Sufjan Stevens, Javelin | Album Review 💿
![Sufjan Stevens, Javelin [📷: Asthmatic Kitty]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sufjan-stevens-javelin-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Gifted singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delivers one of the best projects of his career with his 10th studio album Javelin, dedicated to his late partner.
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Marsha Swanson, Not You | Track Review 🎵
![Marsha Swanson, Not You [📷: Marsha Swanson]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/marsha-swanson-not-you.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
'Not You’ is an intensely personal single by Marsha Swanson, characterized by evocative vocals exuding raw emotion, ensuring profound resonance with each lyrical utterance.
Thomas Cole, Late To Bloom | Album Review 💿
![Thomas Cole, Late To Bloom [📷: Thomas Cole Music]](https://themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thomas-cole-late-to-bloom-768x768.jpg)
Late To Bloom, the debut LP by Thomas Cole, is a high-octane energy booster, poised to etch its dance-pop anthemic charm into the annals of music history.
Pat Benatar, Hit Me With Your Best Shot | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Pat Benatar, Hit Me With Your Best Shot: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 3 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; 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/2023/10/pat-benatar-hit-me-with-your-best-shot-bangerz-n-bopz-3-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 3rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, we highlight “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” performed by Pat Benatar.
Incredible Songs: 2010s, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧
![Incredible Songs: 2010s, Vol. 1 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/incredible-songs-2010s-vol-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Incredible Songs: 2010s, Vol. 1 features music courtesy of Adele, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd.
Getting to Know… Hunter-Gatherer | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Hunter-Gatherer: Interview No. 377 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hunter-Gatherer; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/getting-to-know-hunter-gatherer-377.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 377th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Pickering, North Yorkshire, alt-rock band, Hunter-Gatherer.
Getting to Know… Lazywall | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Lazywall: Interview No. 376 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Lazywall; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/getting-to-know-lazywall-interview-376.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 376th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Moroccan oriental rock/metal hybrid band, Lazywall.
Donna Summer, On The Radio | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Donna Summer, On The Radio: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 157 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/donna-summer-on-the-radio-throwback-vibez-157-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 157th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “On The Radio” by Donna Summer.
ur pretty, Hit My Spot | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![ur pretty, Hit My Spot: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 83 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ur pretty; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ur-pretty-hit-my-spot-midnight-heat-83-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 83rd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Hit My Spot” by ur pretty.
Laura Nyro, You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me | COVERS
![Laura Nyro, You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me: Covers No. 43 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/laura-nyro-youve-really-got-a-hold-on-me-covers-43-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 43rd edition of COVERS (2023), Laura Nyro delivers a compelling rendition of “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” originally performed by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.
11 Risqué, NSFW Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Risqué, NSFW Songs (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bruno Curly, imustbedead, JEFERSON GOMES from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/11-risque-nsfw-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Risqué, NSFW Songs features music courtesy of Cardi B, Dixon Dallas, Lil Wayne, Mike Taveira, and Sexyy Red.
The Buggles, Video Killed the Radio Star | 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏
![The Buggles, Video Killed the Radio Star: 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏 No. 10 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Island Def Jam Music Group; Julia Larsen, Kurchakto, RDNE Stock project, Victor Terrell from Pexels; Andrew Martin from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/the-buggles-video-killed-the-radio-star-1-hit-wonderful-10-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, we highlight “Video Killed the Radio Star” performed by The Buggles.
PinkPantheress, Capable of love | Song Review 🎵
![PinkPantheress, Capable of love [📷: Warner Music UK Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pinkpantheress-capable-of-love.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Ascending pop artist PinkPantheress delivers another fabulous single in advance of her debut album, Heaven Knows, with “Capable of love.”
Queen, Radio Ga Ga | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Queen, Radio Ga Gag: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 156 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hollywood; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/queen-radio-ga-ga-throwback-vibez-156-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 156th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Radio Ga Ga” by the iconic rock band, Queen.
