Getting to Know… Sinsation | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Sinsation: Interview No. 409 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sinsation; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/getting-to-know-sinsation-interview-409-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 409th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Southern California, vampiric metal band, Sinsation.
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Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Bad Luck | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Bad Luck: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 73 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/harold-melvin-and-the-blue-notes-bad-luck-throwback-vibez-72-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 73rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Bad Luck” by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Bad Luck featuring Teddy Pendergrass.
13 Songs Where THIS is Crucial | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Where THIS is Crucial (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sachin Mamtora from Pexels; Alexa, Almeida from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/13-songs-where-this-is-crucial.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs Where THIS is Crucial features music courtesy of Dixon Dallas, Jennifer Lopez, JIMIN, Meghan Trainor, and Rina Sawayama.
The Neville Brothers, Yellow Moon | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Neville Brothers, Yellow Moon: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 72 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/the-neville-brothers-yellow-moon-throwback-vibez-73-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 72nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Yellow Moon” by The Neville Brothers.
JORDY, SECOND MINUTE HOUR | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![JORDY, SECOND MINUTE HOUR: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 36 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; JORDY; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jordy-second-minute-hour-midnight-heat-36-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “SECOND MINUTE HOUR” by JORDY.
Lynks, ABOMINATION | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Lynks, ABOMINATION: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 18 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Heavenly Recordings / [PIAS]; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/lynks-abomination-beaming-with-pride-18-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “ABOMINATION” performed by Lynks.
YG, KNOCKA | Song Review 🎵
![YG, KNOCKA [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; 4Hunnid Music Inc. / BMG Rights Management (US) LLC; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/yg-knocka-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
West Coast rapper YG drops a shallow but entertaining and infectious two-and-a-half-minute banger with “KNOCKA.”
ERNEST, Slow Dancing in a Burning Room | COVERS
![ERNEST, Slow Dancing in a Burning Room: Covers No. 18 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Big Loud; Andrea Piacquadio, cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Matteo Milan from Pexels; MR1313, OpenClipart-Vectors, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ernest-slow-dancing-in-a-burning-room-covers-18-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of COVERS (2024), ERNEST delivers a compelling rendition of “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” written/originally recorded by John Mayer.
15 Songs That Highlight the Power of TOO | Playlist 🎧
![15 Songs That Highlight the Power of TOO (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; goosebumps98 from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/15-songs-that-highlight-the-power-of-too.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Songs That Highlight the Power of TOO features music courtesy of Bee Gees, Hozier, Jung Kook, Kacey Musgraves, SZA, and Taylor Swift.
Chris Housman, Guilty As Sin | Song Review 🎵
![Chris Housman, Guilty As Sin [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Chris Housman; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chris-housman-guilty-as-sin.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Country musician Chris Housman embraces gay love, regardless of the ‘consequences,’ in the authentic, moving, and thoughtful ballad, “Guilty As Sin.”
James Charles, Can We Just Be Friends | Song Review 🎵
![James Charles, Can We Just Be Friends [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; James Charles Productions; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/james-charles-can-we-just-be-friends-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“Can We Just Be Friends,” the second single released by beauty influencer James Charles is a respectable pop single, though doesn’t necessarily move the needle.
Justin Bieber & Jaden, Never Say Never | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Justin Bieber & Jaden, Never Say Never: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 18 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; Elias Souza from Pexels; OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/justin-bieber-jaden-never-say-never-1-Hit-Wonderful-18-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2024), we highlight “Never Say Never” performed by Justin Bieber and Jaden.
Joe Simon, Glad to Be Your Lover | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Joe Simon, Glad to Be Your Lover: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 71 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ace; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/joe-simon-glad-to-be-your-lover-throwback-vibez-71-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 71st edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Glad to Be Your Lover” by the late Joe Simon.
Darin, Electric | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Darin, Electric: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 35 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dex Music AB; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/darin-electric-midnight-heat-35-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Electric” by Darin.
Tems, Love Me JeJe | Song Review 🎵
![Tems, Love Me JeJe [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; RCA / Since 93'; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tems-love-me-jeje-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning, Nigerian Afrobeats/R&B singer Tems returns in 2024 with her chill and pleasant vibe of a single, “Love Me JeJe.”
Twenty One Pilots, Backslide | Song Review 🎵
![Twenty One Pilots, Backslide [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Fueled By Ramen; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/twenty-one-pilots-backslide.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Twenty One Pilots continues to engage on “Backslide,” the third single and third track from their seventh studio LP, Clancy.
Normani, 1:59 | Song Review 🎵
![Normani, 1:59 [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; RCA; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/normani-159-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
While Normani doesn’t reinvent R&B or the wheel on “1:59,” she and featured guest, Gunna, successfully serve up sexy vibes.
Lauv, Potential | Song Review 🎵
![Lauv, Potential [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Lauv, AWAL Recordings America, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/lauv-potential-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter Lauv is his truest self on the rewarding and thoughtful “Potential,” embracing his sexuality without any reservations.
Aretha Franklin, Call Me | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Aretha Franklin, Call Me: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 70 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/aretha-franklin-call-me-throwback-vibez-70-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 70th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Call Me” by ‘The Queen of Soul,’ the late, great Aretha Franklin.
Bops That Pop: April 2024 | Playlist 🎧
![Bops That Pop: April 2024 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; agoss, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, FreeFunArt, Mohamed_hassan, succo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bops-that-pop-april-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bops That Pop: April 2024 features music courtesy of David Archuleta, Debbii Dawson, Drake, Fred again.., Shaboozey, and WILLOW.
girl in red, I’m Back | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![girl in red, I’m Back: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 17 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/girl-in-red-im-back-music-lifts-17-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Music Lifts (2024), we’re uplifted by Norwegian alternative singer/songwriter, girl in red performing “I’m Back.”
Natasha Bedingfield, These Words | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Natasha Bedingfield, These Words: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 34 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/natasha-bedingfield-these-words-bangerz-n-bopz-34-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “These Words” performed by English pop singer, Natasha Bedingfield.
Getting to Know… One Exit Down | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…One Exit Down: Interview No. 408 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; One Exit Down; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/getting-to-know-one-exit-down-interview-408-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 408th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from One Exit Down, led by singer/guitarist, Jacob Assell.
Donovan vs. Palaye Royale | Head 2 Head
![Donovan vs. Palaye Royale: Head 2 Head No. 17 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., Sumerian; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/donovan-vs-palaye-royale-head-2-head-17-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Donovan and Palaye Royale contend for the best rendition of “Season of the Witch.”
Kim Gordon, BYE BYE | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Kim Gordon, BYE BYE: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 33 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kim Gordon / Matador; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kim-gordon-bye-bye-bangerz-n-bopz-33-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “BYE BYE” performed by Kim Gordon.
David Ruffin, Walk Away From Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![David Ruffin, Walk Away From Love: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 69 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/david-ruffin-walk-away-from-love-throwback-vibez-69-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 69th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Walk Away From Love” by David Ruffin.
15 Chilling Murder Ballads | Playlist 🎧
![15 Chilling Murder Ballads (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Monika Grafik from Pixabay; Iluha Zavaley from Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/15-chilling-murder-ballads.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Chilling Murder Ballads features music courtesy of Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood, Eminem, SZA, and Taylor Swift.