Slayyyter, CRANK | Spicy Tunez
![Slayyyter, CRANK: Spicy Tunez No. 19 (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/2026/02/slayyyter-crank-spicy-tunes-19-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “CRANK” by Slayyyter.
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Harry Nilsson, Coconut | Throwback Vibez
![Harry Nilsson, Coconut: Throwback Vibez No. 28 (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/2026/02/harry-nilsson-coconut-throwback-vibez-28-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 28th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Coconut” by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.
Lambrini Girls, Cuntology 101 | Beaming with Pride
In the 18th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Cuntology 101” performed by Brighton, UK punk rock group Lambrini Girls.
Donny Hathaway, Jealous Guy | COVERS
![Donny Hathaway, Jealous Guy: Covers No. 5 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment Company; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/donny-hathaway-jealous-guy-covers-5-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the fifth edition of COVERS (2026), Donny Hathaway delivers a compelling rendition of “Jealous Guy,” originally performed by John Lennon.
Tyler, The Creator, Big Poe | Wacky Wednesday
![Tyler, The Creator, Big Poe: Wacky Wednesday No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tyler-the-creator-big-poe-wacky-wednesday-9-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Big Poe,” performed by Tyler, The Creator.
Magic | 5 Gems
![Magic: 5 Gems No. 7 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Vinícius Vieira ft from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/magic-5-gems-7-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Magic: 5 Gems No. 7 (2026) features songs by Dua Lipa, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Lil’ Kim, and Santana.
Getting to Know… Linnea’s Garden | Interview
![[📷: Linnea’s Garden]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/linneas-garden-low-res-pr-1.jpg?fit=409%2C613&ssl=1)
In the 507th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Boston-based punk rock band Linnea’s Garden.
Jill Scott, Don’t Play | Spicy Tunez
![Jill Scott, Don’t Play: Spicy Tunez No. 18 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Blues Babe Records LLC / Human Re Sources / The Orchard; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/jill-scott-dont-play-spicy-tunes-18-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Don’t Play” by Jill Scott.
Nena, 99 Luftballons | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Nena, 99 Luftballons: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; BMG Rights Management GmbH; 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/2026/02/nena-99-luftballons-one-hit-wonderful-9-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “99 Luftballons,” the one-hit wonder by German singer Nena and her band of the same name.
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Twisted | Throwback Vibez
![Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Twisted: Throwback Vibez No. 27 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lambert-hendricks-and-ross-twisted-throwback-vibez-27-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 27th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Twisted” by the legendary jazz vocal group, Lambert, Hendricks & Ross.
Getting to Know… poıntless | Interview
![poıntless [📷: poıntless]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pointless.jpg?fit=768%2C512&ssl=1)
In the 506th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Berlin-based melodic heavy rock act poıntless.
Artemas, myself | Song Review
![Artemas, getting up to no good [📷: Artemas]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/artemas-getting-up-to-no-good.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English singer, songwriter & producer Artemas is on a downward spiral thanks to his ex-girlfriend on the dark, selfish, yet enjoyable single, “myself.”
Artemas, psychokiller | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English singer, songwriter & producer Artemas delivers another darkly satisfying single with “psychokiller” from his 2026 tape, getting up to no good.
RAYE, Nightingale Lane. | 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)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ British singer-songwriter RAYE delivers a stunning, heartbroken ballad with “Nightingale Lane.,” the second single from her sophomore LP.
Alex Warren, Fever Dream | Song Review
![Alex Warren, Fever Dream [📷: Atlantic Recording Corporation]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/alex-warren-fever-dream.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter Alex Warren delivers a pleasant, overall polished and well-rounded single with “Fever Dream.”
Kraftwerk, The Model | Throwback Vibez
![Kraftwerk, The Model: Throwback Vibez No. 26 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ralf Hütter /Kraftwerk/ Parlophone Records Ltd.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/kraftwerk-the-model-throwback-vibez-26-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 26th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “The Model” by the German electronic music band Kraftwerk.
13 Compelling Car-Related Songs | Playlist
![13 Compelling Car-Related Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Filip Rankovic Grobgaard, Jibin Yesudasan, WoodysMedia from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/13-compelling-car-related-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Compelling Car-Related Songs features songs by Doechii, Jonny McGovern, Kendrick Lamar, Tate McRae, Teddy Swims, and Tracy Chapman.
Feng, YOLO | Music Lifts
![Feng, YOLO: Music Lifts No. 10 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DistroKid Records; 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/2026/02/feng-yolo-music-lifts-8-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Asian English rapper Feng performing “YOLO.”
Sabrina Carpenter, Goodbye | Bangerz N Bopz
![Sabrina Carpenter, Goodbye: Bangerz N Bopz No. 18 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Island Records; 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/2026/02/sabrina-carpenter-goodbye-bangerz-n-bopz-18-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Goodbye” performed by Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter.
Jennifer Rush vs. Céline Dion | Face Off
![Jennifer Rush vs. Céline Dion: Face Off No. 4 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc., Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/jennifer-rush-vs-celine-dion-face-off-4-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the fourth edition of Face Off (2026), Jennifer Rush and Céline Dion face off for the best rendition of “The Power Of Love.”
Labrinth, Debris | Bangerz N Bopz
![Labrinth, Debris: Bangerz N Bopz No. 17 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; 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/2026/02/labrinth-debris-bangerz-n-bopz-17-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Debris” performed by British rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer, Labrinth.
Gustaph, Because of You | Beaming with Pride
![Gustaph, Because of You: Beaming with Pride No. 17 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; 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/2026/02/gustaph-because-of-you-beaming-with-pride-17-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Because of You” performed by Belgian singer, songwriter, and producer Gustaph.
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, Timeless | Dazzling Duets
![The Weeknd & Playboi Carti, Timeless: Dazzling Duets No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Weeknd XO Music ULC / Republic / UMG Recordings, Inc.; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/the-weeknd-playboi-carti-timeless-dazzling-duets-9-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), R&B singer-songwriter The Weeknd and rapper Playboi Carti collaborate on “Timeless.”
Striking Bops from February 2026 | Playlist
![Striking Bops from February 2026 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/striking-bops-from-february-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Striking Bops from February 2026 features songs by Bentley Robles, Bleachers, Don Toliver, Feng, John Summit, Noah Kahan, Peaches, and Spilata.
Peaches, No Lube So Rude | Spicy Tunez
![Peaches, No Lube So Rude: Spicy Tunez No. 17 (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/2026/02/peaches-no-lube-so-rude-spicy-tunes-17-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “No Lube So Rude” by Peaches.
Lana Del Rey, White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter | Song Review
![Lana Del Rey, White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter [📷: Lana Del Rey / Universal Music Operations Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lana-del-rey-white-feather-hawk-tail-deer-hunter.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey released one of the most captivating songs of her career with “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter.”
Tears For Fears, Advice For The Young At Heart | Throwback Vibez
![Tears For Fears, Advice For The Young At Heart: Throwback Vibez No. 25 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury Records Limited; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tears-for-fears-advice-for-the-young-at-heart-throwback-vibez-25-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Advice For The Young Heart” by Tears For Fears.