LUKAS OSCAR, Not Important Right? | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![LUKAS OSCAR, Not Important Right?: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 46 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; LUKAS OSCAR; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, AcatXlo, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/lukas-oscar-not-important-right-beaming-with-pride-46-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 46th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Not Important Right?” performed by LUKAS OSCAR.
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Getting to Know… Golem Dance Cult | Interview
![Getting to Know… Golem Dance Cult: Interview No. 468 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Golem Dance Cult; AcatXlo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/getting-to-know-golem-dance-cult-468-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 468th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the industrial dance rock music project Golem Dance Cult.
Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney, The Girl Is Mine | Dazzling Duets
![Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney, The Girl Is Mine: Dazzling Duets No. 1 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions, Inc.; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/michael-jackson-paul-mccartney-the-girl-is-mine-dazzling-duets-2025-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the first edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney collaborate on “The Girl Is Mine.”
Blue Magic, Stop To Start | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Blue Magic, Stop To Start: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 90 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atco / Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/blue-magic-stop-to-start-throwback-vibez-90-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 90th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Stop to Start” by Blue Magic.
13 Outstanding O-U-T Out Songs | Playlist 🎧
![13 Outstanding O-U-T Out Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Elisa, Gustavo Rezende, Helga Kattinger, Tim from Pixabay; Photo by KÜRŞAT GÜNEY on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/13-outstanding-o-u-t-out-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Outstanding O-U-T Out Songs features songs by the Four Tops, Joe Jonas, Meat Loaf, NVDES, and NLE Choppa.
The Knack, My Sharona | Controversial Songs
![The Knack, My Sharona: Controversial Songs No. 18 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; Andrea Mosti from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/the-knack-my-sharona-controversial-songs-18-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind “My Sharona” by The Knack.
Getting to Know… Insonika | Interview
![Getting to Know… Insonika: Interview No. 467 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Insonika; AcatXlo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/getting-to-know-insonika-467-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 467th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Jönköping, Sweden-based experimental metal band, Insonika.
Mary Jane Girls, All Night Long | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Mary Jane Girls, All Night Long: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 89 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mary-jane-girls-all-night-long-throwback-vibez-89-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 89th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “All Night Long” by Mary Jane Girls.
Landan Ash, Up Next Ash | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Landan Ash, Up Next Ash: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 44 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Landan Ash; 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/2025/06/landan-ash-up-next-ash-midnight-heat-44-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 44th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Up Next Ash” by Landan Ash.
Jonny McGovern, Man Areas | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Jonny McGovern, Man Areas: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 45 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; gaypimp; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; 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/2025/05/jonny-mcgovern-man-areas-beaming-with-pride-45-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 45th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight the song, “Man Areas” performed by Jonny McGovern.
Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint, Nearer to You | COVERS
![Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint, Nearer to You: Covers No. 16 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; The Verve Music Group; Alan Cordero, Wolf Art from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/elvis-costello-allen-toussaint-nearer-to-you-covers-16-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 16th edition of COVERS (2025), Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint deliver a compelling rendition of “Nearer to You,” originally performed by Betty Harris.
Aqua, Barbie Girl | Wacky Wednesday
![Aqua, Barbie Girl: Wacky Wednesday No. 23 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Universal Music (Denmark) A/S; 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/2025/05/aqua-barbie-girl-wacky-wednesday-23-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Barbie Girl,” performed by Danish-Norwegian pop collective, Aqua.
15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question | Playlist 🎧
![15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Gordon Johnson, Marcin from Pixabay; Photo by KÜRŞAT GÜNEY on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/15-captivating-songs-that-ask-a-question.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Captivating Songs That Ask a Question features songs by David Archuleta, LaBelle, Lorde, RYANN, Teddy Swims, and Ylvis.
Getting to Know… Sickrecy | Interview
![Getting to Know…Sickrecy: Interview No. 466 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sickrecy; AcatXlo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/getting-to-know-sickrecy-466-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 466th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Swedish grindcore band, Sickrecy.
