Johnny Cash, Hurt | COVERS
![Johnny Cash, Hurt: Covers No. 45 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; American Recording Company, LLC; Alan Cordero, Ba Tik, Kampus Production, Matteo Milan, SHVETS production from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors, StockSnap, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/johnny-cash-hurt-covers-45-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 45th edition of COVERS (2024), Johnny Cash delivers a compelling rendition of “Hurt” originally performed by Nine Inch Nails.
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.
13 Electrifying Animal Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Electrifying Animal Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; Agung Setiawan, Angela, Ann-Marie, Badrudin ,, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, G.C., Gordon Johnson, Melanie, No-longer-here, Omar ramirez, Rebecca Scholz, Zdeněk Chalupský from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/13-electrifying-animal-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Electrifying Animal Songs features songs by Billie Eilish, Doechii, Lucille Bogan, Megan Thee Stallion, Shaboozey, and Sufjan Stevens.
Getting to Know… Deadly Virtues | Interview
![Getting to Know… Deadly Virtues: Interview No. 434 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Deadly Virtues; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/getting-to-know-deadly-virtues-434-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 434th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Phoenix, Arizona metal band, Deadly Virtues.
Manu Dibango, Soul Makossa | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Manu Dibango, Soul Makossa: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 44 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury Music Group; 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/2024/11/manu-dibango-soul-makossa-1-Hit-Wonderful-44-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 44th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Soul Makossa” performed by Manu Dibango.
The Stylistics, Betcha By Golly, Wow | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Stylistics, Betcha By Golly, Wow: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 177 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Amherst; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/the-stylistics-betcha-by-golly-wow-throwback-vibez-177-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 177th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Betcha By Golly, Wow” by The Stylistics.
Tinashe, Thirsty | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Tinashe, Thirsty: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 88 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tinashe Music Inc. / Nice Life Recording Company; Hasan Muneer, Natan from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tinashe-thirsty-midnight-heat-88-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 88th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Thirsty” by Tinashe.
Getting to Know… Two Pound Tea | Interview
![Getting to Know…Two Pound Tea: Interview No. 433 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Two Pound Tea; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/getting-to-know-two-pound-tea-433-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 433rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from UK punk band, Two Pound Tea.
Sam Hunt, Liberty | Song Review 🎵
![Sam Hunt, Liberty [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sam-hunt-liberty-song-review-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Country singer/songwriter Sam Hunt returns with an intriguing, vibe-filled, modern country song with “Liberty.”
Shawn Mendes, Heart of Gold | Song Review 🎵
![Shawn Mendes, Heart of Gold [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Island; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/shawn-mendes-heart-of-gold-song-review-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On “Heart of Gold,” Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes shares a thoughtful song regarding grieving a deceased friend.
The Weeknd, São Paulo | Song Review 🎵
![The Weeknd, São Paulo (Ft. Anitta)[📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/the-weeknd-sao-paulo-song-review-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter The Weeknd, assisted by Brazilian singer Anitta, delivers a ‘change of pace’ on his energetic, vibe-laden single, “São Paulo.”
Tavares, Whodunit | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Tavares, Whodunit: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 176 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tavares-whodunit-throwback-vibez-176-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 176th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Whodunit” by Boston-based R&B collective, Tavares.
13 Irresistible YOU Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Irresistible YOU Songs (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Designecologist, Mikael Blomkvist from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/13-irresistible-you-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Irresistible YOU Songs features songs by Chappell Roan, Donny Hathaway, Gracie Abrams, Omar Apollo, Tommy Richman, and Whitney Houston.