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20 Memorable Classics from 1986 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

20 Memorable Classics from 1986 | Playlist

20 Memorable Classics from 1986 features songs by Cameo, Europe, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, and The Bangles.

By the musical hype, 1 weekSeptember 4, 2026 ago

Pet Shop Boys, West End Girls: Throwback Vibez No. 74 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parlophone Records Limited; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]

Pet Shop Boys, West End Girls | Throwback Vibez

In the 74th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “West End Girls” by the English synthpop duo, Pet Shop Boys.

By the musical hype, 2 monthsJuly 2, 2026 ago

Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 1 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Victoria Watercolor via Pixabay]

Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧

Incredible Songs: 1980s, Vol. 1 features music courtesy of Diana Ross, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince and the Revolution, and Tears For Fears.

By the musical hype, 3 yearsMarch 20, 2023 ago

Incredible LGBTQ Songs, Young & Old, Vol. 1 [📷: Barcelos_fotos, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, Pexels]

Incredible LGBTQ Songs, Young & Old, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧

Incredible LGBTQ Songs, Young & Old features, Vol. 1 features music courtesy of Kehlani, Oliver Sim, rei brown, Saucy Santana & Steve Lacy.

By the musical hype, 4 yearsAugust 24, 2022 ago

Erasure, “A Little Respect”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 2 (2022) [📷: Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Sire]

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

Erasure, “A Little Respect” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

On the 2nd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “A Little Respect” performed by Erasure.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsJanuary 7, 2022 ago

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