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    They Might Be Giants, Istanbul (Not Constantinople): Covers No. 11 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra Entertainment; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    They Might Be Giants, Istanbul (Not Constantinople) | COVERS

    In the 11th edition of COVERS (2026), They Might Be Giants delivers a compelling rendition of “Istanbul (Not Constantinople),” originally by The Four Lads.

    By the musical hype, 3 daysApril 15, 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, 1 weekApril 11, 2026 ago
    Disturbed, The Sound of Silence: Covers No. 10 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Reprise; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Disturbed, The Sound of Silence | COVERS

    In the 10th edition of COVERS (2026), Disturbed delivers a compelling rendition of “The Sound of Silence,” originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekApril 8, 2026 ago
    15 Fabulous Songs About Flowers (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    15 Fabulous Songs About Flowers | Playlist

    15 Fabulous Songs About Flowers features songs by Billie Eilish, ERNEST, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Nat King Cole, and Teyana Taylor.

    By the musical hype, 1 weekApril 8, 2026 ago
    A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay; from Unsplash]
    Evergreen

    A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 | Playlist

    A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 features songs by Barry Manilow, Feng, Jill Scott & Tierra Whack, Lady Gaga, RAYE, and TOTO.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 6, 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]
    Columns

    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, 2 weeksApril 4, 2026 ago
    Amy Winehouse, Valerie: Covers No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Island Records; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Amy Winehouse, Valerie | COVERS

    In the ninth edition of COVERS (2026), Amy Winehouse delivers a compelling rendition of “Valerie,” originally performed by The Zutons.

    By the musical hype, 2 weeksApril 1, 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]
    Columns

    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, 3 weeksMarch 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, 3 weeksMarch 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, 4 weeksMarch 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, 1 monthMarch 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, 1 monthMarch 13, 2026 ago

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