Scissor Sisters, Harder You Get | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Scissor Sisters, “Harder You Get”: After Dark No. 16 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, Polydor]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/scissor-sisters-harder-you-get-after-dark-16-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 16th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué, & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Harder You Get” by Scissor Sisters.
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Halsey, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power | Album Review 💿
![Halsey, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power [📷: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/halsey-if-i-cant-have-love-i-want-power-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative pop standout Halsey delivers the best LP of her career with her fourth album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power.
11 Spiritual/Not-So Spiritual Jesus Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Spiritual/Not-So Spiritual Jesus Songs 🎧 [📷: Arina Krasnikova, Brent Faulkner, Couleur, Falco, Gerd Altmann, The Musical Hype, Patricia McCarty, Rodolfo Clix, sanctumdigital]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/11-spiritual-not-so-spiritual-jesus-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Spiritual/Not-So Spiritual Jesus Songs 🎧 features music from Conway the Machine, Kanye West, Lana Del Rey, Noah Cyrus & Slayer.
Tattoo | 5ive Songs
![Tattoo: 5ive Songs No. 73 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, Jayson Hinrichsen, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/tattoo-5ive-songs-73-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 73rd edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with a TATTOO in some form or fashion.
Dying Fetus, Skull F****d | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Dying Fetus, “Skull Fucked”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 25 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/dying-fetus-skull-f-controversial-tunes-25.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 25th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Skull Fucked” by Dying Fetus.
Cameron Forbes, Send Nudes | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Cameron Forbes, “Send Nudes”: After Dark No. 15 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, things we like]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cameron-forbes-send-nudes-after-dark-15-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 15th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “Send Nudes” by Cameron Forbes.
Getting to Know… P RAZORS | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… PISSING RAZORS: Interview No. 205 🎤 [📷: PISSING RAZORS, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/getting-to-know-pissing-razors-interview-205.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 205th interview on The Musical Hype, we get the inside scoop on the colorfully-named El Paso, Texas heavy metal band, PISSING RAZORS.
OK 👌 | 5ive Songs
![OK: 5ive Songs No. 72 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ok-5ive-songs-72-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 72nd edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with being OK in some form or fashion.
Cannibal Corpse, I C** Blood | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Cannibal Corpse, “I Cum Blood”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 24 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, Metal Blade, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cannibal-corpse-blood-controversial-tunes-24.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 24th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “I C** Blood” by Cannibal Corpse.
780 Masochist, Memories | Track Review 🎵
George James: 780 Masochist's 'Memories' is a perfect example of how hip hop should be served: fresh and lively. Read the review here.
Ariana Grande, 34+35 (Remix) | After Dark 🕛 🌃
![Ariana Grande, “34+35 (Remix)”: After Dark No. 14 [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro from Pexels, KoolShooters from Pexels, Luan Queiros from Pexels, The Musical Hype, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ariana-grande-34-35-remix-after-dark-14-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 14th edition of After Dark, we explore the naughty, risqué & utterly sexual vibes behind, “34+35 (Remix)” by Ariana Grande.
Purple | 3BOPS
![Purple: 3BOPS No. 60 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Dmitry Abramov, Manos Gkikas, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Silhouette1, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/purple-3bops-60-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 60th edition of 3BOPS, we select three awesome songs that are associated with PURPLE (or VIOLET) in some form or fashion.
Yavin, Handsy. | Track Review 🎵
![Yavin, "Handsy." [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Yavin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/yavin-handsy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Boston, Massachusetts pop singer/songwriter Yavin impresses on his warm, relatable ‘touchy feely’ single, “Handsy.”
11 Songs Focused on the Soul | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs Focused on the Soul 🎧 [📷: Activedia, Aidan Roof, Brent Faulkner, Geralt, Island, KELLEPICS, Monstera, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/11-songs-focused-on-the-soul.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Songs Focused on the Soul 🎧 features songs courtesy of Beyoncé, H.E.R., Kanye West, The Killers & Robert Finley.
