Kisos, Sludge | Wacky Wednesday
![Kisos, Sludge: Wacky Wednesday No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Miller Place; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kisos-sludge-wacky-wednesday-18-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Sludge,” performed by DIY queer alt-pop artist, Kisos.
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The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
the musical hype
The Musical Hype (he/him) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education and music theory/composition, respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Music and writing are two of the most important parts of his life.
Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 5 | Playlist 🎧
![Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gustavo Fring, J Sarkar, Jordan Bergendahl, Ketut Subiyanto, Los Muertos Crew, MC Production, Pavel Danilyuk, RDNE Stock Project, Satumbo 9, Uriel Mont from Pexels; AcatXIo, José Augusto Camargo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/intriguing-songs-fueled-by-love-vol-5.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 5 features songs by Elliot James Reay, JENNIE x Dominic Fike, Jerry Butler, Jonas Brothers, Lizzo, and Selena Gomez x benny blanco.
The Floaters, Float On | 1 Hit WONDERful
![The Floaters, Float On: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 16 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/the-floaters-float-on-1-Hit-Wonderful-16-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 16th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Float On” performed by the Detroit R&B collective, The Floaters.
Four Tops, Love Has Gone | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Four Tops, Love Has Gone: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 68 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/four-tops-love-has-gone-throwback-vibez-68-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 68th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Love Has Gone” by the iconic Motown collective the Four Tops.
Jordan Firstman, I wanna see my friends dicks | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Jordan Firstman, I wanna see my friends dicks: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 33 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Openly Gay Productions / UMG Recordings Inc.; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/jordan-firstman-i-wanna-see-my-friends-dick-midnight-heat-33-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “I wanna see my friends dicks” by Jordan Firstman.
George McCrae & Gwen McCrae, The Rub | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![George McCrae & Gwen McCrae, The Rub: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 67 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Henry Stone Music; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/george-mccrae-gwen-mccrae-the-rub-throwback-vibez-67-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 67th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “The Rub” by former married singers George McCrae and Gwen McRae.
11 Captivating Songs About Dogs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Captivating Songs About Dogs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aaron_H, AcatXlo, boxerdogmadness, Dylan Dygert, Freddy, ntripke, Sonja Lindberg, XYLA from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/11-captivating-songs-about-dogs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Captivating Songs About Dogs features songs by Charlotte Lawrence, George Clinton, Leon Thomas, Lil Mabu, and Taylor Swift.
The Mississippi Mass Choir, Near The Cross | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![The Mississippi Mass Choir, Near The Cross: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Malaco; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/the-mississippi-mass-choir-near-the-cross-music-lifts-17-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by The Mississippi Mass Choir performing “Near The Cross.”
The Weeknd, Wake Me Up (Ft. Justice) | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![The Weeknd, Wake Me Up: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 34 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/the-weeknd-wake-me-up-bangerz-n-bopz-34-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Wake Me Up” performed by The Weeknd featuring Justice.
Lady Gaga x Bruno Mars vs. Sam Tsui x Casey Breves | Head 2 Head
![Lady Gaga x Bruno Mars vs. Sam Tsui x Casey Breves: Head 2 Head No. 11 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope, mudhutdigital.com; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lady-gaga-bruno-mars-vs-sam-tsui-casey-breves-head-2-head-11-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 11th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Lady Gaga x Bruno Mars and Sam Tsui x Casey Breves contend for the best rendition of “Die With a Smile.”
Taylor Swift, The Black Dog | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Taylor Swift, The Black Dog: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 33 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Taylor Swift; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/taylor-swift-the-black-dog-bangerz-n-bopz-33-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “The Black Dog” performed by Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Taylor Swift.
Binoy, POPular | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Binoy, POPular: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 34 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Binoy Zachariah Music; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/binoy-popular-beaming-with-pride-34-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “POPular” performed by Kenyan queer musician, Binoy.