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    Face Off

    Ah, let the Face Off begin! In Face Off, musicians compete to determine who delivered the best version of a song. In most cases, the musicians are performing the same song or a remix, rearrangement, or variation of the song. Each performance will be evaluated for vocal or instrumental performance, production, and so on and so forth. After blurbing about each performance, I will briefly deliberate and deliver a verdict about who wins the Face Off. Draws and ties are acceptable, but in most cases, one band, group, or musician will get the edge.

    Jeffrey Osborne vs. Regine Velasquez: Face Off No. 12 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc., Viva; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Jeffrey Osborne vs. Regine Velasquez | Face Off

    In the 12th edition of Face Off (2026), Jeffrey Osborne and Regine Velasquez face off for the best rendition of “On The Wings of Love.”

    By the musical hype, 6 daysApril 25, 2026 ago
    King Harvest vs. Toploader: Face Off No. 11 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Darbo Music LLC, Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    King Harvest vs. Toploader | Face Off

    In the 11th edition of Face Off (2026), King Harvest and Toploader face off for the best rendition of “Dancing in the Moonlight.”

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 18, 2026 ago
    Tears For Fears vs. Disturbed: Face Off No. 10 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury Records Limited, Reprise Records; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Tears For Fears vs. Disturbed | Face Off

    In the 10th edition of Face Off (2026), Tears For Fears and Disturbed face off for the best rendition of “Shout.”

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksApril 11, 2026 ago
    John Lennon vs. Donny Hathaway: Face Off No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EMI Records Ltd, Rhino Entertainment Company; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    John Lennon vs. Donny Hathaway | Face Off

    In the ninth edition of Face Off (2026), John Lennon and Donny Hathaway face off for the best rendition of “Jealous Guy.”

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksApril 4, 2026 ago
    Don McLean vs. Ellie Goulding: Face Off No. 8 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol, EMI Catalog, Polydor Ltd. (UK); fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Don McLean vs. Ellie Goulding | Face Off

    In the eighth edition of Face Off (2026), Don McLean and Ellie Goulding face off for the best rendition of “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night).”

    By the musical hype, 1 monthMarch 28, 2026 ago
    Laura Branigan vs. Michael Bolton: Face Off No. 7 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation, Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Laura Branigan vs. Michael Bolton | Face Off

    In the seventh edition of Face Off (2026), Laura Branigan and Michael Bolton face off for the best rendition of “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You.”

    By the musical hype, 1 monthMarch 21, 2026 ago
    Tame Impala vs. Tame Impala & JENNIE: Face Off No. 6 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Tame Impala vs. Tame Impala & JENNIE | Face Off

    In the sixth edition of Face Off (2026), Tame Impala and Tame Impala & JENNIE face off for the best rendition of “Dracula.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 14, 2026 ago
    Nina Simone vs. Al Green: Face Off No. 5 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Fat Possum Records, Sony Music Entertainment; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Nina Simone vs. Al Green | Face Off

    In the fifth edition of Face Off (2026), Nina Simone and Al Green face off for the best rendition of the Bee Gees classic, “To Love Somebody.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsMarch 7, 2026 ago
    Jennifer Rush vs. Céline Dion: Face Off No. 4 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc., Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Jennifer Rush vs. Céline Dion | Face Off

    In the fourth edition of Face Off (2026), Jennifer Rush and Céline Dion face off for the best rendition of “The Power Of Love.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsFebruary 28, 2026 ago
    The Beatles vs. Bill Withers: Face Off No. 3 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Apple Corps Ltd, Sony Music Entertainment; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    The Beatles vs. Bill Withers | Face Off

    In the third edition of Face Off (2026), The Beatles and Bill Withers face off for the best rendition of “Let It Be.”

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsFebruary 21, 2026 ago
    Bee Gees vs. Tiny Tim: Face Off No. 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol, Street of Dreams; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Bee Gees vs. Tiny Tim | Face Off

    In the second edition of Face Off (2026), Bee Gees and Tiny Tim face off for the best rendition of “Stayin’ Alive.”

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsFebruary 14, 2026 ago
    Mitty Collier vs. Mitty Collier: Face Off No. 1 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen, Mitty Collier; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
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    Mitty Collier vs. Mitty Collier | Face Off

    In the first edition of Face Off (2026), Mitty Collier and Mitty Collier (!) face off for the best rendition of “I Had A Talk With…” (“My Man”/ “God Last Night”).

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsFebruary 7, 2026 ago

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