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    Almost: 5 Gems No. 1 (2026) [đŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    5 Gems

    Almost | 5 Gems

    Almost: 5 Gems features songs by Brandy, Hozier, Kurt Carr, Mike Reno & Ann Wilson, and Sabrina Carpenter.

    By the musical hype, 12 hoursJanuary 7, 2026 ago
    Jimi Hendrix, Voodoo Child (Slight Return): Throwback Vibez No. 3 (2026) [đŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Experience Hendrix L.L.C. / Sony Music Entertainment; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Jimi Hendrix, Voodoo Child (Slight Return) | Throwback Vibez

    In the third edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” by Jimi Hendrix.

    By the musical hype, 1 dayJanuary 6, 2026 ago
    A Terrific Collection of T Songs (2026) [đŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ivan S from Pexels; DoodleDrive, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    A Terrific Collection of T Songs | Playlist

    A Terrific Collection of T Songs features songs by Conan Gray, GloRilla, Kendrick Lamar, Linkin Park, The Beaches, and William Bell.

    By the musical hype, 3 daysJanuary 5, 2026 ago
    Queen, Don’t Stop Me Now: Music Lifts No. 1 (2026) [đŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hollywood Records, Inc.; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Queen, Don’t Stop Me Now | Music Lifts

    In the first edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by the iconic rock band Queen performing “Don’t Stop Me Now.”

    By the musical hype, 3 daysJanuary 4, 2026 ago
    13 Bangin’ Back Songs (2026) [đŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Anderson Rangel from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay; Adrian "Rosco" Stef on Unsplash, Corey Serravite on Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    13 Bangin’ Back Songs | Playlist

    13 Bangin’ Back Songs features songs by GIVĒON, kwn, Luke Combs, sombr, Teddy Pendergrass, and The Kid LAROI.

    By the musical hype, 6 daysJanuary 2, 2026 ago
    Bonnie Raitt, Something To Talk About: Throwback Vibez No. 1 (2026) [đŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Bonnie Raitt, Something To Talk About | Throwback Vibez

    In the first edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Something To Talk About” by Bonnie Raitt.

    By the musical hype, 6 daysJanuary 1, 2026 ago
    Ghost, Umbra: Wacky Wednesday No. 53 (2025) [đŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Loma Vista Recordings; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Ghost, Umbra | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 53rd edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Umbra,” performed by Grammy-winning Swedish metal/hard rock band, Ghost.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekDecember 31, 2025 ago
    A Spectacular Compendium of S Songs (2025) [đŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Dave Naranjo, Nathan J. Hilton from Pexels; AcatXIo, David Dillon, Kate, OpenClipart-Vectors, Samuel JimĂ©nez, Soufiane Design from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    A Spectacular Compendium of S Songs | Playlist

    A Spectacular Compendium of S Songs features songs by Chappell Roan, Chief Keef & Mustard, Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey, Noah Kahan, and Tate McRae.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekDecember 31, 2025 ago
    13 More Electrifying Animal Songs (2025) [đŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 45th & 3rd Music LLC, Amherst, Columbia, DistroKid, Lana Del Rey, Parkwood Entertainment LLC, Smart Study Co., Ltd., Thrivin Here Records LLC, Todisco Music, Universal Music Operations Limited, Urheim, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Music Finland, Warner Music Nashville, Warner Music Norway AS Capitol; AcatXIo, Alain Audet, Andrea Bohl, Gundula Vogel, Joshua Choate, Lucas, Michael Siebert, Ralph, ViolkaArt from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Electrifying Animal Songs | Playlist

    13 More Electrifying Animal Songs features songs by Baha Men, BeyoncĂ©, Chris Todisco, Gavin Adcock, The B-52’s, and Ylvis.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksDecember 26, 2025 ago
    13 Fabulous Forever Songs (2025) [đŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Gordon Johnson, ViolkaArt from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Fabulous Forever Songs | Playlist

    13 Fabulous Forever Songs features songs by Ciara, Dua Lipa, Gunna, Noah Kahan, Rod Stewart, and Romy.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksDecember 24, 2025 ago
    60 Best Songs of 2025 (2025) [đŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Amusement, Atlantic Recording Corporation, Create Music Group, Inc., DSING RECORDS, Durand Bernarr, , Interscope, Island, KRA International Inc., RCA, Republic, Rimas Entertainment LLC, SMB Music LLC, Warner AcatXIo; faraindahouse (Artificial Intelligence), OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    60 Best Songs of 2025 | Playlist

    60 Best Songs of 2025 features songs by Bad Bunny, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Kehlani, Sabrina Carpenter, and sombr.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksDecember 22, 2025 ago
    Queen & David Bowie, Under Pressure: Dazzling Duets No. 29 (2025) [đŸ“·: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hollywood Records, Inc.; cottonbro studio, Sachith Ravishka Kodikara from Pexels; andresilva5, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Queen & David Bowie, Under Pressure | Dazzling Duets

    In the 29th edition of Dazzling Duets (2025), Queen and David Bowie collaborate on the beloved rock classic, “Under Pressure.”

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksDecember 19, 2025 ago

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