Walk the Moon, Shut Up and Dance | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏
![Walk the Moon, Shut Up and Dance: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 8 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/walk-the-moon-shut-up-and-dance-1-hit-wonderful-8-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 8th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “Shut Up and Dance” performed by Walk the Moon.
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.
Perfume Genius, Can’t Help Falling in Love | COVERS
![Perfume Genius, Can’t Help Falling in Love: Covers No. 39 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Perfume Genius / Matador; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/perfume-genius-cant-help-falling-in-love-covers-39-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 39th edition of COVERS (2023), Perfume Genius delivers a compelling rendition of “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” originally performed by Elvis Presley.
13 Compelling Songs About Specific People | Playlist 🎧
![13 Compelling Songs About Specific People (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Addy bronzzz, Arvind shakya, Daniel Kondrashin, Sherman Trotz, Spencer Cooper, VALERIA MARQUEZ GONZALEZ from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/13-compelling-songs-about-specific-people.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Compelling Songs About Specific People features music courtesy from Hozier, Kelly Clarkson, Mad Tsai, Ryan Gosling, and Victoria Monét.
Getting to Know… Bastion Rose | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…Bastion Rose: Interview No. 371 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bastion Rose; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/getting-to-know-bastion-rose-interview-371.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 371st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from emerging, Bloomington, Indiana rock band, Bastion Rose.
Forget | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Forget: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 75 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mental Health America (MHA) from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/forget-3-to-5-bops-75-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Forget: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 75 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of d4vd, Lewis Capaldi, Michael McDonald, Patrice Rushen, and Sam Hunt.
Billy Paul, Me and Mrs. Jones | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Billy Paul, Me and Mrs. Jones: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 143 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Epic; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/billy-paul-me-and-mrs-jones-throwback-vibez-143-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 143rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Me and Mrs. Jones” by Grammy-winning R&B singer, Billy Paul.
Keiynan Lonsdale, Come Papi | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Keiynan Lonsdale, Come Papi: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 75 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Worboys Place Entertainment; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/keiynan-lonsdale-come-papi-midnight-heat-75-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 75th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Come Papi” by Keiynan Lonsdale.
Getting to Know… Exilia | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…Exilia: Interview No. 370 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Exilia; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/getting-to-know-exilia-interview-370.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 370th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Italian, female-fronted band, Exilia.
Vanessa Carlton, A Thousand Miles | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![Vanessa Carlton, A Thousand Miles: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 40 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; A&M; Amr Osman, Deiby Tum Tum, Harry Shelton, Jerome Abel, Pavel Danilyuk, RDNE Stock project, Vishnu R Nair from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/vanessa-carlton-a-thousand-miles-fierce-pop-rock-40-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 40th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “A Thousand Miles” performed by Vanessa Carlton.
Drake, Slime You Out | Track Review 🎵
![Drake, Slime You Out [📷: OVO / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/drake-slime-you-out.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Drake, assisted by fellow Grammy-winner, SZA, drops a mellow, yet emotional, and nostalgic track with “Slime You Out,” the lead single from For All the Dogs.
Nicholas Dante, Hellrider | Track Review 🎵
![Nicholas Dante, Hellrider [📷: Clouded Diamonds]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/nicholas-dante-hellrider-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Fierce pop artist Nicholas Dante unveils the naughty “Hellrider,” a single from his hellish debut album, Inferno.
Doja Cat, Balut | Track Review 🎵
![Doja Cat, Balut [📷: Kemosabe / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/doja-cat-balut.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winner Doja Cat continues to turn heads with “Balut,” the fourth single and 15th track from her fourth studio album, Scarlet.