The Rolling Stones, Living in a Ghost Town | Track Review 🎵
![The Rolling Stones, Living in a Ghost Town [Photo Credit: Promotone B.V.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/the-rolling-stones-living-in-a-ghost-town-promotone-bv-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The Rolling Stones deliver a surefire hit with “Living in a Ghost Town,” a song not inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, yet captures it.
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Cormega, Mega (EP) | Album Review 💿
![Cormega, Mega (EP) [Photo Credit: Cormega Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cormega-mega-ep-cormega-music-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Underrated, incredibly gifted, veteran New York rapper Cormega “shines bright like a diamond” on his seven-song EP, Mega.
Kelly Clarkson, I Dare You | Terrific Tuesday 💎
![Kelly Clarkson, “I Dare You” | Terrific Tuesday [Photo Credits: AnnaliseArt, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, Robin Higgins, taniarose]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/terrific-tuesday-kelly-clarkson-4282020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Kelly Clarkson uplifts on the fearless “I Dare You,” which feels tailor made to atone for a Mad Monday and ring in a Terrific Tuesday.
11 More Really ‘Good’ Songs… It’s That Simple | Playlist 🎧
![11 More Really ‘Good’ Songs… It’s That Simple [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/11-more-really-goood-songs-its-that-simple-e1759244874959.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 More Really ‘Good’ Songs… It’s That Simple” features music courtesy of Alicia Keys, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Mac Miller & Ne-Yo.
Getting to Know… Tradmrkd | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know Tradmrkd: Interview #78 [Photo Credits: Tradmrkd, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/getting-to-know-tradmrkd-interview-78.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 78th interview on The Musical Hype, Eddie Flinn provides insight into the Scottish alternative rock band, Tradmrkd.
Alicia Keys, “Good Job” | Track Review 🎵
![Alicia Keys, "Good Job" [Photo Credit: RCA]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/alicia-keys-good-job-rca-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
With “Good Job,” the 4th single from Alicia, Alicia Keys delivers an encouraging and uplifting song aimed at everyone affected by COVID-19.
Hopsin, Covid Mansion | Track Review 🎵
![Hopsin, "Covid Mansion" [Photo Credit: Undercover Prodigy]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/hopsin-covid-mansion-undercover-prodigy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The ever unapologetic Hopsin joins a growing number of musicians releasing coronavirus inspired songs with the polarizing “Covid Mansion.”
Alec Benjamin, Six Feet Apart | Track Review 🎵
![Alec Benjamin, "Six Feet Apart" [Photo Credit: Alec Benjamin]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/alec-benjamin-six-feet-apart-alec-benjamin-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On “Six Feet Apart,” Alec Benjamin releases a song that superbly captures the emotional effects of COVID-19 in regard to social distancing.
Fiona Apple, Fetch the Bolt Cutters | Mad Monday 💎
![Fiona Apple, “Fetch the Bolt Cutters” | Mad Monday [Photo Credits: Alexis, Brent Faulkner, Epic,The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Robin Higgins, taniarose, Tumisu]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/mad-monday-fiona-apple-mad-monday-4272020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Fiona Apple brings some anger to Mad Monday with “Fetch the Bolt Cutters,” the title track from her long awaited fifth LP.
10 Songs That Capture & Embody the Pandemic | Playlist 🎧
![10 Songs That Capture & Embody the Pandemic [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/10-songs-that-capture-and-embody-the-pandemic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“10 Songs That Capture & Embody the Pandemic” features Alec Benjamin, Hopsin, Kacey Musgraves, OneRepublic & Twenty One Pilots.
Weekly Gems 💎 No. 4: Week of 4-20-2020 | Playlist 🎧
![Weekly Gems No. 4: Week of 4-20-2020 [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Def Jam, Interscope, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, RCA, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/weekly-gems-4-4202020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
WEEKLY GEMS 💎NO. 4: WEEK OF 4-20-2020 features music courtesy of DaBaby, Grimes, The Strokes & Usher among others.
Hayley Williams, Leave It Alone | Somber Sunday 💎
![Somber Sunday No. 4: Hayley Williams, “Leave It Alone” [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Stock Snap]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/somber-sunday-hayley-williams-4262020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Hayley Williams helps Somber Sunday live up to its name with her grief-filled record, “Leave It Alone,” hailing from Petals for Armor.
