The S.O.S. Band, Take Your Time (Do It Right) | 1 Hit WONDERful
![The S.O.S. Band, Take Your Time (Do It Right): 1 Hit WONDERful No. 2 (2024) [📷: 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/2025/01/the-sos-band-take-your-time-do-it-right-1-Hit-Wonderful-2-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the second edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” performed by The S.O.S. Band.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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.
The Five Satins, In the Still of the Night | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Five Satins, In the Still of the Night: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 8 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ember / Universal Digital Enterprises; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-five-satins-in-the-still-of-the-night-throwback-vibez-8-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the eighth edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “In the Still of the Night” by The Five Satins.
Olly Alexander, When We Kiss | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Olly Alexander, When We Kiss: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Music Operations Limited; 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/2025/01/olly-alexander-when-we-kiss-midnight-heat-4-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the fourth edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “When We Kiss” by Olly Alexander.
Jordan Adetunji, Too Many Women (Ft. kwn) | Song Review 🎵
![Jordan Adetunji, A Jaguar’s Dream [📷: 300 Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/jordan-adetunji-a-jaguars-dream.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Belfast singer Jordan Adetunji, assisted by kwn, drops “Too Many Women,” a short but sweet single from his 2025 album, A Jaguar’s Dream.
Japanese Breakfast, Orlando in Love | Song Review 🎵
![Japanese Breakfast, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) [📷: Dead Ocean]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/japanese-breakfast-for-melancholy-brunettes-sad-women.jpeg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1)
Michelle Zauner & Japanese Breakfast warm up 2025 with the classy & enigmatic “Orlando in Love,” the promo single from For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).
Mac Miller, 5 Dollar Pony Rides | Song Review 🎵
![Mac Miller, Balloonerism [📷: Mac Miller’s Estate / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mac-miller-balloonerism.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Mac Miller sounds phenomenal on his posthumous single, “5 Dollar Pony Rides,” from his second posthumous album, Balloonerism.
Teddy Swims, Are You Even Real (Ft. Givēon) | Song Review 🎵
![Teddy Swims, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) [📷: SWIMS Int. / Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/teddy-swims-ive-tried-everything-but-therapy-part-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated pop artist Teddy Swims taps Grammy-nominated R&B artist Givēon for the assist on the soulful duet, “Are You Even Real.”
Emerson, Lake & Palmer, From the Beginning | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Emerson, Lake & Palmer, From the Beginning: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 7 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Leadclass Limited / BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/emerson-lake-palmer-from-the-beginning-throwback-vibez-7-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the seventh edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “From the Beginning” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
13 More Songs Driven by the Power of BE | Playlist 🎧
![13 More Songs Driven by the Power of BE (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Juan Pablo Serrano from Pexels; start2finish, Werner Moser from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/13-more-songs-driven-by-the-power-of-be.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 More Songs Driven by the Power of BE features songs by Gunna, Jerry Butler & Betty Everett, Jordan Suaste, The Spinners, War, and Yeat.
Jelly Roll, Need A Favor | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Jelly Roll, Need A Favor: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 2 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bailee & Buddy Management, Inc. / This Is Hit, Inc. d/b/a Stoney Creek; 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/2025/01/jelly-roll-need-a-favor-music-lifts-2-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the second edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by rapper turned country singer Jelly Roll performing “Need A Favor.”
Rihanna, Where Have You Been | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Rihanna, Where Have You Been: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; 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/2024/12/rihanna-where-have-you-been-bangerz-n-bopz-4-2025-1.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 4th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Where Have You Been” performed by Grammy-winning R&B/pop superstar, Rihanna.
Alex Warren, Burning Down | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Alex Warren, Burning Down: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; 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/2024/12/alex-warren-burning-down-bangerz-n-bopz-3-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Burning Down” performed by Gen-Z pop singer and influencer, Alex Warren.