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Chubby Checker, The Twist: Throwback Vibez No. 53 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ABKCO Music & Records, Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]

Chubby Checker, The Twist | Throwback Vibez

In the 53rd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “The Twist” by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chubby Checker.

By the musical hype, 2 weeksMay 4, 2026 ago

Striking Bops from April 2026 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

Striking Bops from April 2026 | Playlist

Striking Bops from April 2026 features songs by BTS, Durand Bernarr, Jack White, John Summit, Lady Gaga & Doechii, and Ravyn Lenae & Dominic Fike.

By the musical hype, 3 weeksApril 29, 2026 ago

Jack White, G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs / Derecho Demonico [📷: Third Man Records]

Jack White, G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning musician extraordinaire Jack White continues to flex his innovative spirit with a biblical single, “G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs.”

By the musical hype, 1 monthApril 7, 2026 ago

Paul McCartney, The Boys of Dungeon Lane [📷: MPL Communications Inc/Ltd / UMG Recordings, Inc.]

Paul McCartney, Days We Left Behind | Song Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Paul McCartney delivers the goods, as he has throughout his legendary career, on “Days We Left Behind,” the promo single from The Boys of Dungeon Lane.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 31, 2026 ago

Bob Seger, Old Time Rock & Roll: Throwback Vibez No. 38 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Hideout Records & Distributors, Inc. / Capitol Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay

Bob Seger, Old Time Rock & Roll | Throwback Vibez

In the 38th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Old Time Rock & Roll” by Bob Seger.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 30, 2026 ago

Cloud, Overdrive [📷: Lucky island]

Cloud, Overdrive | Song Review 🎵

George James: Cloud, the guitarist and songwriter from Japan, delivers a high-octane experience with his latest track, “Overdrive.”

By George James, 2 yearsAugust 2, 2024 ago

Prior The End, Cutting My Roots [📷: Timezone]

Prior The End, Cutting My Roots | Album Review 💿

George James, guest contributor: German alt-rockers, Prior The End, rock up to the top table with their new album, ‘Cutting My Roots’.

By George James, 4 yearsJune 21, 2022 ago

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