Getting to Know… Planets | Interview
![Getting to Know…Planets: Interview No. 453 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Planets]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/getting-to-know-planets-interview-453-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 453rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from London-based music duo, Planets.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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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.
Christeene, BUTT MUSCLE | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Christeene, BUTT MUSCLE: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 19 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Fix My Dick; 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/2025/02/christeene-butt-muscle-beaming-with-pride-19-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “BUTT MUSCLE” performed by Christeene.
Angie Stone, O-O-H Child | COVERS
![Angie Stone, O-O-H Child: Covers No. 6 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Cleopatra; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/angie-stone-o-o-h-child-covers-6-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the sixth edition of COVERS (2025), Angie Stone delivers a compelling rendition of “O-O-H Child” originally performed by Five Stairsteps.
The Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks! | Wacky Wednesday
![The Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks!: Wacky Wednesday No. 10 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motern Media; 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/2025/02/the-toilet-bowl-cleaners-butt-cheeks-butt-cheeks-butt-cheeks-wacky-wednesday-10-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks Butt Cheeks!” performed by The Toilet Bowl Cleaners.
13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ahmed Aziz from Pexels; AcatXlo, Niek Verlaan, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/13-songs-where-you-are-the-focus.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus features songs by Bren Joy, Chaka Khan, Meghan Trainor, Rihanna, T-Pain, and Teddy Swims.
Getting to Know… The Riptide Rats | Interview
![Getting to Know… The Riptide Rats: Interview No. 452 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Riptide Rats]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/getting-to-know-the-riptide-rats-interview-452-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 452nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Swedish surf-western-twang trio The Riptide Rats.
Gwen McCrae, Rockin’ Chair | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Gwen McCrae, Rockin’ Chair: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 9 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Henry Stone Music; 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/2025/03/gwen-mccrae-rockin-chair-1-Hit-Wonderful-9-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Rockin’ Chair” performed by ‘The Queen of Rare Groove,’ Gwen McCrae.
The Temptations, Get Ready | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Temptations, Get Ready: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 36 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/the-temptations-get-ready-throwback-vibez-36-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Get Ready” by the iconic Motown collective The Temptations.
Kim Petras, Butt Slutt | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Kim Petras, Butt Slutt: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Amigo / Republic; 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/2025/02/kim-petras-butt-slutt-midnight-heat-18-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Butt Slutt” by Kim Petras.
Getting to Know… TRANK | Interview
![Getting to Know…TRANK: Interview No. 451 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; TRANK]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/getting-to-know-trank-interview-451-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 451st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Michel regarding the French / Swiss heavy alt-rock band, TRANK.
Benson Boone, Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else | Song Review 🎵
![Benson Boone, Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else [📷: Night Street / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/benson-boone-sorry-im-here-for-someone-else.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Hunky pop singer Benson Boone apologizes, asserting, “Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else,” yet ultimately admits he is still in love with her in his first single of 2025.
ETHAN, honest | Song Review 🎵
![ETHAN, honest [📷: Ethan Choryin Luo]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ethan-honest.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Handsome Pop/R&B singer, songwriter, and producer ETHAN continues serving up sickening bops with his honest, personal single, “honest.”