Tag 2019

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews

Madonna, Madame X | Album Review 💿

Despite a confusing, off-putting promo campaign, Madonna takes risks, delivering a much better-than-expected 14th studio album with ‘Madame X.’

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June 24, 2019

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews

Bastille, Doom Days | Album Review 💿

Alternative British collective Bastille returns in top-notch fashion on ‘Doom Days,’ they’re highly-anticipated third studio album.

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June 20, 2019

Columns, Interviews, Music

Getting to Know… Crejuvent | Interview

For Interview #34 in our ‘Getting to Know…’ series, The Musical Hype chats with Fredrico ‘Freddy’ Spera, the brainchild of extreme metal band, Crejuvent.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Looseleaf, CONFETTI | Track Review

Looseleaf, "CONFETTI": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Looseleaf]

Happily “engayed” pop duo Looseleaf (Anthony Marone and Wesley Edwards) drop a fresh, must-hear gem “CONFETTI” celebrating pride, love, and community.

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June 18, 2019

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Bazzi, Focus | Track Review

Rising urban-pop musician Bazzi, known for breakout hit “Mine,” returns with a confident, enjoyable single, “Focus,” assisted by rapper 21 Savage.

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June 17, 2019

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Chris Brown, Wobble Up | Track Review

Chris Brown, "Wobble Up" (Ft. Nicki Minaj & G-Eazy): The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: RCA]

Chris Brown remains raunchy AF on “Wobble Up,” the third advance single from his ninth solo album, ‘Indigo.’ Nicki Minaj and G-Eazy assist.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Taylor Swift, You Need to Calm Down | Track Review

Taylor Swift, "You Need to Calm Down": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Taylor Swift]

Taylor Swift delivers an empowering, catchy anthem supporting LGBTQ+ rights on “You Need to Calm Down,” the second single from her seventh LP, ‘Lover.’

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June 17, 2019

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

Kevin McHale, James Dean | Track Review

Kevin McHale, "James Dean": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Kevin McHale]

Former Glee actor and pop musician Kevin McHale drops a must-hear, steamy bop with “James Dean,” the second single from his debut solo EP, ‘Boy.’

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Madonna, Dark Ballet | Track Review

Madonna, "Dark Ballet": The Musical Hype track review [Photo Credit: Interscope]

With “Dark Ballet,” pop icon Madonna delivers arguably the oddest and quirkiest single of her illustrious career. It’s unique, if incredibly off-putting.