Cody Simpson, Baby Blue | Song Review
![Cody Simpson, Baby Blue / When It Comes To Loving You [📷: Range Music / BMG Rights Management (US)]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cody-simpson-baby-blue.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Following a six-year hiatus, Australian pop singer-songwriter Cody Simpson makes an electrifying return with the exuberant “Baby Blue.”
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Conan Gray, The Best | Song Review
![Conan Gray, Wishbone (Deluxe) [📷: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/conan-gray-wishbone-deluxe.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pop singer-songwriter Conan Gray ate and left no crumbs on “The Best,” a song that appears on the deluxe edition of his album, Wishbone.
Bob Seger, Old Time Rock & Roll | Throwback Vibez
In the 38th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Old Time Rock & Roll” by Bob Seger.
Striking Bops from March 2026 | Playlist
![Striking Bops from March 2026 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/striking-bops-from-march-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Striking Bops from March 2026 features songs by Artemas, Baby Rose & Leon Thomas, Harry Styles, Jonah Kagen, Noah Kahan, and RAYE.
Ed Sheeran, In Other Words | Music Lifts
![Ed Sheeran, In Other Words: Music Lifts No. 12 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner Music UK Limited / Ed Sheeran Limited; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ed-sheeran-in-other-words-music-lifts-12-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran performing “In Other Words.”
Boy Throb, Finger | Bangerz N Bopz
![Boy Throb, Finger: Bangerz N Bopz No. 26 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Boy Throb; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/boy-throb-finger-bangerz-n-bopz-26-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 26th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Finger” performed by the intriguing boy band, Boy Throb.
Don McLean vs. Ellie Goulding | Face Off
![Don McLean vs. Ellie Goulding: Face Off No. 8 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol, EMI Catalog, Polydor Ltd. (UK); fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/don-mclean-vs-ellie-goulding-face-off-8-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the eighth edition of Face Off (2026), Don McLean and Ellie Goulding face off for the best rendition of “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night).”
Feng, XOXO | Bangerz N Bopz
![Feng, XOXO: Bangerz N Bopz No. 25 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Regularisperfect; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/feng-xoxo-bangerz-n-bopz-25-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “XOXO” performed by Asian English rapper Feng.
Reneé Rapp, Kiss It Kiss It | Beaming with Pride
![Reneé Rapp, Kiss It Kiss It: Beaming with Pride No. 25 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Interscope; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/renee-rapp-kiss-it-kiss-it-beaming-with-pride-25-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Kiss It Kiss It” performed by pop singer-songwriter and actress Reneé Rapp.
Durand Bernarr & James Fauntleroy, Wild Ride | Song Review
![Durand Bernarr & James Fauntleroy, Wild Ride [📷: Durand Bernarr / DSING RECORDS / Create Music Group Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/durand-bernarr-james-fauntleroy-wild-ride.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-winning R&B artist Durand Bernarr and James Fauntleroy take listeners on an exhilarating listening experience with “Wild Ride.”
Ruel, Don’t Say That | Song Review
![Ruel, Don't Say That [📷: Recess Records Pty Ltd / Giant Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ruel-dont-say-that.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pop singer-songwriter Ruel shines on “Don’t Say That,” a promo single from the Aussie’s 2026 album, Kicking My Feet & Screaming.
ETHAN, Everything u need | Song Review
![ETHAN, Everything u need [📷: ETHAN]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ethan-everything-u-need.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Handsome and talented New Zealand singer-songwriter ETHAN drops another sensational pop/R&B bop with “Everything u need.”
Christina Aguilera & Demi Lovato, Fall in Line | Dazzling Duets
![Christina Aguilera & Demi Lovato, Fall In Line: Dazzling Duets No. 13 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/christina-aguilera-demi-lovato-fall-in-line-dazzling-duets-13-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), pop stars Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato collaborate on the soulful, empowering duet “Fall In Line.”
