Getting to Know… Solstice Rider | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Solstice Rider: Interview No. 385 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Solstice Rider; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/getting-to-know-solstice-rider-interview-385.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the Q&A in our 385th Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Maryland metal band, Solstice Rider.
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.
Binoy, Cosmic Cowboy | Song Review 🎵
![Binoy, Cosmic Cowboy [📷: Binoy Zachariah]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/binoy-cosmic-cowboy-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Talented Kenyan pop musician Binoy delivers one of the best, hypnotic, slow-burn ballads of 2023 with “Cosmic Cowboy.”
MGMT, Bubblegum Dog | Song Review 🎵
![MGMT, Bubblegum Dog [📷: MGMT / Mom+Pop]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/mgmt-bubblegum-dog.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Alternative neo-psych duo MGMT compel on “Bubblegum Dog,” the second single from their fifth studio album, Loss of Life.
Lana Del Rey, Take Me Home, Country Roads | Song Review 🎵
![Lana Del Rey, Take Me Home, Country Roads [📷: Polydor / Interscope]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/lana-del-rey-take-me-home-country-roads-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey shines on her cover of the John Denver classic, “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”
Beyoncé, MY HOUSE | Song Review 🎵
![Beyoncé, MY HOUSE [📷: Parkwood Entertainment, LLC / Columbia]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/beyonce-my-house-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Grammy-winning superstar Beyoncé drops an aggressive, attitude-laden, and ultra-entertaining banger with “MY HOUSE.”
Sister Sledge, We Are Family | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Sister Sledge, We Are Family: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 181 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sister-sledge-we-are-family-throwback-vibez-181-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 181st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge.
The Greatness is Legit on These 11 Great Songs | Playlist 🎧
![The Greatness is Legit on These 11 Great Songs (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Farhad Irani, Jesus Con S Silbada, Quý Nguyễn from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/the-greatness-is-legit-on-these-11-great-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
The Greatness is Legit on These 11 Great Songs features music courtesy of Carrie Underwood, Quavo, Rod Wave, Sia, and Whitney Houston.
David Guetta & Sia, Titanium | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![David Guetta & Sia, Titanium: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 61 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; What A Music Ltd. / Parlophone Music France; Hamid Tajik, Qamar Rehman, vansh mehta, Viridiana Rivera via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/david-guetta-sia-titanium-music-lifts-61-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 61st edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by David Guetta and Sia performing, “Titanium.”
EGOVERT, CHEERLEADER! | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![EGOVERT, CHEERLEADER!: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EGOVERT; 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/2023/12/egovert-cheerleader-bangerz-n-bopz-13-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, we highlight “CHEERLEADER!” performed by rapper, EGOVERT.
Whitney Houston vs. Gabriel Henrique | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Whitney Houston vs. Gabriel Henrique: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 48 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista, Gabriel Henrique; Hernán Toro, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/whitney-houston-gabriel-henrique-head-2-head-48-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 48th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Whitney Houston and Gabriel Henrique contend for the best rendition of “Run To You.”
Rod Wave, Great Gatsby | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
![Rod Wave, Great Gatsby: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 12 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alamo / Sony Music Entertainment; 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/2023/12/rod-wave-great-gatsby-bangerz-n-bopz-12-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥, we highlight “Great Gatsby” performed by Florida rapper/singer, Rod Wave.
Tink, 40x | Song Review 🎵
![Tink, 40x [📷: Winter’s Diary / WD / EMPIRE]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tink-40x-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
R&B singer Tink makes it clear how much of a dog he’s been on the short but hella potent single, “40x.”