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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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JoJo Siwa, Bette Davis Eyes | COVERS

In the 23rd edition of COVERS (2025), JoJo delivers a critically panned rendition of “Bette Davis Eyes,” popularized by Kim Carnes.

Columns, COVERS, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jul 23, 2025

Light Crust Doughboys, Pussy, Pussy, Pussy | Wacky Wednesday

In the 30th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Pussy, Pussy, Pussy,” performed by Light Crust Doughboys.

Columns, Music, Wacky Wednesday By the musical hype|Jul 23, 2025

13 Entertaining Songs Concerned About the End | Playlist 🎧

13 Entertaining Songs Concerned About the End features songs by Ariana Grande, Ben Harper, Conan Gray, Dua Lipa, Joesef, Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jul 23, 2025

MANÚ, Dirty Laundry | Song Review 🎵

The handsome and talented MANÚ finds himself “still waiting on sorrys” on his short but sweet, summery pop/R&B single, “Dirty Laundry.”

LGBTQ, Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Jul 22, 2025

Elliott Yamin, Wait For You | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 28th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Wait For You” performed by Elliott Yamin.

1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, Columns, Music, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Jul 22, 2025

Isaac Hayes, Do Your Thing | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 116th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Do Your Thing” by Isaac Hayes.

Columns, Music, Throwback Vibez By the musical hype|Jul 22, 2025

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