15 Songs Worth Talking About | Playlist 🎧
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“15 Songs Worth Talking About” features music courtesy of 5 Seconds of Summer, JMSN, Rita Ora, Troye Sivan, and Why Don’t We among others.
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Badflower, ‘Ghost’ | Track Review
![Badflower, OK I'M SICK [📷: Big Machine]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/badflower-ok-im-sick-big-machine.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
LA alternative band Badflower delivers an incredible honest, chilling record about depression & suicide on “Ghost,” an advance single from ‘OK, I’M SICK.’
13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile | Playlist
![13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Pexels, Columbia, Roc Nation, Aftermath, 12Tone Music, OVO Sound, Warner Bros., Sub Pop, RCA, Capitol, Reprise]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13-songs-sure-to-make-you-smile.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile” includes music courtesy of Anderson .Paak, Beach House, Jay-Z, Lil Peep, and Tori Kelly among others.
Getting to Know…Kurt Riley | Interview
For Interview #14, Multi-instrumentalist and singer Kurt Riley totally breaks down his solo artistry, providing The Musical Hype with some in-depth answers.
Rita Ora, Phoenix | Album Review
![Rita Ora, Phoenix [📷 : Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/rita-ora-phoenix-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following a lengthy hiatus between albums, Rita Ora delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded, and much-better-than-anticipated sophomore album in ‘Phoenix.’
13 Songs Somewhat Related to Weather | Playlist
![13 Songs Somewhat Related to Weather [Photo Credits: Pixabay, Sony, Fueled by Ramen, Island, Virgin, White Room, Metal Blade]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13-songs-somewhat-related-to-the-weather.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Songs Somewhat Related to Weather” features music courtesy of Cannibal Corpse, JMSN, Kali Uchis, Kane Brown, and Panic! At the Disco.
Getting to Know…JJ Friends | Interview
For Interview #13 of the ‘Getting to Know’ series, The Musical Hype taps Barcelona hard rock band JJ Friends for the scoop.
Sam Fender, ‘Poundshop Kardashians’ | Track Review
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British singer/songwriter Sam Fender shines on single “Poundshop Kardashians” thanks to energetic production work and socially-charged songwriting.
Vic Mensa, ‘Dark Things’ | Track Review
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Despite bringing some darkness and energy on single “Dark Things,” Chicago rapper Vic Mensa misses the mark, amplified by an overabundance of autotune.
K. Michelle, ‘Save Me’ | Track Review
![K. Michelle, Save Me [Photo Credits: Chase Landin d/b/a No Sound No Color / Entertainment One]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/k-michelle-save-me-chase-landin-no-sound-no-color-entertainment-one.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
‘Rough around the edges’ R&B musician K. Michelle keeps things clean, delivering an authentic, powerful, heartbroken ballad with “Save Me.”
Mike Posner, ‘Stuck in the Middle’ | Track Review
![Mike Posner, Stuck in the Middle [Photo Credit: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/mike-posner-stuck-in-the-middle-island.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated pop artist Mike Posner brings folk-pop, electronic & world music vibes on “Stuck in the Middle,” an advance single from his 2019 LP.
11 Songs All About Her Majesty, The Queen | Playlist
![11 Songs All About her Majesty, The Queen [Photo Credits: Stardog, Republic, Island, Roadrunner, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/11-songs-about-her-majesty-the-queen-e1759244174624.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Songs All About her Majesty, The Queen” features music courtesy of Coheed and Cambria, Jessi J, Shawn Mendes, and Thunderpussy among others.
Getting to Know…Wildheart | Interview
For Interview #12 of the ‘Getting to Know’ series, The Musical Hype gets the scoop on Australian five-piece melodic hardcore band, Wildheart.
Weezer, ‘Zombie Bastards’ | Track Review
![Weezer, Weezer (Black Album) [📷 : Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/weezer-black-album-atlantic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Continuing a strong promo campaign for their 2019 album (‘Weezer (Black Album)’), Weezer drops a colorfully-titled second advance single, “Zombie Bastards.”
Meek Mill, ‘Oodles O’ Noodles Babies’ | Track Review
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Ahead of his highly-anticipated ‘Championships’ album, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill dropped an honest, personal single, “Oodles O’ Noodles Babies.”
