brakence, crystallized → Song Review
![brakence, marroW [📷: Columbia Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/brakence-marrow.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of one, brakence drops an ear-catching alternative bop with “crystallized,” an advance single from his album, marroW.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Greyson Chance, Aloe Vera → Wacky Wednesday
![Greyson Chance, Aloe Vera: Wacky Wednesday No. 40 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Lowly; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/greyson-chance-aloe-vera-wacky-wednesday-40-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 40th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Aloe Vera,” performed by Greyson Chance.
Town → 5 Gems
![Town: 5 Gems No. 30 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Erik Mclean from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/town-5-gems-30-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Town: 5 Gems No. 30 (2026) features songs by Doja Cat, Sexyy Red, Teddy Pendergrass, Thin Lizzy, and Yung Gravy.
Martin Garrix, This Dream of You → Song Review
![Martin Garrix, This Dream Of You [📷: STMPD RCRDS B.V. / Darkroom Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/martin-garrix-this-dream-of-you-1.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dutch DJ and producer Martin Garrix delivers rare lead vocals on his beautiful single, “This Dream Of You.”
Mike Taveira, Payphone → Song Review
![Mike Taveira, Payphone [📷: Mike Taveira]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/mike-taveira-payphone.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Handsome and talented pansexual pop singer-songwriter Mike Taveira drops ‘anotha one,’ aka another bop, with “Payphone.”
Chrissy DHK, Chrissy Shark → Spicy Tunez
![Chrissy DHK, Chrissy Shark: Spicy Tunez No. 62 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Chrissy Dhk Ent; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chrissy-dhk-chrissy-shark-spicy-tunes-63-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 62nd edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Chrissy Shark” by Chrissy DHK.
Yung Miami, F You → Song Review
![Yung Miami, F You [📷: Yung Miami LLC / Uptown Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/yung-miami-f-you.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Fueled by a Millie Jackson sample, rapper Yung Miami is unapologetic as fizzuck on her brief single, “F You.”
ETHAN & DEVAURA, Hope I’m Just High → Song Review
![ETHAN & DEVAURA, Hope I’m Just High [📷: ETHAN]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ethan-devaura-hope-im-just-high.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The sexy and talented ETHAN, who collaborates with DEVAURA, brings it on his sleek, vibe-filled single, “Hope I’m Just High.”
Lil Nas X, World’s Greatest! → Song Review
![Lil Nas X, World's Greatest! [📷: Columbia Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lil-nas-x-worlds-greatest.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy winner Lil Nas X returns with smiles and positive vibes on his confident and exuberant pop single, “World’s Greatest!”
Soulidified, Man Ain’t Me → Song Review
![Soulidified, Man Ain’t Me [📷: Soulidified, Inc. / Atlantic Recording Corporation]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/soulidified-man-aint-me.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fine-looking R&B/pop boy band Soulidified also serves up plenty of ear candy on the catchy, sleekly produced “Man Ain’t Me.”
Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 → Throwback Vibez
![Dolly Parton, 9 to 5: Throwback Vibez No. 104 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/dolly-parton-9-to-5-throwback-vibez-104-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 104th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “9 to 5” by the beloved music and cultural icon Dolly Parton.
15 Ear-Catching, Eye-Opening Songs → Playlist
![15 Ear-Catching, Eye-Opening Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anna Shvets,Володимир Олейніков, Emiliano Vittoriosi, Mikhail Nilov, Pegah Sharifi, Ron Lach, Uncle mom’s, Wallace Castro from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/15-ear-catching-eye-opening-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
15 Ear-Catching, Eye-Opening Songs features songs by Beartooth, Ethel Cain, Future, Justin Bieber, Kim Carnes, and The Platters.
Neace Robinson, Heaven had a phone (release em) | Music Lifts
![Neace Robinson, Heaven had a phone (release em): Music Lifts No. 39 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DistroKid; 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/2026/09/neace-robinson-heaven-had-a-phone-release-em-music-lifts-39-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 39th edition of Music Lifts (2026), Neace Robinson uplifts us by performing “Heaven had a phone (release em).”
