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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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15 Songs Where the Titles Aren’t Part of the Lyrics | Playlist 🎧

15 Songs Where the Titles Aren’t Part of the Lyrics features songs by Doja Cat, Elton John, Lana Del Rey, System Of A Down, SZA, and Tommy Richman.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Oct 28, 2024

Lisa Page Brooks, The Grateful Chant | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋

In the 41st edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by Lisa Page Brooks performing “The Grateful Chant.”

Columns, Music, Music Lifts, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Oct 27, 2024

Tate McRae vs. ETHAN | Head 2 Head

In the 43rd edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Tate McRae and ETHAN contend for the best rendition of “she’s all I wanna be” / “he’s all I wanna be.”

Columns, Head 2 Head, LGBTQ, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Oct 26, 2024

FINNEAS, Starf*cker | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 85th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Starfucker” performed by Academy and Grammy Award winner, FINNEAS.

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Oct 26, 2024

The Staple Singers, Respect Yourself | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 171st edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Respect Yourself” by the iconic gospel/soul collective, The Staple Singers.

Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Oct 25, 2024