15 Engaging, Absolutely NOT Songs | Playlist 🎧
![15 Engaging, Absolutely NOT Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Luis Zambrano from Pexels; AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/15-engaging-absolutely-not-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
15 Engaging, Absolutely NOT Songs features songs by boygenius, d4vd, Kehlani, Kendrick Lamar, LUKAS OSCAR, and Sam Smith.
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Kieran The Light, Heart | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Kieran The Light, Heart: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 30 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Forgiven Music; 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/2025/07/kieran-the-light-heart-music-lifts-30-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 30th edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by Christian rapper Kieran The Light performing “Heart.”
Lil Peep, Praying to the Sky | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Lil Peep, Praying to the Sky: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 60 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Death Note Music, LLC / AWAL Recordings America, Inc.; 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/2025/06/lil-peep-praying-to-the-sky-bangerz-n-bopz-60-2025.jpg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1)
In the 60th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Praying to the Sky” performed by deceased rapper and singer Lil Peep.
Getting to Know… The Purple Helmets | Interview
![Getting to Know… The Purple Helmets: Interview No. 474 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Purple Helmets; AcatXlo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/getting-to-know-the-purple-helmets-474-2025.jpg?fit=650%2C650&ssl=1)
In the 474th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Nova Scotian indie alt band, The Purple Helmets.
Getting to Know… Final Transmission | Interview
![Getting to Know… Final Transmission: Interview No. 473 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Final Transmission; AcatXlo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/getting-to-know-final-transmission-473-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 473rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Bury St Edmunds rock band, Final Transmission.
Howlin’ Wolf vs. The Doors | Head 2 Head
![Howlin’ Wolf vs. The Doors: Head 2 Head No. 24 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra Entertainment, UMG Recordings, Inc.; 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/2025/06/howlin-wolf-vs-the-doors-head-2-head-24-2025.jpg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1)
In the 24th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Howlin’ Wolf and The Doors contend for the best rendition of “Back Door Man.”
DeathbyRomy & Palaye Royale, PRAY TO ME | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![DeathbyRomy & Palaye Royale, PRAY TO ME: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 59 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DeathbyRomy; 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/2025/06/deathbyromy-palaye-royale-pray-to-me-bangerz-n-bopz-59-2025.jpg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1)
In the 59th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “PRAY TO ME” performed by DeathbyRomy & Palaye Royale.
Ruben, Girlfriend | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Ruben, Girlfriend: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 60 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Markussen Music / Warner Music Norway AS; 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/2025/07/ruben-girlfriend-beaming-with-pride-60-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 60th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight “Girlfriend” performed by Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Ruben.
Getting to Know… Shellshock Lullaby | Interview
![Getting to Know… Shellshock Lullaby: Interview No. 472 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Shellshock Lullaby; AcatXlo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/getting-to-know-shellshock-lullaby-472-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 472nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Montana pop-punk band Shellshock Lullaby.
Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll, Hard Fought Hallelujah | Dazzling Duets
![Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll, Hard Fought Hallelujah: Dazzling Duets No. 8 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Brandon Lake / Provident Label Group; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/brandon-lake-jelly-roll-hard-fought-hallelujah-dazzling-duets-2025-8.jpg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1)
In the eighth edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll collaborate on “Hard Fought Hallelujah.”
Con Funk Shun, Ffun | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Con Funk Shun, Ffun: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 118 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Records, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/con-funk-shun-ffun-throwback-vibez-118-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 118th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Ffun” by fuck collective Con Funk Shun.
15 Surefire Classics from the 1980s | Playlist 🎧
![15 Surefire Classics from The 1980s (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gabrielle Durant, Ron Lach from Pexels; AcatXIo, Artapixel, Patrick Schwarz, Victoria from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/15-surefire-classics-from-the-1980s.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
15 Surefire Classics from the 1980s features songs by Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Mtume, Paul McCartney, Prince, and Stephanie Mills.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Down by the Riverside | Controversial Songs
![Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Down by the Riverside: Controversial Songs No. 25 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Airline; Andrea Mosti from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/sister-rosetta-tharpe-down-by-the-riverside-controversial-songs-25-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “Down by the Riverside” by Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
Tsatsamis, Sweet Praise | Song Review 🎵
![Tsatsamis, Sweet Praise [📷: Tsatsamis]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/tsatsamis-sweet-praise.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
London-based singer, songwriter, and producer Tsatsamis drops a surefire, summery dance-pop bop with “Sweet Praise.”
