Sam Smith, When He’s Gone | Song Review
![Sam Smith, Hazel Eyes [📷: Capitol Records UK / Polydor Label Group]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sam-smith-hazel-eyes.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Award-winning nonbinary pop singer-songwriter Sam Smith strikes gold with “When He’s Gone,” the third single from their fifth LP, Hazel Eyes.
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Garbage, Queer | Throwback Vibez
![Garbage, Queer: Throwback Vibez No. 85 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Almo Sounds Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/garbage-queer-throwback-vibez-85-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 85th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on the 1995 gem “Queer” by the alternative rock band Garbage.
13 Songs Where the MORE the Better | Playlist
![13 Songs Where the MORE the Better (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ann H from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/13-songs-where-the-more-the-better.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Songs Where the MORE the Better features songs by Angie Stone, Britney Spears, BTS, Mary J. Blige, Niall Horan, and Phil Collins.
Dr. John Guns, Overwhelm Me | Music Lifts
![Dr. John Guns & The Anointed Voices of St. Paul, Overwhelm Me: Music Lifts No. 31 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dr. John Guns; 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/2026/08/dr-john-guns-overwhelm-me-music-lifts-31-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 31st edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Dr. John Guns & The Anointed Voices of St. Paul performing “Overwhelm Me.”
Tyler Childers, Dirty Ought Trill | Bangerz N Bopz
![Tyler Childers, Dirty Ought Trill: Bangerz N Bopz No. 54 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; RCA Records / Hickman Holler 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/2026/07/tyler-childers-dirt-ought-trill-bangerz-n-bopz-54-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 54th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Dirty Ought Trill” performed by country singer-songwriter Tyler Childers.
felix jaehn & Omar Rudberg, siren | Beaming with Pride
![felix jaehn & Omar Rudberg, siren: Beaming with Pride No. 69 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Collaection GmbH / Universal Music GmbH; 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/2026/08/felix-jaehn-omar-rudberg-siren-beaming-with-pride-69-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 69th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “siren” performed by German DJ/producer felix jaehn and Venezuelan Swedish singer Omar Rudberg.
Alexander Stewart, Friends Don’t | Dazzling Duets
![Alexander Stewart & Lauren Spencer Smith, Friends Don’t: Dazzling Duets No. 31 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alexander Stewart; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/alexander-stewart-lauren-spencer-smith-friends-dont-dazzling-duets-31-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 31st edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Alexander Stewart & Lauren Spencer Smith collaborate on “Friends Don’t.”
Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 9 | Playlist
![Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Artem Podrez, Geff Ferreira, Mike Jones, Oscar Carbajal, Polina, Sephina Cornwall, Talal Hakim from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, Maicon Fonseca Zanco from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/songs-that-feature-names-vol-9.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 9 features songs by Ayham, Barry Manilow, Bruno Mars, Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, and Santana & The Product G&B.
Napoleon XIV, !aaaH-aH ,yawA eM ekaT oT gnimoC er’yehT → The Flops
![Napoleon XIV, !aaaH-aH ,yawA eM ekaT oT gnimoC er'yehT: The Flops No. 4 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Print Music Inc.; Will Oliveira from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/napoleon-xiv-aaah-ah-yawa-em-ekat-ot-gnimoc-eryeht-the-flops-4-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the fourth edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable “!aaaH-aH ,yawA eM ekaT oT gnimoC er'yehT” recorded by Napoleon XIV.
Tove Lo, DNH | Song Review
![Tove Lo, ESTRUS [📷: Pretty Swede Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tove-lo-estrus.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Swedish pop singer-songwriter Tove Lo drops another bop with “DNH,” the second single and fifth track from her sixth studio album, ESTRUS.
Slayyyter, brand new chanel$ | Song Review
![Slayyyter, brand new chanel$ [📷: RECORDS Label, LLC / Columbia Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/slayyyter-brand-new-chanels.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️½ While it doesn’t match the fun of “Crank” or “Old Technology,” Slayyyter delivers another enjoyable pop track with “brand new chanel$.”
Billy Ocean, There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) | Throwback Vibez
![Billy Ocean, There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry): Throwback Vibez No. 84 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/billy-ocean-therell-be-sad-songs-to-make-you-cry-throwback-vibez-84-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 84th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” by Trinidadian British singer-songwriter Billy Ocean.
Crush Club, Girl, Hold Tight (Marsha P) | Beaming with Pride
![Crush Club, Girl, Hold Tight (Marsha P): Beaming with Pride No. 67 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Crush Club NYC LLC; 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/2026/08/crush-club-girl-hold-tight-marsha-p-beaming-with-pride-68-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 67th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Girl, Hold Tight (Marsha P)”
performed by Crush Club.
