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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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Slayyyter, Old Technology | Spicy Tunez
In the 24th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the controversial, eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Old Technology” by Slayyyter.
Getting to Know… Daymoon | Interview
In the 509th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Portuguese trans-musical non-dance combo Daymoon.
Ben Folds Five, Brick | 1 Hit WONDERful
In the 12th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Brick” by the alternative trio, Ben Folds Five.
Jimmy Cliff, You Can Get It If You Really Want | Throwback Vibez
In the 36th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “You Can Get It If You Really Want” by Jimmy Cliff.
Getting to Know… James Houlahan | Interview
In the 508th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Los Angeles Americana and folk singer-songwriter James Houlahan.
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