Phil Collins, I Wish It Would Rain Down | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Phil Collins, I Wish It Would Rain Down: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 117 (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/2025/07/phil-collins-i-wish-it-would-rain-down-throwback-vibez-117-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 117th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “I Wish It Would Rain Down” by Phil Collins.
Micah McLaurin, Satisfied | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Micah McLaurin, Satisfied: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 58 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Micah McLaurin; 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/2025/07/micah-mclaurin-satisfied-midnight-heat-58-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 58th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Satisfied” by Micah McLaurin.
Jeffrey Chan, Run That Mouth | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Jeffrey Chan, Run That Mouth: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 59 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Jeffrey Chan; 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/2025/07/jeffrey-chan-run-that-mouth-beaming-with-pride-59-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 59th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight “Run That Mouth” performed by Jeffrey Chan.
Reneé Rapp, Why Is She Still Here? | Song Review 🎵
![Reneé Rapp, BITE ME [📷: Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/renee-rapp-bite-me.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter Reneé Rapp eats on her short but high-flying, R&B-infused, situationship-themed ballad, “Why Is She Still Here?”.
Lauv, Combust | Song Review 🎵
![Lauv, Combust [📷: Lauv /AWAL Recordings America, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/lauv-combust.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Pop singer, songwriter, and producer Lauv releases a brief but pleasant and relatable pop single with “Combust.”
JoJo Siwa, Bette Davis Eyes | COVERS
![JoJo Siwa, Bette Davis Eyes: Covers No. 23 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; JoJo Siwa; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/jojo-siwa-bette-davis-eyes-covers-23-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of COVERS (2025), JoJo delivers a critically panned rendition of “Bette Davis Eyes,” popularized by Kim Carnes.
Light Crust Doughboys, Pussy, Pussy, Pussy | Wacky Wednesday
![Light Crust Doughboys, Pussy, Pussy, Pussy: Wacky Wednesday No. 30 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Red Devil; 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/2025/06/light-crust-doughboys-pussy-pussy-pussy-wacky-wednesday-30-2025.jpg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1)
In the 30th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Pussy, Pussy, Pussy,” performed by Light Crust Doughboys.
13 Entertaining Songs Concerned About the End | Playlist 🎧
![13 Entertaining Songs Concerned About the End (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Adenir Figueiredo Carvalho from Pexels AcatXIo, Colleen ODell, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/13-entertaining-songs-concerned-about-the-end.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Entertaining Songs Concerned About the End features songs by Ariana Grande, Ben Harper, Conan Gray, Dua Lipa, Joesef, Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift.
MANÚ, Dirty Laundry | Song Review 🎵
![MANÚ, Dirty Laundry [📷: NewJupiter]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/manu-dirty-laundry.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
The handsome and talented MANÚ finds himself “still waiting on sorrys” on his short but sweet, summery pop/R&B single, “Dirty Laundry.”
Elliott Yamin, Wait For You | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Elliott Yamin, Wait For You: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 28 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hickory; 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/2025/07/elliott-yamin-wait-for-you-1-Hit-Wonderful-28-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 28th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Wait For You” performed by Elliott Yamin.
Isaac Hayes, Do Your Thing | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Isaac Hayes, Do Your Thing: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 116 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Concord Music Group Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/isaac-hayes-do-your-thing-throwback-vibez-116-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 116th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Do Your Thing” by Isaac Hayes.
boyinbrown, Gay Butt Sex | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![boyinbrown, Gay Butt Sex: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 57 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; boyinbrownrecords; 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/2025/07/boyinbrown-gay-butt-sex-midnight-heat-57-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 57th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Gay Butt Sex” by boyinbrown.
Getting to Know… Mama No Likey | Interview
![Getting to Know… Mama No Likey: Interview No. 471 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mama No Likey; AcatXlo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/getting-to-know-mama-no-likey-471-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 471st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from rock band Mama No Likey.