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Emei, Night at the Opera: Bangerz N Bopz No. 50 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Emili LLC / Nice Life Recording Company / Atlantic Recording Corporation; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

Emei, Night at the Opera | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 50th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Night at the Opera” performed by alternative pop singer-songwriter Emei.

By the musical hype, 6 daysJuly 11, 2026 ago

A Hodgepodge of Place Songs, Vol. 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Canva AI; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay; from Unsplash]

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, 3 monthsApril 6, 2026 ago

Barry Manilow, Copacabana (At the Copa): Throwback Vibez No. 7 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arista Records LLC; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]

Barry Manilow, Copacabana (At the Copa) | Throwback Vibez

In the seventh edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Copacabana (At the Copa)” by Barry Manilow.

By the musical hype, 6 monthsJanuary 15, 2026 ago

Getting to Know... Demi the Daredevil [Photo Credits: Demi the Daredevil, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype]

Getting to Know… Demi the Daredevil | Interview 🎤

For the 88th interview on The Musical Hype, Jeff Azar gives up the scoop on his theatrical alternative rock band, Demi the Daredevil.

By the musical hype, 6 yearsJune 22, 2020 ago

Caleb De Casper, Good Boy © Caleb De Casper

Caleb De Casper, Good Boy | Track Review 🎵

Caleb De Casper outdoes himself on single “Good Boy,” an infectious, danceable gem about a fatal same-sex attraction.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsMay 26, 2017 ago

Fable Cry, We'll Show You Where the Monsters Are © Zach Ferrin

Fable Cry, We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are | Album Review

Nashville-based “scamp rock” band Fable Cry deliver a hella ambitious effort with ‘We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are.’

By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 12, 2016 ago

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