Interesting Songs That Feature Acronym Titles, Vol. 4 | Playlist
![Interesting Songs That Feature Acronym Titles, Vol. 4 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/interesting-songs-that-feature-acronym-titles-vol-4.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Interesting Songs That Feature Acronym Titles, Vol. 4 features songs by Bad Bunny, Clipse, Jill Scott, Kendrick Lamar, ROSÉ, and Taylor Swift.
Peaches, F**k How You Wanna F**k | Spicy Tunez
![Peaches, Fuck How You Wanna Fuck: Spicy Tunez No. 25 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kill Rock Stars; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/peaches-no-lube-fuck-how-you-wanna-fuck-spicy-tunes-25-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “F**k How You Wanna F**k” by Peaches.
Alice In Chains, Nutshell | Throwback Vibez
![Alice In Chains, Nutshell: Throwback Vibez No. 37 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/alice-in-chains-nutshell-throwback-vibez-37-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 37th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Nutshell” by the grunge rock band, Alice In Chains.
Kyle Alessandro, Rosary → Beaming with Pride
![Kyle Alessandro, Rosary: Beaming with Pride No. 24 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Warner Music Norway AS; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/kyle-alessandro-rosary-beaming-with-pride-24-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 24th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Rosary” performed by Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Kyle Alessandro.
Regine Velasquez, On The Wings of Love | COVERS
![Regine Velasquez, On The Wings of Love: Covers No. 8 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Viva; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/regine-velasquez-on-the-wings-of-love-covers-8-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the eighth edition of COVERS (2026), Regine Velasquez delivers a compelling rendition of “On The Wings of Love,” originally performed by Jeffrey Osborne.
Hozier, NFWMB | Wacky Wednesday
![Hozier, NFWMB: Wacky Wednesday No. 12 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rubyworks Ltd. / Columbia; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/hozier-nfwmb-wacky-wednesday-12-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “NFWMB,” performed by Irish singer-songwriter Hozier.
13 More Take Songs There for the Taking | Playlist
![13 More Take Songs There for the Taking (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/13-more-take-songs-there-for-the-taking.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
13 More Take Songs There for the Taking features songs by CMAT, Jobriath, Lauryn Hill, The Boot Scootin’ Sissies, Twisted Sister, and Tyler, The Creator.
Slayyyter, Old Technology | Spicy Tunez
![Slayyyter, Old Technology: Spicy Tunez No. 24 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RECORDS Label LLC / Columbia Records; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/slayyyter-old-technology-spicy-tunes-24-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 24th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the controversial, eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Old Technology” by Slayyyter.
Getting to Know… Daymoon | Interview
In the 509th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Portuguese trans-musical non-dance combo Daymoon.
Ben Folds Five, Brick | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Ben Folds Five, Brick: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 12 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ben-folds-five-brick-one-hit-wonderful-12-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Brick” by the alternative trio, Ben Folds Five.
Jimmy Cliff, You Can Get It If You Really Want | Throwback Vibez
![Jimmy Cliff, You Can Get It If You Really Want: Throwback Vibez No. 36 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Island Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jimmy-cliff-you-can-get-it-if-you-really-want-throwback-vibez-36-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “You Can Get It If You Really Want” by Jimmy Cliff.
Getting to Know… James Houlahan | Interview
In the 508th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Los Angeles Americana and folk singer-songwriter James Houlahan.
Yeat & King Kylie, Let King Tonka Talk | Song Review
![Yeat & King Kylie, Let King Tonka Talk [📷: Lyfestyle Corporation / Field Trip Recordings / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/yeat-let-king-tonka-talk.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️ Rappers Yeat and King Kylie (Kylie Jenner) miss the mark on the dumb, substance-less, oddly titled single, “Let King Tonka Talk.”
RAYE, Click Clack Symphony. | Song Review
![RAYE, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. [📷: RAYE / Human Re Sources]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/raye-this-music-may-contain-hope.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ British singer-songwriter RAYE collaborates with Academy Award-winning film composer Hans Zimmer on the epic, cinematic song, “Click Clack Symphony.”