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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.”
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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.
![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]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/alient-ant-farm-smooth-criminal-covers-22-2025.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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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.
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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.
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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.
![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]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/skatt-bros-walk-the-night-beaming-with-pride-48-2025.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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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.
![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]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/the-mars-volts-the-widow-wacky-wednesday-24-2025.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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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.
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13 More Songs Where the Focus is TWO | Playlist 🎧
13 More Songs Where the Focus is TWO features songs by bbno$, Lil Tecca, Linkin Park, Sebastián Yatra, Tate McRae, and Tyla.
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Getting to Know… Jolly Rox | Interview
In the 457th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Italian hard rock/ glam rock band Jolly Rox.
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Bops That Pop: Jan, Feb & March 2025 | Playlist 🎧
Bops That Pop: Jan, Feb & March 2025 features songs by Behemoth, Doechii, Ghost, GIVĒON, JENNIE, Lady Gaga, and Lil Nas X.
![Alice Cooper, Cold Ethyl: Wacky Wednesday No. 12 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/alice-cooper-cold-ethyl-wacky-wednesday-12-2025.jpg?resize=360%2C240&ssl=1)
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Alice Cooper, Cold Ethyl | Wacky Wednesday
In the 12th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Cold Ethyl” performed by Alice Cooper.
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13 Songs Focused on the Butt | Playlist 🎧
13 Songs Focused on the Butt features songs by 6 Dogs, A$AP Ferg, E.U., Ice Spice, Kim Petras, and Young Nudy.