Incubus, Drive | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Incubus, Drive: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 36 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Epic Records; 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/2026/09/incubus-drive-one-hit-wonderful-36-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 36th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “Drive” by the Grammy-nominated California rock band Incubus.
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Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 | Playlist
![Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio, Mikhail Nilov, Sora Shimizaki, Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels; Dominik Weber, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/celebrating-american-through-song-vol-2.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Celebrating America Through Song, Vol. 2 features songs by Ella Langley, Feng, Harry Styles, Jill Scott, Marlena Shaw, and Mountain.
Marlena Shaw, California Soul | Throwback Vibez
![Marlena Shaw, California Soul: Throwback Vibez No. 70 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Verve Music Group / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/marlena-shaw-california-soul-throwback-vibez-70-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 70th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “California Soul” by versatile R&B, soul, and jazz singer Marlena Shaw.
Getting to Know… Revelry | Interview
![Revelry [📷: Revelry]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/revelry-1.jpg?fit=694%2C457&ssl=1)
In the 510th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the genre-blending Southern California band Revelry.
A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 | Playlist
![A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay; from Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/a-hodgepodge-of-place-songs-vol-2.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 features songs by Barry Manilow, Feng, Jill Scott & Tierra Whack, Lady Gaga, RAYE, and TOTO.
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.
Michael Jackson vs. Alien Ant Farm | Head 2 Head
![Michael Jackson vs. Alien Ant Farm: Head 2 Head No. 26 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions Inc., SKG Music L.L.C.; 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/2025/07/michael-jackson-vs-alien-ant-farm-head-2-head-26-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 26th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Michael Jackson and Alien Ant Farm contend for the best rendition of “Smooth Criminal.”
The Miracles, Ain’t Nobody Straight in L.A. | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![The Miracles, Ain’t Nobody Straight in L.A.: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 115 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/the-miracles-aint-nobody-straight-in-la-throwback-vibez-115-2025.jpg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1)
In the 115th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Ain’t Nobody Straight in L.A.” by The Miracles.
Alien Ant Farm, Smooth Criminal | COVERS
![Alien Ant Farm, Smooth Criminal: Covers No. 22 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SKG Music L.L.C.; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/alient-ant-farm-smooth-criminal-covers-22-2025.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 22nd edition of COVERS (2025), Alien Ant Farm delivers a compelling rendition of “Smooth Criminal,” originally performed by Michael Jackson.
13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ | Playlist 🎧
![13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, Bruno, Deb Radeka, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/13-more-thrilling-songs-where-its-going-down.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ features songs by Alex Warren, Benson Boone, HNTR ALLN, Joe Simon, Taylor Swift & The Kid LAROI x Quavo.
BOY, These Songs Are About You, Part 2 | Playlist 🎧
![BOY, These Songs Are About You, Part 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; andresilva5, Angelo Esslinger, anonymous afro portrait, Dasha Kartavtseva, ernestflowerss, Km Nazrul Islam, Masoud Mostafaei, Matty Rogers, Raman Spirydonau, Robiul Islam Pailot, sai peaky, Trung Tín, William Adams from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/boy-these-songs-are-about-you-part-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
BOY, These Songs Are About You, Part 2 features songs by Ariana Grande, Conan Gray, Isabel LaRosa, Purple Disco Machine x Benjamin Ingrosso, Tems, and Tinashe.
Getting to Know… Contortion | Interview
![Getting to Know…Contortion: Interview No. 432 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Contortion; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/getting-to-know-contortion-432-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 432nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Southern California metal band, Contortion.