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An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]

An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States | Playlist 🎧

The gargantuan ‘An Unorthodox Soundtrack to the United States’ features 50 songs referencing each of the 50 states, organized by regions.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsJuly 3, 2020 ago

Getting to Know... Good Times & Company [Photo Credit: Good Times & Company, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]

Getting to Know… Good Times & Company | Interview

For our 22nd interview, The Musical Hype gets chews the phat with Clint Kesinger, the vocalist and guitarist for Midwestern rock band Good Times & Company.

By the musical hype, 7 yearsFebruary 1, 2019 ago

Anthony Russo, It's a Risk / Kings & Queens [Photo Credits: Sewing Apples / RVG]

Anthony Russo, ‘Kings and Queens’ | Track Review

Midwest-bred, Cali-based pop singer Anthony Russo is willing to change, opening himself up to love on his relatable new single, “Kings and Queens.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 26, 2018 ago

Anthony Russo, It's a Risk / Kings & Queens [Photo Credits: Sewing Apples / RVG]

Anthony Russo, ‘It’s a Risk’ | Track Review

Anthony Russo, a rising pop artist bred in the Midwest but based in California, continues to build a case for himself on his latest single, “It’s a Risk.”

By the musical hype, 7 yearsNovember 26, 2018 ago

Anthony Russo, 2:AM © Sewing Apples, Inc

Anthony Russo, 2:AM | Track Review 🎵

21-year old up-and-coming pop singer, songwriter, and producer Anthony Russo shines on his sexy, sleek new single, “2:AM.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 14, 2018 ago

Big Sean, I Decided. © Def Jam

Big Sean, Halfway Off the Balcony | Track Review 🎵

Big Sean delivers valid points on single “Halfway Off the Balcony,” but also leaves more to be desired lyrically.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJanuary 26, 2017 ago

Big Sean, I Decided. © Def Jam

Big Sean, Moves | Track Review 🎵

Ahead of his fourth studio album, I Decided, Big Sean drops a cocky new single, “Moves.” Although “Moves” is brief, it packs a punch.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 27, 2016 ago

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