Madonna, Lucky Star | Throwback Vibez
![Madonna, Lucky Star: Throwback Vibez No. 163 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/madonna-lucky-star-throwback-vibez-163-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 163rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Lucky Star” by pop icon Madonna.
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13 More Songs Where Girls Like Girls | Playlist 🎧
![13 More Songs Where Girls Like Girls (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Darina Belonogova, Monstera Production, Wayne Fotografias from Pexels; AcatXIo, CatsWithGlasses, Pete Linforth, Vika_Glitter from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/13-more-songs-where-girls-like-girls.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
13 More Songs Where Girls Like Girls features songs by Chappell Roan, Dove Cameron, Janelle Monáe, Kehlani, and Sophie B. Hawkins.
Jonas Brothers, Lucky | Music Lifts
![Jonas Brothers, Lucky: Music Lifts No. 33 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Jonas Brothers Recording, Limited Liability Company / Republic; BD Jewel, Dave H, Jean-Daniel Francoeur, Joshua Brown, Vansh Mehta from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/jonas-brothers-lucky-music-lifts-33-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by the Grammy-nominated pop collective Jonas Brothers performing “Lucky.”
Saja Boys, Soda Pop | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Saja Boys, Soda Pop: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 82 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Republic; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/saja-boys-soda-pop-bangerz-n-bopz-82-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 82nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Soda Pop” performed by Saja Boys from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack.
Thelma Houston vs. The Communards | Head 2 Head
![Thelma Houston vs. The Communards: Head 2 Head No. 35 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; London Records Ltd, Motown; cottonbro studio, Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/thelma-houston-vs-the-communards-head-2-head-35-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 35th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Thelma Houston and The Communards contend for the best rendition of “Don’t Leave Me This Way.”
Damiano David, Zombie Lady | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Damiano David, Zombie Lady: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 81 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Italy / Arista; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/damiano-david-funny-little-fears-bangerz-n-bopz-81-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 81st edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Zombie Lady” performed by Italian singer/songwriter Damiano David.
The Irrepressibles, Ecstacy Homosexuality | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
In the 82nd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight “Ecstacy Homosexuality” performed by The Irrepressibles.
RUSS & 6LACK, Workin On Me | Dazzling Duets
![Russ & 6LACK, Workin’ On Me: Dazzling Duets No. 19 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DIEMON / LVRN / Interscope; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/russ-6lack-workin-on-me-dazzling-duets-2025-19.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), do-it-all musician Russ and 6LACK collaborate on the five-minute-long “Workin On Me.”
Diana Ross, Touch Me In The Morning | Throwback Vibez
![Diana Ross, Touch Me In The Morning: Throwback Vibez No. 162 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diana-ross-touch-me-in-the-morning-throwback-vibez-162-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 162nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Touch Me In The Morning” by Diana Ross.
Utterly Thrilling Gay Songs, Vol. 3 | Playlist 🎧
![Utterly Thrilling Gay Songs, Vol. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Uriel Mont, Vinícius Vieira ft, Wayne Fotografias from Pexels; AcatXIo, Alexandra_Koch, ernestflowerss, Gerd Altmann, Sibling Yonten Phuntsok from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/utterly-thrilling-gay-songs-vol-3.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Utterly Thrilling Gay Songs, Vol. 3 features songs by Ash Gordon & Alaska Thunderfuck, Donavan Burt, Eli, Juno Lev, Samuel Saint, and Super Cassette.
The Kinks, A Well Respected Man | Throwback Vibez
![The Kinks, A Well Respected Man: Throwback Vibez No. 161 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/the-kinks-a-well-respected-man-throwback-vibez-161-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 161st edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “A Well Respected Man” by The Kinks.
The Beaches, Touch Myself | Midnight Heat
![The Beaches, Touch Myself: Midnight Heat No. 80 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Beaches / AWAL Recordings America, Inc; 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/2025/10/the-beaches-touch-myself-midnight-heat-80-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 80th edition of Midnight Heat (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Touch Myself” by The Beaches.
NOJO & DigBar, Homosexual Friend | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![NOJO & DigBar, Homosexual Friend: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 81 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; NOJO Hits; 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/nojo-digbar-homosexual-friend-beaming-with-pride-81-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 81st edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight “Homosexual Friend” performed by NOJO and DigBar.
