Joey Graceffa, Kingdom | Track Review
![Joey Graceffa, Kingdom (EP) [Photo Credit: Joey Graceffa]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/joey-graceffa-kingdom-ep-joey-graceffa.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Despite his sincerest attempt, YouTuber Joey Graceffa fails to move “Kingdom” from the realm of ‘stereotypical YouTube music,’ to legit mainstream pop.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
Tag 2018
Brandi Carlile, By the Way, I Forgive You | Album Review
![Brandi Carlile, By the Way, I Forgive You [Photo Credit: Elektra]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/brandi-carlile-by-the-way-i-forgive-you-elektra.jpg?fit=522%2C522&ssl=1)
Americana, folk-rock singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile delivers a sensational sixth studio album with ‘By the Way, I Forgive You.’
Post Malone, Wow. | Track Review
![Post Malone, Wow. [Photo Credit: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/post-malone-wow-republic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Post Malone is on autopilot on his two-and-a-half-minute flex-fest, “Wow,” released on December 24 (Christmas Eve), 2018.
Avril Lavigne, Tell Me It’s Over | Track Review
![Avril Lavigne, Head Above Water [Photo Credits: Avril Lavigne Music / BMG Rights Management]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/avril-lavigne-head-above-water-lp-bmg-rights-management.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Avril Lavigne strikes gold once more on “Tell Me It’s Over,” the second single from her highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Head Above Water.’
Florida Georgia Line, People Are Different | Track Review
![Florida Georgia Line, Can't Say I Ain't Country [Photo Credit: Big Machine]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/florida-georgia-line-cant-say-i-aint-country-big-machine.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Florida Georgia Line highlight people’s differences on “People are Different,” the promo single for their 2019 LP, ‘Can’t Say I Ain’t Country.’
Sam Smith, Fire on Fire | Track Review
![Sam Smith, Fire on Fire [Photo Credit: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sam-smith-fire-on-fire-capitol.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Sam Smith continues to showcase his elite vocal talents on “Fire on Fire,” the lead single from the Netflix mini-series, ‘Watership Down.’
5 Seconds of Summer, Lie to Me | Track Review
![5 Seconds of Summer, Lie to Me [Photo Credit: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/5-seconds-of-summer-lie-to-me-capitol.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer releases a solid remixed version of “Lie to Me,” featuring by Julia Michaels, as their fourth single from 'Youngblood.'
Bad Bunny, Solo de Mí | Track Review
![Bad Bunny, Solo de Mí [Photo Credit: Rimas Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/bad-bunny-solo-de-mi-rimas-entertainment.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Rising Puerto Rican Latin ‘trap-soul’ singer Bad Bunny ‘strikes gold’ on his infectious ‘solo’, anti-ex- single, “Solo de Mí.”
The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy | Album Review
![The Chainsmokers, Sick Boy [Photo Credits: Disruptor / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/the-chainsmokers-sick-boy-album-disruptor-columbia.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
DJ/production duo The Chainsmokers – Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart – return with their second, full-length album, ‘Sick Boy.’
AJ Mitchell, No Plans | Track Review
![AJ Mitchell, No Plans [📷: Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/aj-mitchell-no-plans-epic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
On his latest single, “No Plans,” rising teen-pop artist AJ Mitchell is looking to enjoy his youth while it lasts, putting aside the cares of the world.
Ariana Grande, Imagine | Track Review
![Ariana Grande, Imagine [Photo Credit: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ariana-grande-imagine-republic.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Continuing an impressive run in 2018, Ariana Grande delivers her second post-Sweetener single in lush, sensually-tinged slow jam, “Imagine.”
Robin Thicke, Testify | Track Review
![Robin Thicke, Testify [📷: Thicke Music / EMPIRE]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/robin-thicke-testify-thicke-music-empire.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Following a devastating, tumultuous couple of years, Robin Thicke ‘gets back on track’ with his authentic, honest, and soulful 2018 single, “Testify.”