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    Tom Odell vs. Jamal Roberts: Head 2 Head No. 17 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 19 Recordings, Inc., BMG Rights Management (US) LLC, Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited; Israel Torres, KoolShooters, Los Muertos Crew, RDNE Stock project, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels]
    Columns

    Tom Odell vs. Jamal Roberts | Head 2 Head

    In the 17th edition of Head 2 Head (2025), Tom Odell and Jamal Roberts contend for the best rendition of “Heal.”

    By the musical hype, 1 weekJune 7, 2025 ago
    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 6 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Beatriz Fernandes, cottonbro studio, Cup of Couple, Deni's Fotografia, Jonathan Borba, Leonardo Goncalves wild, Nathan Cowley from Pexels; AcatXIo, Pete Linforth, Thomas from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 6 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Songs That Feature Names, Vol. 6 features songs by Benjamin, Gerardo, Jake Wesley Rogers, Josie Cotton, Lana Del Rey, and Tyler, The Creator.

    By the musical hype, 1 monthMay 9, 2025 ago
    Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gustavo Fring, J Sarkar, Jordan Bergendahl, Ketut Subiyanto, Los Muertos Crew, MC Production, Pavel Danilyuk, RDNE Stock Project, Satumbo 9, Uriel Mont from Pexels; AcatXIo, José Augusto Camargo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 5 | Playlist 🎧

    Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 5 features songs by Elliot James Reay, JENNIE x Dominic Fike, Jerry Butler, Jonas Brothers, Lizzo, and Selena Gomez x benny blanco.

    By the musical hype, 2 monthsApril 30, 2025 ago
    Ervin Munir
    Album 💿

    Ervin Munir, Pure And Simple | Album Review 💿

    George James: Norfolk singer-songwriter Ervin Munir returns with his second studio album, Pure and Simple.

    By George James, 3 monthsMarch 25, 2025 ago
    The Lumineers, Automatic [📷: Dualtone Music Group]
    Music

    The Lumineers, Same Old Song | Song Review 🎵

    The Lumineers bring it on “Same Old Song,” the promo single from their fifth studio album, Automatic.

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsJanuary 14, 2025 ago
    Japanese Breakfast, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) [📷: Dead Ocean]
    LGBTQ

    Japanese Breakfast, Orlando in Love | Song Review 🎵

    Michelle Zauner & Japanese Breakfast warm up 2025 with the classy & enigmatic “Orlando in Love,” the promo single from For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).

    By the musical hype, 5 monthsJanuary 13, 2025 ago
    Aka Kelzz, Odyssey [📷: AKA KELZZ]
    Album 💿

    AKA KELZZ, Odyssey | Album Review 💿

    George James: “Odyssey” by AKA KELZZ is a celebration of emotional freedom & self-discovery. The Berlin-based singer takes us on a trip through vulnerability, resiliency, and delight…

    By George James, 6 monthsDecember 5, 2024 ago
    Getting to Know… WOOF: Interview No. 427 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; WOOF; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… WOOF | Interview

    In the 427th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Chicago-based indie music artist, WOOF.

    By the musical hype, 8 monthsOctober 8, 2024 ago
    13 Totally B!†¢hin’ Songs: Vol. 2 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alan Morales, Anas Ahmed from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    13 Totally B!tchin’ Songs: Vol. 2 | Playlist 🎧

    13 Totally Bitchin’ Songs: Vol. 2 features songs by Bella Poarch, Doja Cat, Future, Ice Spice, Olivia Rodrigo, and Tayo Ricci.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsSeptember 27, 2024 ago
    Getting to Know… Talkradio: Interview No. 421 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Talkradio; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]
    Columns

    Getting to Know… Talkradio | Interview 🎤

    In the 421st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from the Melbourne-based, one-man indie rock band, Talkradio.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsSeptember 16, 2024 ago
    15 Wet Songs About Wet Dreams (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Eren Li from Pexels]
    Evergreen

    15 Wet Songs About Wet Dreams | Playlist 🎧

    15 Wet Songs About Wet Dreams features songs by Adam Lambert, Arin Ray, Artemas, J. Cole, jxdn, and, Wet Leg.

    By the musical hype, 9 monthsSeptember 9, 2024 ago
    North Ship, It Looked Like Rain [📷: adrian purser]
    Album 💿

    North Ship, It Looked Like Rain | Album Review 💿

    George James: North Ship, a musical pairing from Copenhagen, stuns us with their new album, It Looked Like Rain.

    By George James, 11 monthsJuly 26, 2024 ago

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