Nine Days, Absolutely (Story of a Girl) | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Nine Days, Absolutely (Story of a Girl): 1 Hit WONDERful No. 21 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment 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/2025/05/nine-days-absolutely-story-of-a-girl-1-Hit-Wonderful-21-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)” performed by Nine Days.
Betty Harris, Nearer to You | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Betty Harris, Nearer to You: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 88 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sansu / 43 North Broadway, LLC; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/betty-harris-nearer-to-you-throwback-vibez-88-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 88th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Nearer to You” by Betty Harris.
Honey Bxby, Laying In his Bed | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Honey Bxby, Laying In his Bed: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 43 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rebirth Ent. / Art@War/ Warner; 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/2025/06/honey-bxby-laying-in-his-bed-midnight-heat-43-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 43rd edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Laying In His Bed” by Honey Bxby.
Getting to Know… Crone Tye | Interview
![Getting to Know…Crone Tye: Interview No. 465 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Crone Tye]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/getting-to-know-crone-tye-465-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 465th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Crone Tye, ‘the unholy union of dark industrial chaos and glam-punk rebellion.’
Lil Tecca, OWA OWA | Song Review 🎵
![Lil Tecca, OWA OWA [📷: Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/lil-tecca-owa-owa.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Gen-Z rapper Lil Tecca brings the vibes on the brief “OWA OWA,” which samples a 1979 one-hit wonder.
bbno$, Mary Poppins | Song Review 🎵
![bbno$, Mary Poppins [📷: bbno$ / broke]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bbno-mary-poppins.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The ‘It boy,’ Canadian rapper/singer bbno$, continues to flex his charm, deliver another engaging, fun, and utterly silly song with “Mary Poppins.”
Conan Gray, This Song | Song Review 🎵
![Conan Gray, Wishbone [📷: GirlyBoy, Inc. / Republic]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/conan-gray-wishbone.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Conan Gray delivers one of the most authentic, beautiful, and honest songs of his career with “This Song,” the first single from his fourth LP, Wishbone.
Dr. John, Right Place Wrong Time | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Dr. John, Right Place Wrong Time: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 87 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corp.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/dr-john-right-place-wrong-time-throwback-vibez-87-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 87th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Right Place Wrong Time” by Dr. John.
Bops from 2025 That Make You Beam with Pride | Playlist 🎧
![Bops from 2025 That Make You Beam with Pride (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Alexandra Koch, Arvind Ravat, Gordon Johnson, Luiz Fernando Rodrigues Sampaio, M. Harris, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Rosey / Bad Hamburg / Germany, u_9secrfwmuu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/bops-from-2025-that-make-you-beam-with-pride.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Bops from 2025 That Make You Beam with Pride features songs by Chappell Roan, David Archuleta, ETHAN, Jake Wesley Rogers, Kisos, Lady Gaga, and RYANN.
DeWayne Woods, Let Go | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![DeWayne Woods, Let Go: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 22 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Zomba Recording LLC; 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/2025/05/dewayne-woods-let-go-music-lifts-22-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 22nd edition of Music Lifts (2025), we’re uplifted by contemporary gospel musician DeWayne Woods performing “Let Go.”
Kendrick Lamar, tv off | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Kendrick Lamar, tv off: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 44 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; pgLang / Interscope; 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/2025/05/kendrick-lamar-tv-off-bangerz-n-bopz-44-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 44th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “tv off” performed by Grammy-winning and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, Kendrick Lamar.
The Miracles vs. Wham! | Head 2 Head
![The Miracles vs. Wham!: Head 2 Head No. 16 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Innervision, Motown; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/the-miracles-vs-wham-head-2-head-16-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 16th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), The Miracles and Wham! contend for the best rendition of “Love Machine.”
Beyoncé, PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Beyoncé, PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 43 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia; 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/2025/05/beyonce-plastic-off-the-sofa-bangerz-n-bopz-43-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 43rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA” performed by Beyoncé.