Michael Jackson vs. Chris Cornell | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Michael Jackson vs. Chris Cornell: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 5 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Interscope, MJJ Productions; Antoni Shkraba via Pexels; andresilva5, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/michael-jackson-chris-cornell-head-2-head-5-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 5th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Michael Jackson and Chris Cornell contend for the best rendition of “Billie Jean.”
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.
Tina Turner, We Don’t Need Another Hero | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Tina Turner, “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 21 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Parlophone; John Alan Sperry, PIRO, via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/tina-turner-we-dont-need-another-hero-throwback-vibez-21-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” by Tina Turner.
Getting to Know… Arctic Dreams | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Arctic Dreams: Interview No. 333 [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Arctic Dreams; Darkmoon_Art, luis2500gx, OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/getting-to-know-arctic-dreams-interview-333.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 333rd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Serbian-German symphonic/industrial/dark-electro metal band, Arctic Dreams.
11 Totally Tight Songs | Playlist 🎧
![11 Totally Tight Songs [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Marcelo Moreira, shalender kumar via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/11-totally-tight-songs.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Totally Tight Songs features music courtesy of The Black Keys, The Chicks, Jaheim, Ohio Players, and Ravyn Lenae.
Getting to Know… Oceans On Fire | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Oceans On Fire: Interview No. 333 [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Oceans On Fire; Darkmoon_Art, luis2500gx, OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/getting-to-know-oceans-on-fire-interview-332.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 332nd Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from central Scotland metalcore band, Oceans On Fire.
glaive & ericdoa, f–k this town | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![glaive & ericdoa, “fuck this town” [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; LISTEN TO THE KIDS/Interscope; Conna Lee, Madelin Berry, anna-m. w., Johan Duran, RODNAE Productions via Pexels; Pete Linforth via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/glaive-ericdoa-fuck-this-town-fierce-pop-rock-7-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 7th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 (2023), we highlight “f--k this town” performed by glaive and ericdoa.
Chlöe, Pray It Away | Track Review 🎵
![Chlöe, “Pray It Away” [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/chloe-pray-it-away-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Angry, pissed off Chlöe is incredibly effective and ultra-compelling on her short but potent R&B single, “Pray It Away.”
Special | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Special: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 10 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; AOG PIXELS via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/special-3-to-5-bops-10-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Special: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 10 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Adele, Lizzo, Ray, Goodman & Brown, SZA, and The Winans.
Earth, Wind & Fire, Shining Star | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Earth, Wind & Fire, “Shining Star”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 19 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/earth-wind-fire-shining-star-throwback-vibez-20-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 20th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Shining Star” by Earth, Wind & Fire.
BLK ODYSSY, FUNKENTOLOGY | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![BLK ODYSSY, “FUNKENTOLOGY”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 10 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; BLK ODYSSY / EMPIRE; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/blk-odyssy-funkentology-midnight-heat-10-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “FUNKENTOLOGY” by BLK ODYSSY.
Getting to Know… Inherently Lost | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Inherently Lost: Interview No. 331 [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Darkmoon_Art, luis2500gx, OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/getting-to-know-inherently-lost-interview-331.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 331st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Youngstown, Ohio rock/metal band, Inherently Lost.
Earth, Wind & Fire, Reasons | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Earth, Wind & Fire, “Reasons”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 19 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Columbia; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/earth-wind-fire-reasons-throwback-vibez-19-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 19th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Reasons” by Earth, Wind & Fire.