The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form | Album Review 💿
![The 1975, Notes on a Conditional Form [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/the-1975-notes-on-a-conditional-form-interscope-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The 1975 throw around a vast number of ideas throughout their fourth studio LP, Notes on a Conditional Form, which ultimately lacks cohesion.
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Young M.A, Quarantine Party | Fun Friday 💎
![Young M.A, “Quarantine Party” | Fun Friday 💎 [Photo Credits: 3D, Brent Faulkner, Broesis, M.A Music, The Musical Hype, OmarMedinaFilms, Pixabay, taniarose]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fun-friday-young-ma-5292020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rapper Young M.A brings plenty of fun to Fun Friday (and Quarantine) with “Quarantine Party” from her EP, Red Flu.
Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: May 2020 | Playlist 🎧
![Awesome Songs That Tickled my Fancy: May 2020 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/awesome-songs-that-tickled-my-fancy-may-2020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy in May 2020” features Ariana Grande, Call Me Karizma, Lady Gaga, Sinead Harnett & Todrick Hall.
Day 18: Patti LaBelle, Own My Own | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶
![Day 18: Patti LaBelle, “Own My Own” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, MCA, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/day-18-patti-labelle-on-my-own-30-day-song-challenge.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On Day 18 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, we take it back to 1986 where Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald slay on no. 1 hit, “Own My Own.”
Randy Newman, In Germany Before the War | Throwback Thursday 💎
![Randy Newman, “In Germany Before the War” | Throwback Thursday 💎 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, kalhh, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Prettysleepy, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/throwback-thursday-randy-newman-5282020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
This Throwback Thursday, we travel back to 1977 with Randy Newman and his dark, classic, “In Germany Before the War” from Little Criminals.
11 Superb Songs, Five Minutes or More | Playlist 🎧
![11 Superb Songs, Five Minutes or More [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/11-superb-songs-five-minutes-or-more-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Superb Songs, Five Minutes or More” features by Childish Gambino, David Bowie, Fiona Apple, Jane’s Addiction & PARTYNEXTDOOR.
Day 17: Demi Lovato, Sorry Not Sorry | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶
![Day 17: Demi Lovato, “Sorry Not Sorry” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Hollywood, Island, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/day-17-demi-lovato-sorry-not-sorry-30-day-song-challenge.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With “Sorry Not Sorry,” Demi Lovato serves up the perfect song to duet with someone on karaoke for Day 17 of the 30-Day Song Challenge.
Ro James, Too Much | Track Review 🎵
![Ro James, "Too Much" (Ft. Miguel) from MANTIC [Photo Credits: ByStorm Entertainment / RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ro-james-too-much-mantic-rca.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In advance of his long-awaited sophomore album, MANTIC, R&B singer Ro James releases his fourth single, “Too Much,” featuring Miguel.
Ellie Goulding, Power | Track Review 🎵
![Ellie Goulding, "Power" [Photo Credit: Polydor]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ellie-goulding-power-polydor-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated British pop artist Ellie Goulding returns with her powerful second single of 2020, “Power.”
NoMBe, Heels | Wacky Wednesday 💎
![NoMBe, “Heels” | Wacky Wednesday 💎 [Photo Credits: alehidalgo, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, taniarose]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/wacky-wednesday-nombe-heels-5272020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On Wacky Wednesday, NoMBe intrigues with “Heels” from his sophomore album, Chromatobia (June 12, 2020).
15 Colorful Songs, Approximately Two Minutes or Less | Playlist 🎧
![15 Colorful Songs, Approximately Two Minutes or Less [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/15-colorful-songs-approximately-two-minutes-or-less-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“15 Colorful Songs, Approximately Two Minutes or Less” features brief songs by City Girls, Halsey, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Uzi Vert & Rihanna.
Day 16: Prince, Little Red Corvette | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶
![Day 16: Prince, “Little Red Corvette” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/day-16-prince-little-red-corvette-30-day-song-challenge.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
What better ‘song that’s a classic favorite’ to fulfill Day 16 of the 30-Day Song Challenge than “Little Red Corvette” by Prince from 1999?
Getting to Know… Spacejam | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Spacejam: Interview #80 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Spacejam]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/getting-to-know-spacejam-interview-80.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 80th interview on The Musical Hype, we gain some great background and insight on the France-based, rock/punk/pop band, Spacejam.
Lady Gaga, Rain on Me | Track Review 🎵
![Lady Gaga, “Rain on Me” (Ft. Ariana Grande) [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lady-gaga-ariana-grande-rain-on-me-interscope-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Lady Gaga enlists Ariana Grande for an epic, empowering, and infectious dance-pop record, “Rain on me,” the second single from Chromatica.
