~ 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


sombr, Homewrecker | Song Review

Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter sombr ‘brings the heat’ on his first brand-new single from 2026, “Homewrecker.”

Artemas, professional heartbreaker | Song Review

English pop singer-songwriter Artemas continues a hot streak of darkly captivating pop gems with his single, “professional heartbreaker.”

John Summit, LIGHTS GO OUT | Song Review

The hunky, and more importantly, talented DJ and producer John Summit drops an irresistibly energetic electronic banger with “LIGHTS GO OUT.”

Melanie Martinez, POSSESSION | Song Review

Alternative pop singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez has us under her spell with her mysterious but enticing single, “POSSESSION.”

Noah Kahan, The Great Divide | Song Review

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Kahan delivers an expressive vocal performance, intact with clever, honest, poetic lyrics on “The Great Divide.”

Flo Milli, Flo Jackson | Song Review

Rapper Flo Milli gives zero f’s on her short, sweet, and unapologetic rap banger, “Flo Jackson.”

Dermot Kennedy, Funeral | Song Review

Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy excels on “Funeral,” the promo single and fourth track from his third LP, The Weight of the Woods.

Joji, Last of a Dying Breed | Song Review

Joji keeps things short and utterly sweet on the surefire vibe that is “Last of a Dying Breed,” the fifth single and third track from his fourth LP, Piss in the ...

Harry Styles, Aperture | Song Review

Pop superstar Harry Styles returns with the surprising but engaging “Aperture,” the promo single from his fourth LP, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.

The Here And Now, Riptide | Song Review

The four-star single, "Riptide," captures exactly what makes rock band The Here And Now worth paying attention to.