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Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Mikhail Nilov, Sora Shimizaki, Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels; Dominik Weber, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 | Playlist

Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 features songs by Ella Langley, Feng, Harry Styles, Jill Scott, Marlena Shaw, and Mountain.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 3, 2026 ago

Columns

Pet Shop Boys, West End Girls | Throwback Vibez

In the 74th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “West End Girls” by the English synthpop duo, Pet Shop Boys.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 2, 2026 ago

Evergreen

Acid | 5 Gems

Acid: 5 Gems No. 20 (2026) features songs by AYHAM, Chance the Rapper, Kesha, Macabre, and Thomston.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 2, 2026 ago

13 GIVE Songs Where It’s Giving Greatness (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Helena Lopes from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

Evergreen

13 GIVE Songs Where It’s Giving Greatness | Playlist

13 GIVE Songs Where It’s Giving Greatness features songs by Artemas, Bon Jovi, Chappell Roan, George Benson, New Radicals, and Tracy Chapman.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 1, 2026 ago

Benson Boone, The Time of My Life [📷: Night Street Records / Warner Records Inc.]

Music

Benson Boone, The Time Of My Life | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Often shirtless, ‘flipping’ pop singer-songwriter Benson Boone returns with a pleasant, well-rounded ballad, “The Time of My Life.”

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJune 30, 2026 ago

Music

sombr, My Body Isn’t Ready | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter sombr releases one of his most vulnerable songs yet with “My Body Isn’t Ready.”

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJune 30, 2026 ago

1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏

Eiffel 65, Blue (Da Ba Dee) | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 26th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “(Da Ba Dee),” the ubiquitous hit by Italian Europop group Eiffel 65.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJune 30, 2026 ago

Tyler, The Creator, THAT GUY [📷: Columbia Records]

LGBTQ

Tyler, The Creator, THAT GUY | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning rapper Tyler, The Creator releases his dope freestyle, “THAT GUY,” sampling a Kendrick Lamar beat.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJune 29, 2026 ago

Sam Smith, My Guy [📷: Capitol Records UK / Polydor Label Group]

LGBTQ

Sam Smith, My Guy | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Gifted pop singer-songwriter Sam Smith delivers a sublime, love-driven ballad with “My Guy,” the lead single from their fifth album.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJune 29, 2026 ago

Striking Bops from June 2026 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

Evergreen

Striking Bops from June 2026 | Playlist

Striking Bops from June 2026 features songs by Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande, kwn, Olivia Rodrigo, Steve Lacy, and Taylor Swift.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJune 29, 2026 ago

Columns

Playboi Carti & The Weeknd, RATHER LIE | Dazzling Duets

In the 26th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Grammy-nominated rapper Playboi Carti and Grammy-winning singer The Weeknd collaborate on “RATHER LIE.”

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJune 26, 2026 ago

13 Heartfelt, Unforgettable Goodbye Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Piacquadio, Polina Zimmerman, Zeynep Sude Emek from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay; Mayank Baranwal on Unsplash]

Evergreen

13 Heartfelt, Unforgettable Goodbye Songs | Playlist

13 Heartfelt, Unforgettable Goodbye Songs features songs by AJR, Kristinia DeBarge, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith, and Steam.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJune 26, 2026 ago