Jessmin, Hyperfixated → EP Review
Guest Contributor, George James: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice Release "Panic Is The Norm."
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
Read MoreJessmin, Hyperfixated → EP Review
15 Not-So-Scary Songs for Any Time of the Year → Playlist
![15 Not-So-Scary Songs for Any Time of the Year (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Burak Evlivan, Caique Araujo, Carlos Misael Cruz López, Dobromir Dobrev, Fernado Paleta, Jimmy Elizarraras, Moisés Fonseca, Sukontip Pumtong from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, Ivana Tomášková, PixelLabs from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/15-not-so-scary-songs-for-any-time-of-the-year.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
15 Not-So-Scary Songs for Any Time of the Year features songs by Dermot Kennedy, H3adband, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, RAYE, and Rob Zombie.
Barney & Mattel, I Love You → The Flops
![Barney & Mattel, I Love You: The Flops No. 15 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Lyons Partnership L.P. / Arts Music Inc.; Will Oliveira from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/barney-mattel-i-love-you-the-flops-1-15-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of The Flops (2026), we examine Barney & Mattel's questionable children’s song, “I Love You.”
The Chainsmokers, Baby → Song Review
![The Chainsmokers, Baby [📷: Secondhand Happiness, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/the-chainsmokers-baby.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-winning electronic duo The Chainsmokers drop their first independent single with the vibrant “Baby.”
KATSEYE, Unloveu → Song Review
![KATSEYE, Unloveu [📷: HYBE UMG LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/katseye-unloveu.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Los Angeles-based girl group KATSEYE ‘brings the heat’ on their soaring pop ballad, “Unloveu.”
Bob Marley & The Wailers, I Shot the Sheriff → Throwback Vibez
![Bob Marley & The Wailers, I Shot The Sheriff: Throwback Vibez No. 109 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal-Island Records Ltd.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bob-marley-the-wailers-i-shot-the-sheriff-throwback-vibez-109-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 109th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “I Shot the Sheriff” by Bob Marley & The Wailers.
Troye Sivan, FF → Beaming with Pride
![Troye Sivan, FF: Beaming with Pride No. 90 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Tokky’s Music, LLC / Interscope Records; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/troye-sivan-ff-beaming-with-pride-90-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 90th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “FF,” performed by Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan.
Tiga & Maara, SEXLESS PORNOGRAPHIC LOSERS → Wacky Wednesday
![Tiga & Maara, SEXLESS PORNOGRAPHIC LOSERS: Wacky Wednesday No. 42 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tiga Sontag / Secret City Records Inc. / Turbo Recordings Inc.; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/tiga-maara-sexless-pornographic-losers-wacky-wednesday-41-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 41st edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “SEXLESS PORNOGRAPHIC LOSERS,” performed by Tiga & Maara.
Behind → 5 Gems
![Behind: 5 Gems No. 32 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/behind-5-gems-32-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Behind: 5 Gems No. 32 (2026) features songs by Beats By AI, Dixon Dallas, Kelly Clarkson, Paul McCartney, and Slayer.
Caitlyn Smith, Thread of You → Song Review
![Caitlyn Smith, Peace in My Mind [📷: Skylark Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/caitlyn-smith-peace-in-my-mind.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Minnesota singer-songwriter Caitlyn Smith puts her foot into “Thread of You,” a highlight from her 2026 album, Peace in My Mind.
Ruel, Another You → Song Review
![Ruel, Another You (Ft. Sadie Jean)[📷: Recess Records Pty Ltd / Giant Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ruel-another-you.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Australian pop singer-songwriter Ruel taps American singer-songwriter Sadie Jean for the polished and powerful duet, “Another You.”
Victoria Monét, Almost → Spicy Tunez
![Victoria Monét, Almost: Spicy Tunez No. 65 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA Records; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/victoria-monet-almost-spicy-tunes-65-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 65th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Almost” by Victoria Monét.
Brandon Lake, Changing → Song Review
![Brandon Lake, Changing [📷: Provident Label Group LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/brandon-lake-changing.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Versatile Christian singer-songwriter Brandon Lake delivers a thoughtful, well-rounded, country-flavored Christian single with “Changing.”
