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13 Captivating Songs That Are Loosely About Mama | Playlist
13 Captivating Songs That Are Loosely About Mama features songs by Benson Boone, Carl Carlton, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Meghan Trainor, and Victoria Monét.
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Getting to Know… Rocklust | Interview
In the 517th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Italian hard rock band Rocklust.
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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.
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Getting to Know… Versus | Interview
In the 514th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the independent Leeds-based rock band Versus.
![Simon & Garfunkel vs. Disturbed: Face Off No. 13 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia, Reprise; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/simon-garfunkel-vs-disturbed-face-off-13-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Simon & Garfunkel vs. Disturbed | Face Off
In the 13th edition of Face Off (2026), Simon & Garfunkel and Disturbed face off for the best rendition of “The Sound of Silence.”
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wavvyboi, black glitter | Beaming with Pride
In the 35th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “black glitter” performed by Liechtenstein singer-songwriter wavvyboi.
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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.
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An Exciting List of X & Z Songs | Playlist
An Exciting List of X & Z Songs features songs by Beyoncé, Feng, JENNIE, Lil Uzi Vert, Malcolm Todd, and Óscar Maydon.
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13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 6 | Playlist
13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 6 features songs by Artemas, Bleachers, Joji, Michael Bolton, Sasha Keable, and Tammi Terrell.
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15 More Striking I-N In Songs | Playlist
15 More Striking I-N In Songs features songs by Aretha Franklin, Ed Sheeran, Joan Armatrading, Khalid, Luke Combs, and Phil Collins.
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U2, Beautiful Day | Music Lifts
In the 15th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by the decorated Irish rock band U2 performing “Beautiful Day.”
![King Harvest vs. Toploader: Face Off No. 11 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Darbo Music LLC, Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/king-harvest-vs-toploader-face-off-11-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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King Harvest vs. Toploader | Face Off
In the 11th edition of Face Off (2026), King Harvest and Toploader face off for the best rendition of “Dancing in the Moonlight.”