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/why-dont-we-i-dont-belong-in-this-club-signature-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising boy band Why Don’t We taps Grammy-winning rapper Macklemore for their ‘totally awkward,’ surefire bop, “I Don’t Belong in This Club.”
Dean Lewis, A Place We Knew | Album Review 💿
![Dean Lewis, A Place We Knew - The Musical Hype album review [Photo Credit: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dean-lewis-a-place-we-knew-island-tmh-lp-review.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Australian singer/songwriter Dean Lewis shines on his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘A Place We Knew,’ which is dominated by love and heartbreak.
13 Songs About and/or Associated with Nighttime | Playlist
![13 Songs About and/or Associated with Nighttime [Photo Credits: 10 Summers, 12 Tone Music, 88rising, Arista, Atlantic, AWAL, Cash Money, EMPIRE, Fearless, Greyson Chance Music (GCM), Interscope, RCA, Republic, Sony Music, Warner Bros., Young Money]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/13-songs-about-and-or-associated-with-nighttime-e1759244138741.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Songs About and/or Associated with Nighttime” features songs courtesy of Bring Me the Horizon, Ella Mai, Greyson Chance, Kehlani, and Khalid.
Getting to Know… High Moonlight | Interview
![Getting to Know... High Moonlight [Photo Credits: High Moonlight, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/getting-to-know-high-moonlight-the-musical-hype.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 28th interview in the ‘Getting to Know…’ series, Robert Wagner, guitarist & vocalist of Brazilian metal band, High Moonlight, provides the scoop.
Getting to Know… Gnostic Gorilla | Interview
![Getting to Know... Gnostic Gorilla [Photo Credits: Gnostic Gorilla, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/getting-to-know-gnostic-gorilla-the-musical-hype.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Canadian electronic musician Gnostic Gorilla provides The Musical Hype with a can’t-miss, totally gnarly 27th interview in our ‘Getting to Know…’ series.
10 Songs Perfect for the Morning | Playlist
![10 Songs Perfect for the Morning [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Bella Union, Capitol, Def Jam, Kemosabe, Interscope, Island, Mercury, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Universal]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/10-songs-perfect-for-the-morning.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Songs Perfect for the Morning features morning-centric songs courtesy of Beck, Big Sean, Chris Stapleton, Kehlani, and Shawn Mendes.
Rich the Kid, Tic Toc | Track Review
![Rich the Kid, Tic Toc [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/rich-the-kid-tic-toc-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
While Rich the Kid delivers a banger with “Tic Toc,” featuring Tory Lanez, he still struggles to solidify his own distinct rap identity.
Lennon Stella, BITCH (takes one to know one) | Track Review
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Employing a heaping dose of shock value, Lennon Stella uses “BITCH (takes one to know one)” to empower females and set shallow males straight.
Anderson .Paak, King James | Track Review
![Anderson .Paak, Ventura [Photo Credits: Aftermath / 12 Tone Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/anderson-paak-ventura-aftermath-12-tone-music.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Anderson .Paak delivers a respectable message and flaunts his superb musicianship on “King James,” the promo single for his fourth album, ‘Ventura.’
Getting to Know… House Handshake | Interview
![Getting to Know... House Handshake [Photo Credit: House Handshake, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/getting-to-know-house-handshake-the-musical-hype.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 26th interview in our ‘Getting to Know…’ column on The Musical Hype, we get the scoop about the Manitoba indie-folk collective, House Handshake.
Arcade Fire, Baby Mine | Track Review 🎵
![Arcade Fire, Baby Mine [Photo Credit: Walt Disney]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/arcade-fire-baby-mine-walt-disney.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning alt-rock band Arcade Fire delivers a terrific reinterpretation of “Baby Mine,” the end title from Disney’s 2019 live action version of Dumbo.