Soft Cell, Tainted Love | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Soft Cell, Tainted Love: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 14 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; 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/soft-cell-tainted-love-1-Hit-Wonderful-14-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Tainted Love” performed by English synthpop duo Soft Cell.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
Category LGBTQ
Features a variety of posts (reviews, playlists, editorials, interviews, etc.) about, featuring, or related to LGBTQ+ musicians.
Bryce Quartz, Daddy Dick | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Bryce Quartz, Daddy Dick: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 29 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AVO Entertainment; 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/bryce-quartz-daddy-dick-midnight-heat-29-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 29th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Daddy Dick” by Bryce Quartz.
13 Wonderful, Watery, Wet Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Wonderful, Watery, Wet Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alex simplifier, Henry de Guzman, Kenneth Surillo, Kindel Media, Nadin Sh, PEEP THIS PHOTO, Sergey Torbik, Vinícius Vieira ft from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/13-wonderful-watery-wet-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Wonderful, Watery, Wet Songs feature songs by Adam Lambert, Cardi B + Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Prince, Sexyy Red + Bruno Mars, and Sofi Tukker.
Carl Bean, I Was Born This Way | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Carl Bean, I Was Born This Way: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 30 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; BMG Rights Management (US) LLC; 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/carl-bean-i-was-born-this-way-beaming-with-pride-30-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 30th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “I Was Born This Way” performed by Carl Bean.
WHAT is up with These 15 Songs? | Playlist 🎧
![WHAT is up with These 15 Songs? (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ADEYEMI HARDECKX, Andrea Piacquadio, Dima Valkov, Ekaterina Belinskaya, Ila Bappa Ibrahim, Leo Chainz, Pavel Danilyuk, from Pexels; AcatXIo, Pete Linforth from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/what-is-up-with-these-15-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
WHAT is up with These 15 Songs? features songs by Billie Eilish, Cardi B, Janet Jackson, New Radicals, Nick Lachey, and Walter Hawkins.
Josie Cotton, Johnny, Are You Queer? | Controversial Songs
![Josie Cotton, Johnny, Are You Queer?: Controversial Songs No. 12 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kitten Robot; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/josie-cotton-johnny-are-you-queer-controversial-songs-12-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Controversial Songs (2024), we explore the controversy behind “Johnny, Are You Queer?” by Josie Cotton.
Nxdia, Boy Clothes | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Nxdia, Boy Clothes: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 29 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Bxdger; 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/nxdia-boy-clothes-beaming-with-pride-29-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 29th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Boy Clothes” performed by Egyptian Sudanese alternative musician, Nxdia.
13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women | Playlist 🎧
![13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Yurko, Beatriz Fernandes, Daniel Xavier, Elchino portrait, Godisable Jacob, Israyosoy S., Jennifer Enujiugha, Konstantin Mishchenko, Pixabay, Tuấn Kiệt Jr., wendel moretti from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/13-intriguing-songs-focused-on-women.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Intriguing Songs Focused on Women features songs by Aerosmith, Baauer, Brooke Candy, Chaka Khan, Jordan Adetunji, and Jerry Butler.
Miley Cyrus, End of the World | Song Review 🎵
![Miley Cyrus, Something Beautiful [📷: MCEO Inc. / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/miley-cyrus-something-beautiful.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Miley Cyrus intends to ‘live it up’ despite the “End of the World” on the superb single from her album, Something Beautiful.
Miley Cyrus, Something Beautiful | Song Review 🎵
Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Miley Cyrus ‘brings it’ on the beautiful, experimental pop single, “Something Beautiful,” the title track from her ninth LP.
13 More Songs Where YOU Are the Focus | Playlist 🎧
![13 More 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/2025/04/13-more-songs-where-you-are-the-focus.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 More Songs Where YOU Are the Focus features songs by Coco Jones, Jack Harlow, Lynks, Selena Gomez + benny blanco, Tanya Tucker & William DeVaughn.
Kyle Alessandro, Lighter | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Kyle Alessandro, Lighter: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 28 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner Music Norway AS; 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/2025/03/kyle-alessandro-lighter-beaming-with-pride-28-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 28th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Lighter” performed by Kyle Alessandro.