Sam Smith, Diamonds | Track Review 🎵
![Sam Smith, "Diamonds" [Photo Credit: Capitol]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sam-smith-diamonds-capitol-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Upon announcing their third studio album, Love Goes, Sam Smith drops yet another pop bop, the sleek “Diamonds.”
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Justin Bieber, Holy | Track Review 🎵
![Justin Bieber, "Holy" [Photo Credit: Def Jam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/justin-bieber-holy-def-jam-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy winners Justin Bieber and Chance The Rapper make a formidable musical team on their spiritual’ pop single, “Holy.”
Alicia Keys, Alicia | Album Review 💿
![Alicia Keys, Alicia [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/alicia-keys-alicia-rca-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
All in all, Alicia ends up being a pleasant, well-rounded seventh studio album by Grammy-winning R&B artist Alicia Keys.
Elements of Art, Illustrated Via Song | Playlist 🎧
![Elements of Art, Illustrated Via Song [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/elements-of-art-illustrated-via-song.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘Elements of Art, Illustrated Via Song’ features music courtesy of Charli XCX, Christina Aguilera, Roddy Ricch, Ryan Beatty & Victoria Monét.
Favorite | 5ive Songs
![Favorite: 5ive Songs No. 34 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Epic, Fueled By Ramen, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Sub Pop, Universal Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/favorite-5ive-songs-no-34.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five intriguing songs that feature the word FAVORITE in their respective titles.
Getting to Know… Alien feelings | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Alien feelings: Interview #117 [Photo Credits: Alien feelings, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/getting-to-know-alien-feelings-interview-117.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 117th interview on The Musical Hype, we get the lowdown on the North Wales band, Alien feelings.
Getting to Know… The Jailbirds | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... The Jailbirds [Photo Credits: The Jailbirds, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/getting-to-know-the-jailbirds-interview-116.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 116th interview on The Musical Hype, we get the goods from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada hard rock trio, The Jailbirds.
Janelle Monáe, Turntables | Track Review 🎵
![Janelle Monáe, "Turntables" [Photo Credit: Bad Boy]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/janelle-monae-turntables-bad-boy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Janelle Monáe drops an epic soundtrack single with “Turntables,” from the Amazon Original Movie, All In: The Fight for Democracy.
Bruce Springsteen, Letter to You | Track Review 🎵
![Bruce Springsteen, "Letter to You" [Photo Credit: Bruce Springsteen]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/bruce-springsteen-letter-to-you-single.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bruce Springsteen shines on “Letter to You,” the promo single from his 20th studio album, Letter to You, arriving October 23, 2020.
David Guetta & Sia, Let’s Love | Track Review 🎵
![David Guetta & Sia, "Lets Love" [Photo Credit: Warner Music France]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/david-guetta-sia-lets-love-warner-music-france-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
David Guetta and Sia Furler team up and push hard for ‘love’ on the enjoyable, vibe-laden single, “Let’s Love.”
Florida Georgia Line, Long Live | Track Review 🎵
![Florida Georgia Line, "Long Live" [Photo Credit: Big Machine]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/florida-georgia-line-long-live-big-machine-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Florida Georgia Line fail to move the needle no “Long Live.” It’s respectable enough but by no means game changing or innovative.
Andrew Jannakos, Gone Too Soon | Track Review 🎵
![Andrew Jannakos, "Gone Too Soon" [Photo Credit: Andrew Jannakos]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/andrew-jannakos-gone-too-soon-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rising country musician Andrew Jannakos ‘hits all the right notes’ on his hit, “Gone Too Soon,” which benefits from relatability.
13 Delightful Songs Coffee Drinkers Can Get Behind | Playlist 🎧
![13 Delightful Songs Coffee Drinkers Can Get Behind [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/13-delightful-songs-that-coffee-drinkers-can-get-behind.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘13 Delightful Songs Coffee Drinkers Can Get Behind’ features beabadoobee, Joel Adams, Kelly Rowland, Powfu, Quinn XCII & Tori Kelly.
