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    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, 24 hoursMarch 28, 2026 ago
    Regine Velasquez, On The Wings of Love: Covers No. 8 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Viva; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Regine Velasquez, On The Wings of Love | COVERS

    In the eighth edition of COVERS (2026), Regine Velasquez delivers a compelling rendition of “On The Wings of Love,” originally performed by Jeffrey Osborne.

    By the musical hype, 4 daysMarch 25, 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]
    Columns

    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 weekMarch 21, 2026 ago
    Toploader, Dancing in the Moonlight: Covers No. 7 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Toploader, Dancing in the Moonlight | COVERS

    In the seventh edition of COVERS (2026), Toploader delivers a compelling rendition of “Dancing in the Moonlight,” famously covered by King Harvest.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksMarch 18, 2026 ago
    13 Memorable, Big-Time BIG Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI;  Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Memorable, Big-Time BIG Songs | Playlist

    13 Memorable, Big-Time BIG Songs features songs by AJR, Ambrosia, Ice Spice, Latto, Tyler, The Creator, and WILLOW.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksMarch 13, 2026 ago
    Disturbed, Shout: Covers No. 6 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Reprise Records; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Disturbed, Shout 2000 | COVERS

    In the sixth edition of COVERS (2026), Disturbed delivers a compelling rendition of “Shout,” originally performed by Tears For Fears.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksMarch 11, 2026 ago
    13 More Scintillating WE Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Design_Urbano, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Scintillating WE Songs | Playlist

    13 More Scintillating WE Songs features songs by Artemas, Durand Bernarr, Fun., Sabrina Carpenter, sombr, and Timmy Thomas.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksMarch 9, 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]
    Columns

    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, 3 weeksMarch 7, 2026 ago
    Donny Hathaway, Jealous Guy: Covers No. 5 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rhino Entertainment Company; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Donny Hathaway, Jealous Guy | COVERS

    In the fifth edition of COVERS (2026), Donny Hathaway delivers a compelling rendition of “Jealous Guy,” originally performed by John Lennon.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksMarch 4, 2026 ago
    Magic: 5 Gems No. 7 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Vinícius Vieira ft from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    5 Gems

    Magic | 5 Gems

    Magic: 5 Gems No. 7 (2026) features songs by Dua Lipa, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Lil’ Kim, and Santana.

    By the musical hype, 4 weeksMarch 4, 2026 ago
    Striking Bops from February 2026 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Striking Bops from February 2026 | Playlist

    Striking Bops from February 2026 features songs by Bentley Robles, Bleachers, Don Toliver, Feng, John Summit, Noah Kahan, Peaches, and Spilata.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthFebruary 27, 2026 ago
    Al Green, To Love Somebody: Covers No. 4 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Fat Possum Records; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Al Green, To Love Somebody | COVERS

    In the fourth edition of COVERS (2026), Al Green delivers a compelling rendition of “To Love Somebody,” originally performed by the Bee Gees.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthFebruary 25, 2026 ago

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