Simon & Garfunkel, The Boxer | Throwback Vibez
![Simon & Garfunkel, Cecilia: Throwback Vibez No. 176 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/simon-and-garfunkel-the-boxer-throwback-vibez-190-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 190th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “The Boxer” by the iconic folk duo Simon & Garfunkel.
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15 High-Flying Homosexual Songs | Playlist 🎧
![15 High-Flying Homosexual Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ivan Falcon, Israyosoy S., Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels; AcatXIo, Kelly, Welcome to All ! ツ from Pixabay; Anima Visual on Unsplash, Brian Kyed on Unsplash, Gabriel Martin on Unsplash, lloyd jr. on Unsplash, Tide_trasher_x on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/15-high-flying-homosexual-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
15 High-Flying Homosexual Songs features songs by Angry Samoans, Cameron Joshua McMillan, Darren Hayes, Momus, The Irrepressibles, and Yeticomplex.
Kevin Jonas, Changing | Song Review
![Kevin Jonas, “Changing” [📷: PKJ / Hollywood]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/kevin-jonas-changing.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Elder Jonas Brothers member Kevin Jonas unveils an enjoyable and thoughtful debut pop solo single, “Changing.”
Rico Nasty, PEPPER | Song Review
![Rico Nasty, PEPPER [📷: Atlantic Records Group]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/rico-nasty-pepper.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Although it is brief, rapper Rico Nasty ensures that her single, “PEPPER,” is fierce, piping hot, and engaging as f—.
Getting to Know… Don’t Tell John | Interview
![Don't Tell John [📷: Josh Miller]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/dont-tell-john-josh-miller-photo.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 492nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the multigenerational, Bay Area family band, Don’t Tell John.
Luh Tyler, On My Own | Song Review
![Luh Tyler, On My Own [📷: Luh Tyler / Motion Music, LLC / Atlantic Recording Corporation]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/luh-tyler-on-my-own.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Gen-Z rapper Luh Tyler exhibits plenty of potential on his confident, engaging, and entertaining rap banger, “On My Own.”
Absolutely, No Audience | Song Review
![Absolutely, No Audience [📷: Abby-Lynn Keen / Epic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/absolutely-no-audience.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
British singer-songwriter Absolutely (Abby Keen) delivers a cinematic, dramatic, entertaining, and thought-provoking pop song with “No Audience.”
The Meters, Cissy Strut | Throwback Vibez
![The Meters, Cissy Strut: Throwback Vibez No. 189 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/the-meters-cissy-strut-throwback-vibez-189-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 189th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Cissy Strut” by the New Orleans funk band The Meters.
Rufus Thomas, I’ll Be Your Santa, Baby | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Rufus Thomas, I’ll Be Your Santa, Baby: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 94 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Concord; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/rufus-thomas-ill-be-your-santa-baby-midnight-heat-94-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 94th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “I’ll Be Your Santa, Baby” by Rufus Thomas.
Getting to Know… Joe Buchanan | Interview
In the 491st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Texas-born and raised Jewish country musician Joe Buchanan.
Big Freedia, Santa Is a Gay Man | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Big Freedia, Santa Is a Gay Man: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 95 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Queen Diva Music LLC; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/big-freedia-santa-is-a-gay-man-beaming-with-pride-95-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 95th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight “Santa Is a Gay Man” performed by Big Freedia.
Getting to Know… Noah & The Void | Interview
In the 490th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the one-man band, Noah & The Void, led by Noah Chartier.
Getting to Know… Stone Sea | Interview
In the 489th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the alternative rock band Stone Sea.
jxdn, Happy Holidays, You Bastard | COVERS
![jxdn, Happy Holidays, You Bastard: Covers No. 38 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DTA / Elektra; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jxdn-happy-holidays-you-bastard-covers-38-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 38th edition of COVERS (2025), jxdn delivers a compelling rendition of “Happy Holidays, You Bastard,” originally performed by blink-182.
Dominic Fike, Quite the Opposite | Wacky Wednesday
![Dominic Fike, Quite the Opposite: Wacky Wednesday No. 48 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/dominic-fike-quite-the-opposite-wacky-wednesday-48-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 48th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Quite the Opposite,” performed by Dominic Fike.
13 Divine Do, Does, or Doing Songs | Playlist
![13 Divine Do, Does, or Doing Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/13-divine-do-does-or-doing-songs.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
13 Divine Do, Does, or Doing Songs features songs by Dua Lipa, Isaac Hayes, Sean Dempsey, Tate McRae, The Kid LAROI, and The Staple Singers.
Getting to Know… Non Talkers | Interview
In the 488th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the couple-led, Portugal-based band, Non Talkers.
Peso Pluma & Tito Double P, intro | Song Review
![Peso Pluma & Tito Double P, intro [📷: Double P]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/peso-pluma-tito-double-p-intro.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Música Mexicana musicians Peso Pluma and Tito Double P deliver an entertaining, fierce, and unapologetic single with “intro.”
Mad Tsai, HOUNDSOFHELL | Song Review
![Mad Tsai, HOUNDSOFHELL [📷: Mad Tsai / Rebellion]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/mad-tsai-houndsofhell.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Pop singer-songwriter Mad Tsai shows off his dark side on his fierce, hellish single, “HOUNDSOFHELL.”
Artemas, you and i could never be friends | Song Review
![Artemas, you and i could never be friends [📷: Artemas]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/artemas-you-and-i-could-never-be-friends.jpg?fit=630%2C630&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English pop/darkwave singer-songwriter Artemas satisfies our thirst post-LOVERCORE with the brief, sexed-up bop, “you and i could never be friends.”
Jimmy Eat World, The Middle | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Jimmy Eat World, The Middle: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 46 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; Antoni Shkraba, KoolShooters, Pavel Danilyuk, Photo By: Kaboompics.com, RDNE Stock project from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jimmy-eat-world-the-middle-1-Hit-Wonderful-46-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 46th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “The Middle” performed by the alternative, emo, pop-punk band Jimmy Eat World.
Smokey Robinson, Being With You | Throwback Vibez
![Smokey Robinson, Being With You: Throwback Vibez No. 188 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/smokey-robinson-being-with-you-throwback-vibez-188-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 188th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Being With You” by iconic Motown singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson.
Lady Gaga, Christmas Tree | Midnight Heat
![Lady Gaga, Christmas Tree: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 93 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/lady-gaga-christmas-tree-midnight-heat-93-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 93rd edition of Midnight Heat (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Christmas Tree” by Lady Gaga featuring Space Cowboy.
Key Glock, A+ | Song Review
![Key Glock, A+ [📷: Paper Route Empire, LLC / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/key-glock-a-plus.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Although “A+” lacks any substance whatsoever, save for the desire to drink, Key Glock delivers a brief and infectious rap banger that slaps something fierce.
Lil Baby, Real Shit | Song Review
![Lil Baby, Real Shit [📷: Quality Control Music, LLC / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/lil-baby-real-shit.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Baby keeps it real, no BS, on his entertaining, honest, and blunt rap banger, “Real Shit.”
Tainy & KAROL G, Única | Song Review
![Tainy & KAROL G, Única [📷: NEON16 LLC / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/tainy-karol-g-unica.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Puerto Rican producer-songwriter Tainy and Colombian singer-songwriter KAROL G put in work on the short but utterly sweet “Única.”
The Kid LAROI, A PERFECT WORLD | Song Review
![The Kid LAROI, BEFORE I FORGET [📷: Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/the-kid-laroi-before-i-forget.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
The Kid LAROI conveys those pesky matters of the heart memorably on “A PERFECT WORLD,” the second single from his third LP, BEFORE I FORGET.