The Communards, Don’t Leave Me This Way | COVERS
![The Communards, Don’t Leave Me This Way: Covers No. 31 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; London Records Ltd; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/the-communards-dont-leave-me-this-way-covers-31-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 31st edition of COVERS (2025), The Communards deliver a compelling rendition of “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” popularized by Thelma Houston.
d3r, 6arelyhuman & Pröz, zombies | Wacky Wednesday
![d3r, 6arelyhuman & Pröz, zombies: Wacky Wednesday No. 41 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; euroboyz; 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/2025/08/d3r-6arelyhuman-proz-zombies-wacky-wednesday-41-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 41st edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “zombies,” performed by d3r, 6arelyhuman & Pröz.
11 Morbidly Striking DEAD Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Morbidly Striking DEAD Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Hilary Clark from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/11-morbidly-striking-dead-songs.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
11 Morbidly Striking DEAD Songs features songs by Architects, Black Sabbath, David Kushner, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and Tyler, The Creator.
Queensrÿche, Silent Lucidity | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Queensrÿche, Silent Lucidity: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 39 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; 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/2025/10/queensryche-silent-lucidity-1-Hit-Wonderful-39-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 39th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Silent Lucidity” performed by Queensrÿche.
Odetta, Hit Or Miss | Throwback Vibez
![Odetta, Hit Or Miss: Throwback Vibez No. 160 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Republic; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/odetta-hit-or-miss-throwback-vibez-160-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 160th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Hit Or Miss” by ‘The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement,’ Odetta.
Ledisi, Quality Time | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Ledisi, Quality Time: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 79 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Listen Back Entertainment, LLC / BMG Rights Management (US) LLC; 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/2025/10/ledisi-quality-time-midnight-heat-79-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 79th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Quality Time” by Ledisi featuring Butcher Brown.
Artemas, superstar | Song Review 🎵
![Artemas, LOVERCORE [📷: Artemas]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/artemas-lovercore.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ English singer, songwriter, and producer Artemas keeps the edgy, sensual vibes alive and well on his totally obsessed single, “Superstar.”
Leon Thomas, Just How You Are | Song Review 🎵
![Leon Thomas, Just How You Are [📷: EZMNY / Motown]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/leon-thomas-just-how-you-are.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Leon Thomas brings the vocals and vibes on the groovy “Just How You Are.”
Phil Collins, Another Day In Paradise | Throwback Vibez
![Phil Collins, Another Day in Paradise: Throwback Vibez No. 159 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Philip Collins Ltd. / Rhino Entertainment Company; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/phil-collins-another-day-in-paradise-throwback-vibez-159-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 159th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Another Day in Paradise” by Phil Collins.
13 Incredibly Hot Songs for Any Time of the Year | Playlist 🎧
![13 Incredibly Hot Songs for Any Time of the Year (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, M., OpenClipart-Vectors, PublicDomainPictures, Shonda, Wälz, Werner Weisser from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/13-incredibly-hot-songs-for-any-time-of-the-year.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
13 Incredibly Hot Songs for Any Time of the Year features songs by Chappell Roan, Donna Summer, Jake Wesley Rogers, Megan The Stallion, Nick Gilder & Snoop Dogg.
Getting to Know… I Am Untitled | Interview
In the 485th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from I Am Untitled.
Getting to Know… Paul Archer | Interview
![Paul Archer (advertisement from July 25, 2025 art exhibit and live music at The Sunflower) [📷: Paul Archer]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/paul-archer-the-sunflower-show.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 484th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Irish singer/songwriter and visual artist Paul Archer.
YUNGBLUD, Zombie | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![YUNGBLUD, Zombie: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 80 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Locomotion Recordings / Capitol; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/yungblud-zombie-bangerz-n-bopz-80-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 80th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Zombie” performed by YUNGBLUD.
Momus vs. Kirin J Callinan | Head 2 Head
![Momus vs. Kirin J Callinan: Head 2 Head No. 34 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Cherry Red, Terrible; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/momus-vs-kiran-j-callinan-head-2-head-34-2025.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Momus and Kirin J Callinan contend for the best rendition of “The Homosexual.”