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21 Unforgettable and Unusual Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alejandro Reyes, Elena Smuseva, Jayson Hinrichsen, Oss Leos, The Earthy Jay, Vladimir Konoplev from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

21 Unforgettable and Unusual Songs | Playlist

21 Unforgettable and Unusual Songs features songs by Alice Cooper, Diljit Dosanjh, Jill Scott, Klovis Gaynor & The Urinal Cakes, Napoleon XIV, and ROSALÍA.

By the musical hype, 14 hoursAugust 17, 2026 ago

13 Rad Fitting, Clothing-Related Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Daria Liudnaya, Edmond Dantès, fauxels, Luân Phan, Michael Obstoj, Tazz Vaughn, TMA Management from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]

13 Rad Fitting, Clothing-Related Songs | Playlist 🎧

13 Rad Fitting, Clothing-Related Songs features songs by Kane Brown, Kehlani, KETTAMA, Kim Petras, Leon Thomas, and Lizzo.

By the musical hype, 12 monthsSeptember 1, 2025 ago

Gogol Bordello, Start Wearing Purple: Wacky Wednesday No. 6 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SideOneDummy; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

Gogol Bordello, Start Wearing Purple | Wacky Wednesday

In the sixth edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Start Wearing Purple” performed by Gogol Bordello.

By the musical hype, 2 yearsFebruary 5, 2025 ago

Getting to Know… Next Door to Heaven: Interview No. 176 🎤 [📷: Next Door to Heaven, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]

Getting to Know… Next Door to Heaven | Interview 🎤

On the 176th interview on The Musical Hype, Gene Mazunov answers our burning questions on behalf of his band, Next Door to Heaven.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsMarch 24, 2021 ago

10 Disturbing Songs Referencing the Rostov Ripper [📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pixabay]

10 Disturbing Songs Referencing the Rostov Ripper | Playlist 🎧

10 Disturbing Songs Referencing the Rostov Ripper 🎧 features Church of Misery, Chaos Synopsis, Impious, Slayer & Step in Blood.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJanuary 18, 2021 ago

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