~ Song Reviews 🎵 ~

Ah, welcome to the page that is dedicated solely to Single & Track reviews. Singles and tracks of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – We don’t discriminate. Track reviews are also available on the home page.

More often than not, the single reviews on the site tend to follow a format that includes an intro paragraph with background information, a body, comprised of 1-2 paragraphs of analysis, and a concluding paragraph that ‘puts a cap’ on things. Each track also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review.

5 out of 5 stars = MASTERPIECE

4.5 out of 5 stars = NEAR MASTERPIECE

4 out of 5 stars = EXCELLENT

3.5 out of 5 stars = VERY GOOD

3 out of 5 stars = AVERAGE / GOOD

2.5 out of 5 stars = BELOW AVERAGE

2 out of 5 stars = MEDIOCRE

1.5 out of 5 stars, 1 out of 5 stars, 0.5 out of 5 stars, 0 out of 5 stars = BAD

Track reviews generally run a minimum of 250 words with many running north of 300 words. So, music enthusiasts everywhere – Musical Hypeians worldwide – get your fix of single & track reviews down below!!!

Brent Faulkner

The Musical Hype


Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa, ‘One Kiss’ | Track Review

Calvin Harris keeps the jams coming with his latest, hella groovy creation, “One Kiss.” He taps rising star Dua Lipa to bless the standout track with her awesome vocals.

Sigrid, ‘I Don’t Want to Know’ | Track Review

Norwegian pop up-and-comer Sigrid compels on her new single, “I Don’t Want to Know,” continuing to build upon the success of “Don’t Kill My Vibe” and “Raw.” 

Lil Xan, Total Xanarchy | Album Review

Rising Cali rapper Lil Xan, a member of the infamous SoundCloud, mumble rap movement, assembles one of the dumber albums of 2018 with ‘Total Xanarchy.’

Steve Angello, ‘Nothing Scares Me Anymore’ | Track Review

Swedish-Greek DJ Steve Angello returns with “Nothing Scares Me Anymore,” one of multiple singles from his forthcoming album, ‘Human,’ which arrives April 27, 2018. He taps Sam Martin for the ...

CHVRCHES, ‘Never Say Die’ | Track Review

Alternative trio Chvrches returns with “Never Say Die,” the third single from their forthcoming album, ‘Love is Dead.’

James TW, ‘Say Love’ | Track Review

British newbie James TW exhibits potential on his innocent, sweet pop single, “Say Love.” The record doesn’t transform pop but is certainly promising.

DJDS, ‘No Pain’ | Track Review

American DJ-production duo DJDS, along with a star-studded cast (Khalid, Charlie Wilson, and Charlotte Wilson) ‘bring the heat’ on soulfully-tinged single, “No Pain.” 

Michl, ‘Better with You’ | Track Review

Rising California alternative pop artist Michl shines on his beautifully-sweet, romantic single, “Better with You,” produced by Mura Masa.

Yoshi Flower, ‘Just on Drugs’ | Track Review

Rising pop musician Yoshi Flower impresses on his eclectic, ‘trippy’ single, “Just on Drugs.” Simply put, “We’re just on drugs / It’s not love.”

Zak Abel, ‘Love Song’ | Track Review

English pop-soul musician Zak Abel picks up right where he left off from his debut album with his groovy, slick, soulful new single, “Love Song.”