Dottie Peoples, Little Wooden Church | Sunday Refresh 🙏
![Dottie Peoples, “Little Wooden Church”: Sunday Refresh 🙏 No. 17 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/dottie-peoples-little-wooden-church-sunday-refresh-2021-17.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 17th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Grammy-nominated gospel artist Dottie Peoples performing, “Little Wooden Church.”
Kanye West, Donda | Album Review 💿
![Kanye West, Donda [📷: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/kanye-west-donda-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
After a messy rollout, Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West delivers a big, flawed, but often enjoyable 10th studio album with Donda.
George Benson vs. Whitney Houston | Head 2 Head 🗣️️
![George Benson vs. Whitney Houston: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 26 [📷: Arista, Brent Faulkner, GenderArts from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, Rhino, Valentin Tikhonov from Pixabay, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/george-benson-whitney-houston-head-2-head-26.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 26th edition of Head 2 Head, George Benson, and Whitney Houston contend for the best rendition of “The Greatest Love of All.”
Drake, Girls Want Girls | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Drake, “Girls Want Girls”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 23 [📷: Aidan Feddersen on Unsplash, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OVO, Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/drake-girls-want-girls-controversial-tunes-23.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 23rd edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Girls Want Girls” by Drake featuring Lil Baby.
California | 5ive Songs
![California: 5ive Songs No. 71 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Clovis Cheminot, ExplorersInternational from Pixabay, Free-Photos from Pixabay, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/california-5ive-songs-71-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 71st edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with CALIFORNIA in some form or fashion.
Hozier | 4GEMZ 💎
![Hozier: 4GEMZ 💎 No. 7 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Calvin Chai, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Columbia, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Rubyworks, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/hozier-4gemz-7-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 7th edition of 4GEMZ 💎, we select four must-hear, surefire gems from Grammy nominated Irish singer/songwriter, Hozier.
Getting to Know… A Permanent Shadow | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… A Permanent Shadow: Interview No. 204 🎤 [📷: A Permanent Shadow, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/getting-to-know-a-permanent-shadow-interview-204.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On our 204th interview, A Permanent Shadow provides awesome insight into his musical craft and philosophy, influences, and future endeavors.
Kim Petras, Future Starts Now | Track Review 🎵
![Kim Petras, "Future Starts Now" [📷: Amigo / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/kim-petras-future-starts-now-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Kim Petras brings the heat on “Future Starts Now,” the promo single from her forthcoming debut album.
Getting to Know… King Fabbs | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…King Fabbs: Interview No. 203 🎤 [📷: King Fabbs, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/getting-to-know-king-fabbs-interview-203.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 203rd Q&A on The Musical Hype, we get some deep insight from Canadian pop-punk solo artist, King Fabbs.
11 Songs Where the Pressure is on | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs Where the Pressure is on 🎧 [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype Alycia Fung, Christian Erfurt, Crystal Kwok, JESHOOTS.COM, Jose Pena, Mockup Graphics, Robert Anasch, SHVETS production, Pexels, Unsplash, Yasin Yusuf]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/11-songs-where-the-pressure-is-on.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
🎧 11 Songs Where the Pressure is on features music courtesy of JP Saxe, The Killers, Nas, PVRIS & Queen among others.
Will, Closer | Track Review 🎵
George James: Will returns with'Closer' and it is the dance anthem we've all been waiting for this year. Luckily, it's arrived just when we needed it!
Eliot, Look At Me Now | Track Review 🎵
George James: Eliot reflects on his past with his new single, 'Look At Me Now'. It is from his recent album, 'Sin', which is now on all streaming platforms.
Soon | 3BOPS
![Soon: 3BOPS No. 59 (2021) [📷: Brent Faulkner, Huma Kabakci, The Musical Hype, Wilson Blanco from Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/soon-3bops-59-2021.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 59th edition of 3BOPS (2021), we select three awesome songs that are associated with the word SOON in some form or fashion.