Carter Vail, Dirt Man | Wacky Wednesday
![Carter Vail, Dirt Man: Wacky Wednesday No. 31 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Carter Vail / Assemble Sound; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/carter-vail-dirt-man-wacky-wednesday-31-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 31st edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Dirt Man,” performed by Carter Vail.
11 Intriguing Songs About GUYS | Playlist
![11 Intriguing Songs About GUYS (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Edslan Silva, Hayron Fotos, juliane Monari, KOUKI WALIM, Matheus Bertelli, Samuel Portillo from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay; from Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/11-intriguing-songs-about-guys.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
11 Intriguing Songs About GUYS features songs by Donny Hathaway, Ice Spice, RYANN, Sam Smith, and Tyler, The Creator.
James Indigo & TAAHLIAH, Taste My Body | Spicy Tunez
![James Indigo & TAAHLIAH, Taste My Body: Spicy Tunez No. 54 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; untitled (recs); Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/james-indigo-taahlia-taste-my-body-spicy-tunes-54-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 54th edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the eyebrow-raising, naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Taste My Body” by James Indigo & TAAHLIAH.
M2M, Don’t Say You Love Me | 1 Hit WONDERful
![M2M, Don't Say You Love Me: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 31 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 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/2026/08/m2m-dont-say-you-love-me-one-hit-wonderful-31-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 31st edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Don't Say You Love Me” by Norwegian pop duo M2M.
Kid Souf, DONT LIKE TO DANCE | Song Review
![Kid Souf, DONT LIKE TO DANCE [📷: James Giardinelli]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kid-souf-dont-like-to-dance.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Although Kid Souf says he “DONT LIKE TO DANCE,” he delivers a brief, playful, summery dance bop that slaps something fierce.
Cardi B, AH HA | Song Review
![Cardi B, AH HA [📷: Atlantic Recording Corporation]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cardi-b-ah-ha.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The ever-fierce and unapologetic Cardi B brings attitude, energy, and fire to the hard-nosed, zero-f*cks-giving banger “AH HA.”
Beartooth, Eyes Closed | Song Review
![Beartooth, Pure Ecstasy [📷: Beartooth Band, LLC / Fearless Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/beartooth-pure-ecstasy.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Caleb Shomo backlash aside, Beartooth delivers an enjoyable, spirited single with “Eyes Closed,” the second track from their sixth album, Pure Ecstasy.
DESTIN CONRAD, I LOVE YOUR BODY | Song Review
![DESTIN CONRAD, I LOVE YOUR BODY [📷: Above Ground Ent / Destin Conrad / EMPIRE]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/destin-conrad-i-love-your-body.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ On the brief but utterly infectious “I LOVE YOUR BODY,” DESTIN CONRAD continues to impress us with his incredible musical versatility.
Boston, More Than a Feeling | Throwback Vibez
![Boston, More Than a Feeling: Throwback Vibez No. 83 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Epic Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/boston-more-than-a-feeling-throwback-vibez-83-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 83rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “More Than a Feeling,” the beloved classic by American rock band Boston.
13 Utterly Superb SO Songs | Playlist
![13 Utterly Superb SO Songs (2026)[📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/13-utterly-superb-so-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Utterly Superb SO Songs features songs by Clipse, Gracie Abrams, Madonna, Miles Davis, Olivia Dean, and Peaches.
Donald Lawrence, Healed | Music Lifts
![Donald Lawrence, Healed: Music Lifts No. 30 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Zomba Recording LLC; 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/2026/07/donald-lawrence-healed-music-lifts-30-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 30th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Donald Lawrence & Company performing “Healed.”
Noah Kahan, Haircut | Bangerz N Bopz
![Noah Kahan, Haircut: Bangerz N Bopz No. 53 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury Records / UMG Recordings, Inc.; 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/2026/07/noah-kahan-haircut-bangerz-n-bopz-53-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 53rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Haircut” performed by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Kahan.
Thomas Cole, Stubble | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thomas Cole turns facial Hair into a summer anthem With "Stubble."
Rocki Mara, Im Your Freak | Beaming with Pride
![Rocki Mara, Im Your Freak: Beaming with Pride No. 67 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Rocki Mara; 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/2026/07/rocki-mara-im-your-freak-beaming-with-pride-67-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 66th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Im Your Freak” performed by Rocki Mara.