Getting to Know… One Exit Down | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know…One Exit Down: Interview No. 408 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; One Exit Down; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/getting-to-know-one-exit-down-interview-408-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 408th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from One Exit Down, led by singer/guitarist, Jacob Assell.
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.
Donovan vs. Palaye Royale | Head 2 Head
![Donovan vs. Palaye Royale: Head 2 Head No. 17 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., Sumerian; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/donovan-vs-palaye-royale-head-2-head-17-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Head 2 Head (2024), Donovan and Palaye Royale contend for the best rendition of “Season of the Witch.”
Kim Gordon, BYE BYE | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Kim Gordon, BYE BYE: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 33 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kim Gordon / Matador; 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/2024/04/kim-gordon-bye-bye-bangerz-n-bopz-33-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 33rd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “BYE BYE” performed by Kim Gordon.
David Ruffin, Walk Away From Love | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![David Ruffin, Walk Away From Love: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 69 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/david-ruffin-walk-away-from-love-throwback-vibez-69-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 69th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “Walk Away From Love” by David Ruffin.
15 Chilling Murder Ballads | Playlist 🎧
![15 Chilling Murder Ballads (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Monika Grafik from Pixabay; Iluha Zavaley from Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/15-chilling-murder-ballads.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
15 Chilling Murder Ballads features music courtesy of Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood, Eminem, SZA, and Taylor Swift.
Little Eva, The Locomotion | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Little Eva, The Locomotion: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 68 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/little-eva-the-locomotion-throwback-vibez-68-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 68th edition of Throwback Vibez (2024), we recollect and reflect on “The Locomotion” by Lil Eva.
MANÚ, Overstimulated | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Manúk, Overstimulated: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 34 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Juanmanul Kornisiuk / Mandatory Music; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/manuk-overstimulated-midnight-heat-34-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 34th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Overstimulated” by MANÚ.
Zach Palmer & Rich, Nothing’s Embarrassing | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Zach Palmer & Rich, Nothing’s Embarrassing: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 17 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Zach Palmer; 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/2024/04/zach-palmer-rich-nothings-embarrassing-beaming-with-pride-17-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “Nothing’s Embarrassing” performed by Zach Palmer & Rich.
Joe Cocker, Bye Bye Blackbird | COVERS
![Joe Cocker, Bye Bye Blackbird: Covers No. 17 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; A&M / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Andrea Piacquadio, cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Matteo Milan from Pexels; MR1313, OpenClipart-Vectors, Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/joe-cocker-bye-bye-blackbird-covers-17-2024.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of COVERS (2024), Joe Cocker delivers a compelling rendition of “Bye Bye Blackbird,” first recorded in 1926.
11 Thrilling Songs About GUYS | Playlist 🎧
![11 Thrilling Songs About GUYS (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Aaron Hairston, András Matesz, Elias Souza, Ivan Ananiev, Kwesi Badu, Mike Jones, MOHAMED eid, Mustafa Bodur, Natan, RDNE Stock project from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/11-thrilling-songs-about-guys.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Thrilling Songs About GUYS features music courtesy of Benedict Cork, Billie Eilish, Mary Wells, ScHoolboy Q, and Thomas Rhett.
Saint Levant, 5am in Paris | Song Review 🎵
![Saint Levant, 5am in Paris [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; SALXCO UAM LLC; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/saint-levant-5am-in-paris-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Multilingual rapper Saint Levant drops another vibe with his brief but entertaining single, “5am in Paris.”
Anthony Russo, Someone Like You | Song Review 🎵
![Anthony Russo, Someone Like You [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Sewing Apples Inc; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/anthony-russo-someone-like-you-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter Anthony Russo delivers a dedicated, well-rounded indie-pop song with “Someone Like You.”