2026 | The Musical Hype

13 Utterly Superb SO Songs | Playlist

13 Utterly Superb SO Songs features songs by Clipse, Gracie Abrams, Madonna, Miles Davis, Olivia Dean, and Peaches.

In the 53rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Haircut” performed by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Kahan.

In the 66th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Im Your Freak” performed by Rocki Mara.

Striking Bops from July 2026 features songs by Charli xcx, Coco Jones, DESTIN CONRAD, Greyson Chance, Sam Smith, TEEKS, and Tyla.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Canadian rapper bbno$ brings plenty of attitude, fun, and utter silliness on his brief but potent single, “burger.”

Advice: 5 Gems No. 24 (2026) Gems features songs by Kehlani, Lyrical Lemonade, Stevie Nicks, TAEMIN, and Tears For Fears.

In the unique 520th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, Jason interviews Alex and Dave, fellow members of the pink-adorned art rock band, Le Bone.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Grammy-nominated country musician Morgan Wallen sounds tried and true, but not brand-new, on “Been By Now,” his first solo track of 2026.

In the 519th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, Clint Bakker provides the inside scoop on the Dutch band Neverskin.

15 Ear-Catching Y-Y-You Songs features songs by Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande, David Allan Coe, Felix Jaehn & Cascada, Rio Romeo, and Taylor Swift.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Independent singer-songwriter Leo Von Sol ‘brings the heat’ and the vibes on his sensual and summery indie pop single, “Heatwave.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BLACKPINK standout JENNIE thrills on her short but sweet, friend/lover-confused pop single, “Less than a Lover.”