DaBaby, Nasty | Steamy Saturday 💎
![Steamy Saturday No. 4: DaBaby, “Nasty” [Photo Credits: Andre Beukes, Brent Faulkner, Interscope, The Musical Hype, Nathanel Love/Family Photo Studio, Pexels, Pixabay, SilviaP_Design]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/steamy-saturday-dababy-4252020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
DaBaby, assisted by Megan Thee Stallion & Ashanti, exemplifies Steamy Saturday, with the filthy “Nasty” from his 2020 LP, Blame it on Baby.
Getting to Know… Undefeated | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Undefeated [Photo Credit: Undefeated, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/getting-to-know-undefeated-interview-77.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
For the 77th interview on The Musical Hype, vocalist/guitarist Meredith Dunckel gives us the scoop on rising New York teen band, Undefeated.
Aaron Avis, Bad Bitch Walk | Track Review 🎵
![Aaron Avis, "Bad Bitch Walk" [Photo Credit: Arctic Spell]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/aaron-avis-bad-bitch-walk-arctic-spell-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On “Bad Bitch Walk,” Aaron Avis serves up a thrilling, personal & vulnerable record about feelings surrounding coming out as bisexual.
Kelly Clarkson, I Dare You | Track Review 🎵
![Kelly Clarkson, "I Dare You" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/kelly-clarkson-i-dare-you-atlantic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson, a bop unto herself, delivers another bop of song with the uplifting “I Dare You.”
Usher, Lil Jon & Ludacris, SexBeat | Fun Friday 💎
Reunited after 16 years, Usher, Lil Jon & Ludacris bring some surefire, sensual fun to Fun Friday with “SexBeat”.
Kehlani, Everybody Business | Track Review 🎵
![Kehlani, "Everybody Business" [Photo Credit: Atlantic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/kehlani-everybody-business-atlantic-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated R&B artist Kehlani tries her best to tune out the haters on her enjoyable, well-rounded single, “Everybody Business.”
Prince, “Nothing Compares 2 U” | Throwback Thursday 💎
![Throwback Thursday No. 4: Prince, “Nothing Compares 2 U” [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, kalhh, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, Prettysleepy, Warner]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/throwback-thursday-prince-4232020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Taking it back to the 80s, we look to Prince on Throwback Thursday (TBT) with the original recording of “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
11 Cutting Edge Cut Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Cutting Edge Cut Songs [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/11-cutting-edge-cut-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Cutting Edge Cut Songs” features music courtesy of 6LACK, Fiona Apple, J. Cole, Moses Sumney and Tink among others.
Getting to Know… Dialekt | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know... Dialekt: Interview #76 [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, Dialekt, The Musical Hype]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/getting-to-know-dialekt-interview-76.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
On the 76th interview on the Musical Hype, members Mat Augustyniak and Matt Haynes provide insight into their intriguing band, Dialekt.
Still Woozy, Window | Track Review 🎵
![Still Woozy, "Window" [Photo Credits: Still Woozy Productions Inc. / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/still-woozy-window-interscope-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Sven Gamsky, better known as Still Woozy, drops a short but sweet bop with “Window,” which is cool and chill, filled with sexy vibes.
Fiona Apple, Fetch the Bolt Cutters | Album Review 💿
Despite waiting an agonizing eight years, Fiona Apple delivers an instant classic with her fifth studio album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters.
Grimes, “We Appreciate Power” | Wacky Wednesday 💎
![Wacky Wednesday No. 4: Grimes, “We Appreciate Power” [Photo Credits: 4AD, alehidalgo, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay, taniarose]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/wacky-wednesday-grimes-4222020.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grimes makes Wacky Wednesday truly wacky and quite compelling with “We Appreciate Power” from her 2020 album, Miss Anthropocene.
11 Captivating Songs About the Earth – Well – Some of Them | Playlist 🎧
![11 Captivating Songs About the Earth – Well – Some of Them [Photo Credit: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/11-captivating-songs-about-the-earth-well-some-of-them-playlist-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
“11 Captivating Songs About the Earth – Well – Some of Them” features Declan McKenna, Easy Life, Grimes, Michael Jackson & ODESZA.
Playboi Carti, @MEH | Track Review 🎵
![Playboi Carti, "@MEH" [Photo Credits: AWGE/Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/playboi-carti-at-meh-interscope-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Rapper Playboi Carti brings energy on his first single “@MEH,” but otherwise delivers a ‘meh’ performance at best.
Kelly Rowland, Coffee | Track Review 🎵
![Kelly, "Coffee" [Photo Credit: KTR]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/kelly-rowland-coffee-ktr-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy winner Kelly Rowland returns with a sexy new R&B single, “Coffee.” While respectable, it lacks the wow factor.