Snoh Aalegra, Karma → Song Review
![Snoh Aalegra, Karma [📷: Feels Run Free / Stem]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/snoh-aalegra-karma.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-nominated Swedish-Iranian R&B singer-songwriter Snoh Aalegra ‘brings it’ on her smooth, sultry single, “Karma.”
Zach Bryan, Lies → Song Review
![Zach Bryan, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs (EP) [📷: Belting Bronco Records / Warner Records Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/zach-bryan-young-manhood-and-other-donatable-organs.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Standouts Zach Bryan and Lana Del Rey ‘put their feet into’ “Lies,” a highlight from Bryan’s Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs EP.
Tate McRae, Housewife → Song Review
![Tate McRae, Housewife [📷: RCA Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/tate-mcrae-housewife.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Canadian pop singer-songwriter Tate McRae has a comfortable life, sans fame in mind, in her pleasant single, “Housewife.”
Cher, Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves → Throwback Vibez
![Cher, Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves: Throwback Vibez No. 108 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MCA Records Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cher-gypsys-tramps-thieves-throwback-vibez-108-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 108th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” by iconic actress and singer Cher.
13 Rather Entertaining Rather Songs → Playlist
![13 Rather Entertaining Rather Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AmirAli Parsa from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/13-rather-entertaining-rather-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Rather Entertaining Rather Songs features songs by Anitta, Beyoncé, Clean Bandit, GIVĒON, Leon Thomas & Halle, and The Kid LAROI.
Roberta Flack vs. Queen Latifah → Face Off
![Roberta Flack vs. Queen Latifah: Face Off No. 18 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation, Rhino Entertainment Company, UMG Recordings, Inc.; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/roberta-flack-vs-queen-latifah-face-off-18-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Face Off (2026), Roberta Flack and Queen Latifah face off for the best rendition of The Impressions’ “Gone Away.”
August Alsina, Job → Bangerz N Bopz
![August Alsina, Job: Bangerz N Bopz No. 65 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Def Jam Recordings; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/august-alsina-job-bangerz-n-bopz-65-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 65th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Job,” performed by August Alsina featuring Anthony Hamilton and Jadakiss.
wavvyboi, wanderlust → Beaming with Pride
![wavvyboi, wanderlust: Beaming with Pride No. 89 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; wavvyboi / Universal Music GmbH; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/wavvyboi-wanderlust-beaming-with-pride-89-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 89th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “wanderlust,” performed by Liechtensteiner singer-songwriter wavvyboi.
Greyson Chance & Cain Culto, SAND → Dazzling Duets
![Greyson Chance & Cain Culto, SAND: Dazzling Duets No. 37 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; GCM; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/greyson-chance-cain-culto-sand-dazzling-duets-37-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 37th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Greyson Chance and Cain Culto collaborate on “SAND.”
Nathan Bryce, Panic Is The Norm → Song Review
Guest Contributor, George James: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nathan Bryce and Loaded Dice Release "Panic Is The Norm."
13 Indelible and Intriguing Novel Songs → Playlist
![13 Indelible and Intriguing Novel Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Eden Moon, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/13-indelible-and-intriguing-novel-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Indelible and Intriguing Novel Songs features songs by Afroman, Aqua, Doja Cat, Napoleon XIV, Randy Newman, and They Might Be Giants.
Starship, We Built This City → The Flops
![Starship, We Built This City: The Flops No. 14 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jefferson Starship, Inc. / Rhino Entertainment Company; Will Oliveira from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/starship-we-built-this-city-the-flops-14-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of The Flops (2026), we examine Starship's questionable, contradictory pop hit, “We Built This City.”
Judeline, La Falda → Song Review
![Judeline, La Falda [📷: Interscope Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/judeline-la-falda.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spanish singer-songwriter Judeline drops an infectious, naughty Urbano latino single with “La Falda” [“The Skirt”].
Rupert Holmes, Escape (The Piña Colada Song) → Throwback Vibez
![Rupert Holmes, Escape (The Piña Colada Song): Throwback Vibez No. 107 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/rupert-holmes-escape-the-pina-colada-song-throwback-vibez-107-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 107th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Escape (The Piña Colada Song),” a number one hit by Rupert Holmes.