Sam Cooke, Twistin’ the Night Away | Throwback Vibez
![Sam Cooke, Twistin’ the Night Away: Throwback Vibez No. 42 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sam-cooke-twistin-the-night-away-throwback-vibez-42-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 42nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Twistin’ the Night Away” by Sam Cooke.
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John Summit & Feid, CHICA 305 | Song Review
![John Summit, CTRL ESCAPE [📷: Experts Only / Darkroom Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/john-summit-ctrl-escape.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ DJ/producer John Summit and Colombian singer-songwriter Feid collaborate on the party-centric, electro-tinged Latin banger, “CHICA 305.”
Mary J. Blige, Want Love | Song Review
![Mary J. Blige, Want Love [📷: Beautiful Life Productions]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mary-j-blige-want-love.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Decorated R&B singer-songwriter and actress Mary J. Blige pleads a compelling case for romance on her smooth single, “Want Love.”
Bleachers, the van | Song Review
![Bleachers, everyone for ten minutes [📷: Dirty Hit]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bleachers-everyone-for-ten-minutes.jpg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ With their reminiscent song “the van,” Bleachers delivers another engaging advance single from their sixth studio album, everyone for ten minutes.
Ravyn Lenae & Dominic Fike, Reputation | Song Review
![Ravyn Lenae, Reputation / Bobby – Single [📷: Atlantic Recording Corporation]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ravyn-lenae-reputation.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ravyn Lenae and Dominic Fike make a formidable duo on the relationship-oriented alt-pop single, “Reputation.”
Nick Lowe, Nutted by Reality | Throwback Vibez
![Nick Lowe, Nutted by Reality: Throwback Vibez No. 41 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Yep Roc Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/nick-lowe-nutted-by-reality-throwback-vibez-41-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 41st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Nutted by Reality” by English singer, songwriter, and producer Nick Lowe.
A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 | Playlist
![A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay; from Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/a-hodgepodge-of-place-songs-vol-2.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 features songs by Barry Manilow, Feng, Jill Scott & Tierra Whack, Lady Gaga, RAYE, and TOTO.
Nina Simone, Take Me To The Water | Music Lifts
![Nina Simone, Take Me To The Water: Music Lifts No. 13 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Verve Music Group; 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/nina-simone-take-me-to-the-water-music-lifts-13-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by legendary jazz musician Nina Simone performing “Take Me To The Water.”
Billie Eilish, WILDFLOWER | Bangerz N Bopz
![Billie Eilish, WILDFLOWER: Bangerz N Bopz No. 28 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Darkroom / Interscope; 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/billie-eilish-wildflower-bangerz-n-bopz-28-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 28th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “WILDFLOWER” performed by Academy and Grammy award-winner, Billie Eilish.
John Lennon vs. Donny Hathaway | Face Off
![John Lennon vs. Donny Hathaway: Face Off No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EMI Records Ltd, Rhino Entertainment Company; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/john-lennon-vs-donny-hathaway-face-off-9-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of Face Off (2026), John Lennon and Donny Hathaway face off for the best rendition of “Jealous Guy.”
H3adband, BOO | Bangerz N Bopz
![H3adband, BOO: Bangerz N Bopz No. 27 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; WatchDatBaby Records / Hitmaker Distro; 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/h3adband-boo-bangerz-n-bopz-27-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 27th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “BOO,” the viral hit by Baton Rouge rapper H3adband.
Reiley, Feeling | Beaming with Pride
In the 27th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Feeling” performed by Faroese singer-songwriter Reiley.
ERNEST & Morgan Wallen, Flower Shops | Dazzling Duets
![ERNEST & Morgan Wallen, Flower Shops: Dazzling Duets No. 14 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Big Loud Records; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ernest-morgan-wallen-flower-shops-dazzling-duets-14-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), country musicians ERNEST and Morgan Wallen collaborate on “Flower Shops.”
13 Mo’ UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! | Playlist
![13 Mo’ UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/13-mo-up-songs-that-sho-nuff-dont-disappoint.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Mo’ UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! features songs by 4 Non Blondes, Charlie Puth, Doechii, Forrest Frank, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sukihana.