Chris Grey, MAKEUP | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Chris Grey, MAKEUP: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 82 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Chris Grey; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/chris-grey-makeup-midnight-heat-82-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 82nd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “MAKEUP” by Chris Grey.
BabyTron, $1M | Song Review 🎵
![BabyTron, $1M [📷: The Hip Hop Lab Records / EMPIRE]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/babytron-1m-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Michigan rapper BabyTron keeps things brief and heavy in the flex department on the single, “$1M.”
Binoy, BoysBoysBoys | Song Review 🎵
![Binoy, BoysBoysBoys [📷: Binoy Zachariah]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/binoy-boysboysboys-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Kenyan pop musician Binoy brings ample attitude, fierceness, and sexiness on his ear-catching single, “BoysBoyBoys.”
Ice Spice & Rema, Pretty Girl | Song Review 🎵
![Ice Spice & Rema, Pretty Girl [📷: Dolo Entertainment, Inc. / UMG Recordings, Inc. / 10K Projects, LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ice-spice-rema-pretty-girl-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
New York rapper Ice Spice and Nigerian rapper/singer Rema team up for a short but sweet, vibe-laden single, “Pretty Girl.”
Mad Tsai, mad’s world | Song Review 🎵
![Mad Tsai, mad's world [📷: Mad Tsai]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/mad-tsai-mads-world-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Coming from a dark, emotional place on his single, “mad’s world,” the pain, as well as the musicianship of pop artist, Mad Tsai, is our listening pleasure.
Scissor Sisters, Tits on the Radio | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Scissor Sisters, Tits on the Radio: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 2 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Polydor; 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/2023/10/scissor-sisters-tits-on-the-radio-bangerz-n-bopz-2-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 2nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, we highlight “Tits on the Radio” performed by Scissor Sisters.
13 Songs Where It’s All in a Kiss 😘 | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Where It’s All In a Kiss 😘 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; furkanfdemir, Leelo Thefirst, Los Muertos Crew, Pavel Danilyuk, Tim Mossholder, Uriel Mont, Vera Arsic, Yaritza from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13-songs-where-its-all-in-a-kiss.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs Where It’s All in a Kiss 😘 features music courtesy of Angie Stone, Empress Of, Holly Humblestone, Kadie Elder, and Stephen Sanchez.
Chumbawamba, Tubthumping | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Chumbawamba, Tubthumping: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 54 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EMI Germany; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/chumbawamba-tubthumping-music-lifts-54-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 54th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Chumbawamba performing, “Tubthumping.”
Kirk Franklin, Father’s Day | Album Review 💿
![Kirk Franklin, Father’s Day [📷: Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/kirk-franklin-fathers-day-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Ever consistent, Grammy-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin delivers another anointed, contemporary gospel LP with Father’s Day.
Elvis Presley vs. Perfume Genius | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Elvis Presley vs. Perfume Genius: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 41 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Perfume Genius / Matador, Sony Music Entertainment; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/elvis-presley-perfume-genius-head-2-head-41-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 41st edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Elvis Presley and Perfume Genius contend for the best rendition of “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
Billy Paul, War of The Gods | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Billy Paul, War of the Gods: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 155 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/billy-paul-war-of-the-gods-throwback-vibez-155-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 155th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “War of the Gods” by soul legend, Billy Paul.
13 More Songs Propelled by Light 💡 | Playlist 🎧
![13 More Songs Propelled by Light 💡 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arek Socha, Eduardo, Francis Ray, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/13-more-songs-propelled-by-light.webp?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 More Songs Propelled by Light 💡 features music courtesy of Charlie Puth, Hozier, Kelly Clarkson, Lana Del Rey, and The Weeknd.
Majid Jordan, Hands Tied | Track Review 🎵
![Majid Jordan, Hands Tied [📷: OVO Sound]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/majid-jordan-hands-tied-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Canadian R&B duo Majid Jordan – Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman – deliver an enjoyable, totally romantic single with “Hands Tied.”