DaBaby, Can’t Stop | Terrific Tuesday 💎
![DaBaby, “Can’t Stop” | Terrific Tuesday 💎 [Photo Credits: AnnaliseArt, Brent Faulkner, Interscope, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Robin Higgins, taniarose]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/terrific-tuesday-dababy-cant-stop-5262020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
DaBaby rings in Terrific Tuesday with his cocky, hella confident banger, “Can’t Stop,” which opens his third album, Blame it on Baby.
Day 15: Kygo/Whitney Houston, Higher Love | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶
![Day 15: Kygo & Whitney Houston, “Higher Love” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/day-15-kygo-whitney-houston-higher-love-30-day-song-challenge.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On Day 15 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, Kygo & Whitney Houston deliver a spirited cover of the Steve Winwood gem, “Higher Love.”
OneRepublic, Better Days (Remix) | Track Review 🎵
![OneRepublic, "Better Days (Remix)" (Ft. KHEA) [Photo Credit: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/onerepublic-khea-better-days-interscope-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The uplifting OneRepublic song, “Better Days,” adds some Latin flavor enlisting the services of Argentinian Latin trap musician KHEA.
Evanescence, Wasted on You | Track Review 🎵
![Evanescence, "Wasted on You" from The Bitter Truth [Photo Credit: BMG Rights Management]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/evanescence-wasted-on-you-bmg-rights-management.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“Wasted on You,” the promo single from The Bitter Truth, the forthcoming LP by Evanescence, takes on additional meaning thanks to COVID-19.
Sinead Harnett, Quarantine Queen | Track Review 🎵
![Sinead Harnett, "Quarantine Queen" [Photo Credit: Thairish Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sinead-harnett-quarantine-queen-thairish-limited-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
UK R&B/soul singer Sinead Harnett provides perfect atonement for the COVID-19 blues with the gorgeous, relatable ballad, “Quarantine Queen.”
Nick Jonas, Until We Meet Again | Track Review 🎵
Pop artist Nick Jonas serves up ‘just what the doctor ordered’ on his brilliant COVID-19 inspired single, “Until We Meet Again.”
Kiana Ledé, Second Chances | Mad Monday 💎
![Kiana Ledé, “Second Chances.”| Mad Monday 💎 [Photo Credits: Alexis, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Republic, Robin Higgins, taniarose, Tumisu]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mad-monday-kiana-lede-mad-monday-5252020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Kiana Ledé brings the anger on Mad Money with “Second Chances,” featuring 6LACK from her debut album, Kiki.
Songs That Capture & Embody the Pandemic, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧
![Songs That Capture & Embody the Pandemic, Vol. 3 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/songs-that-capture-and-embody-the-pandemic-vol-3.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“Songs That Capture & Embody the Pandemic, Vol. 3” features Bad Bunny, Call Me Karizma, Nick Jonas, Sinead Harnett & Young M.A.
Day 14: Alicia Keys, If I Ain’t Got You | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶
![Day 14: Alicia Keys, “If I Ain’t Got You” (30-Day Song Challenge) 🎶 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/day-14-alicia-keys-if-i-aint-got-you-30-day-song-challenge.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
What better way to usher in the matrimony 🎶prompt of Day 14 of the 30-Day Song Challenge than the Alicia Key classic, “If I Ain’t Got You”?
Weekly Gems 💎 No. 8: Week of 5-18-2020 | Playlist 🎧
![Weekly Gems No. 8: Week of 5-18-2020 [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, Motown, Motown Gospel, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Rimas Entertainment, Todrick Hall, Toothless]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/weekly-gems-8-5182020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Weekly Gems 💎 No. 8: Week of 5-18-2020 features music courtesy of Bad Bunny, Isaac Dunbar, and Todrick Hall among others.
Isaac Dunbar, Suicide | Somber Sunday 💎
![Isaac Dunbar, “Suicide” | Somber Sunday 💎 [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, RCA, Stock Snap]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/somber-sunday-isaac-dunbar-suicide-5242020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Teen alternative pop artist Isaac Dunbar ushers in Somber Sunday with the darkly poetic standout “Suicide” from his 2020 EP, Isaac’s Insects.
Day 13: Marvin Gaye, The World is Rated X | 30-Day Song Challenge 🎶
With many 70s songs by Marvin Gaye to choose from on Day 13 of the 30-Day Song Challenge, we opt for “The World is Rated X – Alternate Mix.”
Trey Songz, Love Faces | Steamy Saturday 💎
![Trey Songz, “Love Faces” | Steamy Saturday 💎 [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Nathanel Love/Family Photo Studio, Pexels, Pixabay, SilviaP_Design]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/steamy-saturday-trey-songz-love-faces-5232020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Trey Songz exemplifies Steamy Saturday, with the hella sexy “Love Faces” which appears on his 2010 album, Passion Pain & Pleasure.