Artemas, control yourself | Spicy Tunez
![Artemas, control yourself: Spicy Tunez No. 27 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Artemas; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/artemas-control-yourself-spicy-tunes-27-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 27th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “control yourself” by Artemas.
Cole Redding, Shot In The Dark | Song Review
![Cole Redding, Shot In The Dark [📷: Cole Redding]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cole-redding-shot-in-the-dark.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Out pop singer-songwriter Cole Redding drops a brief but striking, love-oriented single with “Shot In The Dark.”
Simon & Garfunkel, I Am a Rock | Throwback Vibez
![Simon & Garfunkel, I Am a Rock: Throwback Vibez No. 40 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/simon-garfunkel-i-am-a-rock-throwback-vibez-40-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 40th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “I Am a Rock” by Simon & Garfunkel.
Rick Glam Unveils VAMPIRE AFTER DARK
![Rick Glam, VAMPIRE AFTER DARK [📷: Rick Glam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/rick-glam-vampire-after-dark.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Intriguing & talented Brazilian electronic artist, Rick Glam, unveils VAMPIRE AFTER DARK (arriving April 8), an extension & conclusion of his debut EP.
Matt Rogers, Lube For The Sleigh | Beaming with Pride
![Matt Rogers, Lube For The Sleigh: Beaming with Pride No. 26 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; 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/matt-rogers-lube-for-the-sleigh-beaming-with-pride-26-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 26th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Lube For The Sleigh” performed by actor, comedian, and singer Matt Rogers.
Jungle, Carry On → Song Review
![Jungle, Sunshine [📷: Caiola Records / AWAL Recordings Ltd]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jungle-sunshine.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ British band Jungle delivers a beautiful, celestial song with “Carry On,” the promo single and sixth track from their fifth album, Sunshine.
Suki Waterhouse, Back in Love | Song Review
![Suki Waterhouse, “Back in Love” [📷: Confidence River, Inc. / Island Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/suki-waterhouse-back-in-love.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Talented English singer-songwriter Suki Waterhouse is happy again, thanks to being “Back In Love.” She eats on this fun, well-rounded single.
Amy Winehouse, Valerie | COVERS
![Amy Winehouse, Valerie: Covers No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Island Records; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/amy-winehouse-valerie-covers-9-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of COVERS (2026), Amy Winehouse delivers a compelling rendition of “Valerie,” originally performed by The Zutons.
Mommy Long Legs, Lube The System | Wacky Wednesday
![Mommy Long Legs, Lube The System: Wacky Wednesday No. 13 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mommy Long Legs; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mommy-long-legs-lube-the-system-wacky-wednesday-13-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Lube The System,” performed by Mommy Long Legs.
Nut | 5 Gems
![Nut: 5 Gems No. 10 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nut-5-gems-10-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Nut: 5 Gems No. 10 (2026) features songs by Beats By AI, Comethazine, Future, GloRilla, and Scrim.
Eliad Cohen, Scruff | Spicy Tunez
![Eliad Cohen, Scruff: Spicy Tunez No. 26 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; QSQUARED; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/eliad-cohen-scruff-spicy-tunes-26-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 26th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Scruff” by Eliad Cohen.
Paul McCartney, Days We Left Behind | Song Review
![Paul McCartney, The Boys of Dungeon Lane [📷: MPL Communications Inc/Ltd / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/paul-mccartney-the-boys-of-dungeon-lane.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Paul McCartney delivers the goods, as he has throughout his legendary career, on “Days We Left Behind,” the promo single from The Boys of Dungeon Lane.
John Summit & The Chainsmokers, ALL THE TIME | Song Review
![John Summit, The Chainsmokers & Ilsey, ALL THE TIME [📷: Experts Only / Darkroom Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/john-summit-the-chainsmokers-ilsey-all-the-time.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ John Summit, The Chainsmokers, and Ilsey put in serious work on the electrifying, fun, and vibe-filled single, “ALL THE TIME.”