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Best Songs of 2026 (So Far) | Playlist
Best Songs of 2026 (So Far) features songs by Bruno Mars, Jill Scott, Lady Gaga x Doechii, Noah Kahan, Olivia Rodrigo, and RAYE.
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Jake Minch, Fingers and Clothes | Wacky Wednesday
In the 22nd edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Fingers and Clothes,” performed by Jake Minch.
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11 Church-Related Songs Not Intended For Church | Playlist
11 Church-Related Songs Not Intended For Church features songs by Jonah Kagen, JORDY, Kyle Alessandro, Lady Gaga, and Lambert, Hendricks & Ross.
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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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A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 | Playlist
A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 features songs by Barry Manilow, Feng, Jill Scott & Tierra Whack, Lady Gaga, RAYE, and TOTO.
![Striking Bops from March 2026 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/striking-bops-from-march-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Striking Bops from March 2026 | Playlist
Striking Bops from March 2026 features songs by Artemas, Baby Rose & Leon Thomas, Harry Styles, Jonah Kagen, Noah Kahan, and RAYE.
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Interesting Songs That Feature Acronym Titles, Vol. 4 | Playlist
Interesting Songs That Feature Acronym Titles, Vol. 4 features songs by Bad Bunny, Clipse, Jill Scott, Kendrick Lamar, ROSÉ, and Taylor Swift.
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Getting to Know… James Houlahan | Interview
In the 508th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Los Angeles Americana and folk singer-songwriter James Houlahan.
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Noah Kahan, Porch Light | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Porch Light” is another triumph from Noah Kahan, thanks to a well-rounded vocal, top-notch songwriting & rhythmic, vibrant musical accompaniment.
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13 More Scintillating WE Songs | Playlist
13 More Scintillating WE Songs features songs by Artemas, Durand Bernarr, Fun., Sabrina Carpenter, sombr, and Timmy Thomas.
![Striking Bops from February 2026 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/striking-bops-from-february-2026.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Striking Bops from February 2026 | Playlist
Striking Bops from February 2026 features songs by Bentley Robles, Bleachers, Don Toliver, Feng, John Summit, Noah Kahan, Peaches, and Spilata.
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Jonah Kagen, Talkin’ About Jesus | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Georgia alternative singer-songwriter Jonah Kagen delivers a marvelously penned, performed, and produced single with “Talkin’ About Jesus.”