Shocking Blue vs. Bananarama | Face Off
![Shocking Blue vs. Bananarama: Face Off No. 17 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; London Records Ltd, Red Bullet; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/shocking-blue-vs-bananarama-face-off-17-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Face Off (2026), Shocking Blue and Bananarama face off for the best rendition of “Venus.”
3 Doors Down, Kryptonite → Bangerz N Bopz
![3 Doors Down, Kryptonite: Bangerz N Bopz No. 63 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Motown 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/2026/09/3-doors-down-kryptonite-bangerz-n-bopz-63-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 63rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Kryptonite” performed by Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down.
Stemin, Flip Flop → Beaming with Pride
![Stemin, Flip Flop: Beaming with Pride No. 85 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Stemin Music; 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/2026/09/stemin-flip-flop-beaming-with-pride-85-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 85th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Flip Flop,” performed by Stemin featuring Dyan Tai.
Getting to Know… Prayers Electric → Interview
In the 521st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the British indie psych punk rock band Prayers Electric.
Roberta Flack, Gone Away | Throwback Vibez
![Roberta Flack: Throwback Vibez No. 103 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment Company / Atlantic Recording Corporation; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/roberta-flack-gone-away-throwback-vibez-103-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 103rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Gone Away” by legendary singer-pianist Roberta Flack.
13 Fantastic Songs About Friends → Playlist
![13 Fantastic Songs About Friends (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; PNW Production from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/13-fantastic-songs-about-friends.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Fantastic Songs About Friends features songs by Alexander Stewart x Lauren Spencer Smith, Baby Rose x Leon Thomas, Drake, Foo Fighters, Gracie Abrams & Jordan Firstman.
Limp Bizkit, Nookie → The Flops
![Limp Bizkit, Nookie: The Flops No. 12 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope Records; Will Oliveira from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/limp-bizkit-nookie-the-flops-12-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable “Nookie” recorded by nu-metal band Limp Bizkit.
Joni Mitchell, Big Yellow Taxi | Throwback Vibez
![Joni Mitchell, Big Yellow Taxi: Throwback Vibez No. 102 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner Records Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/joni-mitchell-big-yellow-taxi-throwback-vibez-102-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 102nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Big Yellow Taxi” by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.
Guitarricadelafuente, BABIECA! → Beaming with Pride
![Guitarricadelafuente, BABIECA!: Beaming with Pride No. 84 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.; 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/2026/09/guitarricadalafuente-babieca-beaming-with-pride-84-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 84th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “BABIECA!,” performed by Spanish singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente.
Radiohead, Creep | Wacky Wednesday
![Radiohead, Creep: Wacky Wednesday No. 39 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; LLLP LLP / XL Recordings Ltd; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/radiohead-creep-wacky-wednesday-39-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 39th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Creep,” performed by the Grammy-winning English alternative band Radiohead.
Striking Bops from September 2026 | Playlist
![Striking Bops from September 2026 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/striking-bops-from-september-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Striking Bops from September 2026 features songs by Ashe, Dominic Fike, Greyson Chance, John Legend, LISA, and The Kid LAROI.
Joyce Wrice, Break Me In | Spicy Tunez
![Joyce Wrice, Break Me In: Spicy Tunez No. 61 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Joyce Wrice Music Inc. / BMG Rights Management (US) LLC; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/joyce-wrice-break-me-in-spicy-tunes-62-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 62nd edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Break Me In” by Joyce Wrice.
Jackson Chant, U Can Touch | Song Review
![Jackson Chant, U Can Touch (Ft. David Archuleta) [📷: Jackson Chant]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/jackson-chant-u-can-touch.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jackson Chant taps David Archuleta for the hella cute, ear-catching dance-pop bop, “U Can Touch.”
Icona Pop, I Love It | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Icona Pop, I Love It: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 38 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Record Company TEN / Atlantic Recording Corporation; 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/2026/09/icona-pop-i-love-it-one-hit-wonderful-38-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 38th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “I Love It” by Swedish duo Icona Pop featuring Charli xcx.