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    Open Window [📷: Open Window]
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    Getting to Know… Open Window | Interview

    In the 495th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Thousand Oaks-based rock band Open Window.

    By the musical hype, 3 daysDecember 10, 2025 ago
    A Poppin’ Compendium of P Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Mari Loli from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    A Poppin’ Compendium of P Songs | Playlist 🎧

    A Poppin’ Compendium of P Songs features songs by Chappell Roan, Connie Francis, Def Leppard, Grant & Ash, Olly Alexander, and Sabrina Carpenter.

    By the musical hype, 3 weeksNovember 21, 2025 ago
    13 Sugary Sweet SUGAR Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Bruno,  Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay]
    Music

    13 Sugary Sweet SUGAR Songs | Playlist

    13 Sugary Sweet SUGAR Songs features songs by Def Leppard, Kali Uchis, Keaton Savage, Mariah Carey, Sheena Easton, and Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsOctober 27, 2025 ago
    13 More Songs That Capture a Nontraditional Church Experience (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 More Songs That Capture a Nontraditional Church Experience | Playlist 🎧

    13 More Songs That Capture a Nontraditional Church Experience features songs by Chris Brown, DeathbyRomy, Frankie Grande, Ghost, Marvin Sapp & Samuel Saint.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsSeptember 3, 2025 ago
    Def Leppard, Pour Some Sugar On Me: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 140 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bludgeon Riffola Limited / Mercury; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]
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    Def Leppard, Pour Some Sugar On Me | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

    In the 140th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard.

    By the musical hype, 3 monthsSeptember 2, 2025 ago
    Michael Jackson vs. Alien Ant Farm: Head 2 Head No. 26 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions Inc., SKG Music L.L.C.; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
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    Michael Jackson vs. Alien Ant Farm | Head 2 Head

    In the 26th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Michael Jackson and Alien Ant Farm contend for the best rendition of “Smooth Criminal.”

    By the musical hype, 4 monthsAugust 9, 2025 ago
    Getting to Know… The Trousers: Interview No. 475 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Trousers; AcatXlo from Pixabay]
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    Getting to Know… The Trousers | Interview

    In the 475th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Budapest garage/hard rock band The Trousers.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsJuly 28, 2025 ago
    Alien Ant Farm, Smooth Criminal: Covers No. 22 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SKG Music L.L.C.; Alan Cordero, Flávia Vicentini from Pexels; AcatXIo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    Alien Ant Farm, Smooth Criminal | COVERS

    In the 22nd edition of COVERS (2025), Alien Ant Farm delivers a compelling rendition of “Smooth Criminal,” originally performed by Michael Jackson.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsJuly 16, 2025 ago
    A Fuckin’ Fantastic Bunch of F Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    A Fvckin’ Fantastic Bunch of F Songs | Playlist 🎧

    A Fvckin’ Fantastic Bunch of F Songs features songs by Beyoncé, George Michael, Green Day, Sexyy Redd & Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, and Teddy Swims.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsJuly 11, 2025 ago
    A Hodgepodge of Place Songs (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXIo, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    A Hodgepodge of Place Songs | Playlist 🎧

    A Hodgepodge of Place Songs features songs by Chappell Roan, Dr. John, Fred again.., Janet Jackson, Käärijä & Hooja, and The Weeknd.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsJune 18, 2025 ago
    Skatt Bros, Walk The Night: Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 48 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Republic; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; AcatXIo, All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]
    Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    Skatt Bros, Walk The Night | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

    In the 48th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Walk The Night,” the gay club anthem performed by half-gay/half-straight rock band, Skatt Bros.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsJune 13, 2025 ago
    The Mars Volta, The Widow: Wacky Wednesday No. 24 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; The Mars Volta; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
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    The Mars Volta, The Widow | Wacky Wednesday

    In the 24th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “The Widow,” performed by The Mars Volta.

    By the musical hype, 6 monthsJune 11, 2025 ago

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