Various Artists, The Greatest Showman: Reimagined | Album Review
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Much like the film & original soundtrack, ‘The Greatest Showman: Reimagined’ is a crowd-pleasing compilation album comprised of today’s biggest pop artists.
13 Intriguing Songs All About the Baby | Playlist
![13 Songs All About the Baby [Photo Credits: Domino, Capitol, Hollywood, Island, Pixabay, Sony, Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13-intriguing-songs-all-about-the-baby.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Intriguing Songs All About the Baby” features music courtesy of Blood Orange, Kane Brown, Sam Smith, Sofi Tukker, and Why Don’t We among others.
A$AP Rocky, ‘Sundress’ | Track Review
![A$AP Rocky, Sundress [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/asap-rocky-sundress-rca.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
New York rapper A$AP Rocky continues to ‘test’ the listeners on his new, brief, and groovy Tame Impala-fueled single, “Sundress.”
Anthony Russo, ‘Kings and Queens’ | Track Review
![Anthony Russo, It's a Risk / Kings & Queens [Photo Credits: Sewing Apples / RVG]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/anthony-russo-its-a-risk-kings-queens-sewing-apples-rvg.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Midwest-bred, Cali-based pop singer Anthony Russo is willing to change, opening himself up to love on his relatable new single, “Kings and Queens.”
Anthony Russo, ‘It’s a Risk’ | Track Review
Anthony Russo, a rising pop artist bred in the Midwest but based in California, continues to build a case for himself on his latest single, “It’s a Risk.”
Billie Eilish, ‘Come Out and Play’ | Track Review
![Billie Eilish, Come Out and Play [Photo Credits: Darkroom / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/billie-eilish-come-out-and-play-darkroom-interscope.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Teen alternative pop musician Billie Eilish shows off her classy, calm, cool, and collected side on her latest single, “Come Out and Play.”
Anderson .Paak, Oxnard | Album Review 💿
![Anderson .Paak, Oxnard [📷: Aftermath / 12Tone Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/anderson-paak-oxnard-aftermath.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Although it’s ‘all over the place’ and runs a bit long, rapper, singer & producer Anderson .Paak still delivers a compelling third LP with ‘Oxnard.’
33 Great, If Disturbing Songs About Serial Killers | Playlist
![33 Great, If Disturbing Songs About Serial Killers [📷: Èloi Firmin Féron, Pixabay, Public Domain, Bundesarchiv, Bild 102-11502 / CC-BY-SA 3.0 [CC BY-SA 3.0 de (https-//creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/de/deed.en)]]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/33-great-if-disturbing-songs-about-serial-killers-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
33 Great, If Disturbing Songs About Serial Killers features music from Bastille, Bruce Springsteen, Jane’s Addiction & Slayer.
13 Disturbing Songs About the Antichrist | Playlist 🎧
![13 Disturbing Songs About the Antichrist [Photo Credits: The All Blacks B.V., Century Media, Closed Casket Activities, Dark Funeral, Interscope, Metal Blade, Nuclear Blast, Peaceville, RISING NEMESIS, Skull & Bones, Sony, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13-disturbing-songs-about-the-antichrist-e1759245149449.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“13 Disturbing Songs About the Antichrist” features some truly dark music courtesy of Arcade Fire, Behemoth, Bloodbath, Slayer, and The 1975.
Alessia Cara, ‘Not Today’ | Track Review
![Alessia Cara, The Pains of Growing [📷: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alessia-cara-the-pains-of-growing-def-jam.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop artist Alessia Cara continues to build excitement for her sophomore LP, ‘The Pains of Growing,’ on her 4th advanced single, “Not Today.”
Alec Benjamin, Narrated for You | Album Review 💿
![Alec Benjamin, Narrated for You [📷: Alec Benjamin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alec-benjamin-narrated-for-you-alec-benjamin.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising Arizona pop singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin showcases immense potential on his debut mixtape, ‘Narrated for You.’
Restless Modern, ‘Things for the Future’ | Track Review
![Restless Modern, Things for the Future [Photo Credit: RM Reach]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/restless-modern-things-for-the-future-rm-reach.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Restless Modern continues his music ascent on “Things for the Future,” delivering thoughtful, relatable lyrics, balanced production, and honest vocals.