Getting to Know… Arya | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Arya: Interview #115 [Photo Credits: Arya, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/getting-to-know-arya-interview-115.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On Interview #115 in the Getting to Know… series, guitarist Luca Parsini answers our burning questions about his band, Arya, from Italy.
Always | 5ive Songs
![Always: 5ive Songs No. 33 [Photo Credits: Arista, Brent Faulkner, Motown, The Musical Hype, Republic, Sony, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/always-5ive-songs-no-33.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five intriguing songs that feature the utmost consistency, via the word, ALWAYS.
Getting to Know… Søndag | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Søndag: Interview #114 [Photo Credits: Søndag, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/getting-to-know-sondag-interview-114.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 114th interview on The Musical Hype, we get the scoop from Italian alternative rock band, Søndag.
Omar Apollo, Kamikaze | Track Review 🎵
![Omar Apollo, "Kamikaze" [Photo Credit: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/omar-apollo-kamikaze-warner-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative pop artist Omar Apollo continues his ascent on his third intriguing single of 2020, “Kamikaze” reminiscing back on old feels.
Calboa, Admission | Track Review 🎵
British indie rock musician, Calboa is back with a track which puts him even closer to the mainstage of a major festival.
11 Songs Filled with Care | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs Filled with Care [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/11-songs-filled-with-care.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
‘11 Songs Filled with Care’ features caring music courtesy of beabadoobee, Beyoncé, Jeremy Zucker, Mick Jenkins & Ruel.
Border | 5ive Songs
![Border: 5ive Songs No. 32 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Entertainment One Music, Island, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Republic, Sony, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/border-5ive-songs-no-32.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On this edition of 5ive Songs, we select five intriguing songs that feature some form of the word border in their respective title.
Keedron Bryant, I Just Wanna Live | Album Review 💿
![Keedron Bryant, I Just Wanna Live [Photo Credit: Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/keedron-bryant-i-just-wanna-live-warner-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Viral teen singer Keedron Bryant shines on his debut EP, fitting named after the hit that made him famous, I Just Wanna Live.
Jake Paul, 23 | Track Review 🎵
![Jake Paul, "23" [Photo Credit: stop tryna see who put this out]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/jake-paul-23-stop-tryna-see-who-put-this-out-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Jake Paul releases his second rap single of 2020 with “23.” An improvement over past singles, it also highlights issues many have with Paul.
Usher, Bad Habits | Track Review 🎵
![Usher, "Bad Habits" [Photo Credits: Brand Usher / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/usher-bad-habits-rca.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning R&B superstar Usher returns with a great addition to any love-themed playlist with the enjoyable and honest, “Bad Habits.”
Marshmello & Demi Lovato, OK Not to Be OK | Track Review 🎵
![Marshmello & Demi Lovato, "OK Not to Be OK" [Photo Credit: Joytime Collective]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/marshmello-ok-not-to-be-ok-joytime-collective-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Marshmello taps Grammy-nominated pop singer Demi Lovato to share with the world that it’s “OK Not to Be OK.” Indeed!
T.I., Ring | Track Review 🎵
![T.I., "Ring" (Ft. Young Thug) [Photo Credits: Grand Hustle / EMPIRE]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ti-ring-grand-hustle-empire-1.jpeg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning rapper T.I. enlists fellow Atlanta rapper Young Thug for the relatively short but entertaining trap banger, “Ring.”
Alicia Keys, Love Looks Better | Track Review 🎵
![Alicia Keys, "Love Looks Better" [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/alicia-keys-love-looks-better-rca-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winner Alicia Keys releases “Love Looks Better,” the seventh single (!) from her forthcoming studio album, ALICIA.
Ruel, as long as you care | Track Review 🎵
![Ruel, "as long as you care" [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ruel-as-long-as-you-care-rca.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Aussie teen pop singer Ruel continues to showcase a voice far more mature beyond his years on his marvelous single, “as long as you care.”