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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 Kid LAROI, A COLD PLAY | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated Aussie pop standout The Kid LAROI reflects on a defunct relationship on the beautiful single, “A COLD PLAY.”

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Sep 11, 2025

Quincy Jones, Body Heat | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 145th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Body Heat” by Quincy Jones.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Sep 11, 2025

Jonny McGovern, Bussy | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥

In the 72nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Bussy” by Jonny McGovern.

Columns, LGBTQ, Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥, Music By the musical hype|Sep 11, 2025

Jonny McGovern, Frat Boy Car Wash | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 73rd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Frat Boy Car Wash” performed by Jonny McGovern.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Sep 10, 2025

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Rescue Me | COVERS

In the 27th edition of COVERS (2025), Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings deliver a compelling rendition of “Rescue Me,” originally performed by Fontella Bass.

Columns, COVERS, Music By the musical hype|Sep 10, 2025

Sublime, Burritos | Wacky Wednesday

In the 37th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Burritos” performed by alternative rock /ska band, Sublime.

Columns, Music, Wacky Wednesday By the musical hype|Sep 10, 2025

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