Solution to 6: Sensational!

    The title hints at sensational spelling, and each clue hints at a word that is sensationally spelled as a band name. The year in parentheses is the year that the band became active. Use the letter that is in the supposedly misspelled band name.

    1. Gem - Jem: J
    2. Tokyo Hotel - Tokio Hotel: I
    3. Churches - CHVRCHES: V
    4. Monkeys - The Monkees: E
    5. Gorillas - Gorillaz: Z

    Using these letters gives the solution jivez.

JIVEZ