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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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Kyle Alessandro, Model | Beaming with Pride

In the 104th edition of Beaming with Pride (2025), we highlight “Model” by Norwegian Gen-Z pop singer-songwriter Kyle Alessandro.

0 Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Dec 31, 2025

Ghost, Umbra | Wacky Wednesday

In the 53rd edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Umbra,” performed by Grammy-winning Swedish metal/hard rock band, Ghost.

0 Columns, Music, Wacky Wednesday By the musical hype|Dec 31, 2025

A Spectacular Compendium of S Songs | Playlist

A Spectacular Compendium of S Songs features songs by Chappell Roan, Chief Keef & Mustard, Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey, Noah Kahan, and Tate McRae.

0 Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Dec 31, 2025

Duffy, Mercy | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 51st edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Mercy” performed by Welsh singer and actress, Duffy.

0 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Dec 30, 2025

Otis Redding, (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay | Throwback Vibez

In the 208th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding.

0 Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Dec 30, 2025

D’Angelo, Lady | Throwback Vibez

In the 207th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Lady” by the Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter D’Angelo.

0 Columns, Music, Pop Culture, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Dec 29, 2025

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