The Musical Hype [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]

Welcome to The Musical Hype, a music entertainment site featuring album & track reviews, articles, playlists, chart news & much, much more!

https://media.giphy.com/media/ggtpYV17RP9lTbc542/giphy.gif


Cole Swindell, ‘The Ones Who Got Me Here’ | Track Review

Cole Swindell returns with a beautiful, reminiscent, and tasteful ballad, “The Ones Who Got Me Here.” Albeit sound, the ballad is also predictable, lacking innovative spirit. 

Rita Ora, ‘Girls’ | Track Review

Perhaps her heart was in the right place, but Rita Ora falls short on her star-studded bisexually-driven anthem, “Girls,” which features Cardi B, Charli XCX, and Bebe Rexha.

John Mayer, ‘New Light’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning pop artist John Mayer returns with a new single, “New Light,” produced by No I.D. and released via his own label, Snack Money.

11 Songs by Male Artists Centered on Blood | Playlist

Playlist “11 Songs by Male Artists Centered on Blood” features music courtesy of 5 Seconds of Summer, Ezra Furman, Khalid, and Shawn Mendes among others.

Jacob Sartorius, ‘Up with It’ | Track Review

He’s definitely NOT there yet, but to his credit, rising teen-pop artist Jacob Sartorius shows improvement on “Up with It,” his first single of 2018. 

KYLE, ‘Ikuyo’ | Track Review

In final preparation for his debut album ‘Light of Mine,’ KYLE releases uniquely-titled, Japanese-oriented single “Ikuyo,” featuring 2 Chainz and Sophia Black.

Bastille, ‘Quarter Past Midnight’ | Track Review

British alternative band Bastille, led by the ever-compelling Dan Smith, returns with “Quarter Past Midnight,” their first new single of 2018.

Christina Aguilera, ‘Twice’ | Track Review

Pop icon Christina Aguilera returns emotionally and powerfully with “Twice,” the second single from her highly-anticipated comeback album, ‘Liberation.’

Years & Years, ‘If You’re Over Me’ | Track Review  

British electro-pop collective Years & Years continue to shine on “If You’re Over Me,” the second single from their highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Palo Santo.’

Meghan Trainor, ‘Let You Be Right’ | Track Review

Grammy-winning pop artist Meghan Trainor returns with “Let You Be Right,” her second single released in 2018.