The Stylistics vs. Joe Simon | Head 2 Head
![The Stylistics vs. Joe Simon: Head 2 Head No. 24 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ace, Amherst; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-stylistics-vs-joe-simon-head-2-head-24-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 24th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), The Stylistics and Joe Simon contend for the best rendition of “You Are Everything.”
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
the musical hype
The Musical Hype (he/him) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education and music theory/composition, respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Music and writing are two of the most important parts of his life.
Merkules, Bass | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Merkules, Bass: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 47 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Merkules Music; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/merkules-bass-bangerz-n-bopz-47-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 47th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Bass” performed by Canadian rapper, Merkules.
Getting to Know… Ventures | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Ventures: Interview No. 411 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ventures; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/getting-to-know-ventures-interview-411-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 411th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Manchester-based metalcore band, Ventures.
Benjamin Elgar, Shameless | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Benjamin Elgar, Shameless: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 28 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Benjamin Elgar; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/benjamin-elgar-shameless-beaming-with-pride-28-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 28th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Shameless” performed by Benjamin Elgar, Shameless.
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, I Care About Detroit | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 97 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc.; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/smokey-robinson-and-the-miracles-i-care-about-detroit-throwback-vibez-97-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 97th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “I Care About Detroit” by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles.
11 Sunny Sun Songs Sure to Brighten Up Your Day! | Playlist 🎧
![11 Sunny Sun Songs Sure to Brighten Up Your Day! (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; GraphicMama-Team from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/11-sunny-sun-songs-sure-to-brighten-up-your-day.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Sunny Sun Songs Sure to Brighten Up Your Day! features music from Ariana Grande, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Dominic Fike, Ethel Cain & Morgan Wallen.
Orville Peck, Kylie Minogue & Diplo, Midnight Ride | Song Review 🎵
![Orville Peck, Kylie Minogue & Diplo, Midnight Ride [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Orville Peck, LLC / Warner; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/orville-peck-kylie-minogue-diplo-midnight-ride-2.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Talented musicians Orville Peck, Kylie Minogue, and Diplo join forces for the colorful, dance-infused country banger, “Midnight Ride.”
Jung Kook, Never Let Go | Song Review 🎵
![Jung Kook, Never Let Go [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; BIGHIT MUSIC; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/jung-kook-never-let-go-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
South Korean pop superstar Jung Kook shares his gratitude to his fans (BTS ARMY) in the fun and infectious single, “Never Let Go.”
Doechii, MPH | Song Review 🎵
![Doechii, MPH [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Top Dawg Entertainment / Capitol; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/doechii-mph-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Florida rapper Doechii brings ample energy and fire in her brief, hard-flexing, quick-paced, single, “MPH.”
The Mamas & The Papas, California Dreamin’ | Throwback Vibez
![The Mamas & The Papas, California Dreamin’: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 96 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MCA; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/the-mamas-and-the-papas-california-dreamin-throwback-vibez-96-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 96th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “California Dreamin’” by The Mamas & The Papas.
Sevenths, Unspeakable Things | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Sevenths, Unspeakable Things: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 48 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sevenths; Projeto Ser Quem Sou from Pexels; Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, HANSUAN FABREGAS from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sevenths-unspeakable-things-midnight-heat-48-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 48th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Unspeakable Things” by Sevenths.
Halsey, The End | Song Review 🎵
![Halsey, The End [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/halsey-the-end-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Halsey pours their heart and soul into “The End,” their moving, first single released via Columbia Records.