Music Polls
Every week we run polls to talk about all things musical. Ah..., what fun! We'll give you Notes for getting involved and even more Notes for spreading the word each week - so get voting.
(PS. You need to be a member to get rewarded with Notes.)
 Got an idea for a future poll? We'll award 20 Notes to any successful poll ideas. Let us know here.
Best Records Of 2011 So Far
Already there has been so much great music released in 2011. For the MusicHype poll, we want to hear your nominations. What are the best records of 2011 so far?
Music Video Directors
Thanks to many talented visionaries, the music video is now more than a mere promotional tool but a vast artistic medium. Who are some of popular music's most exceptional music video directors?
NZMM Artists
Sadly New Zealand Music Month is coming to an end and it has been our pleasure to showcase several up and coming local artists who will be included in our 2011 NZMM Mixtape. Come show your support for them in the poll?
Essential Kiwi Debuts
To kick off NZ Music Month, we at MusicHype thought it was necessary to celebrate our local music culture. What are the most essential kiwi debut albums of all time?
Best Cover Songs
There's been several great and not so great covers over the years from Elvis on down the line. We want to hear the best. What are the best cover songs of all time?
Greatest Collaborations
When that artistic chemistry is pulled off, it can open many doors. What are some of the greatest musical collaborations ever?
Memorable Music Movie Moments
The merging of a song with a scene can make all the difference to a film. What are some of the most memorable music movie moments?
Greatest Protest Songs
With political upheaval current events abroad of late, we thought we'd acknowledge the role politics plays in popular music. Help us find the greatest protest songs of all-time!
Best Two-Piece Bands
This week we want you to tell us the best band with just two members. Help us find the best two piece band of all time!
Most Anticipated Releases of 2011
For our first poll of 2011, we want you to tell us what the most anticipated releases of 2011 are for you.
Best Song of the Year 2010
See who won the Best Song of 2010, as nominated by you!
Classic Hip Hop
The rather daunting topic of this week's extended poll is to find the best hip hop track of all time. We want you to let us know your favourite classic hip hop tracks and we'll then vote for the best.
Funniest Real Name
Snoop Dogg didn't start life as Snoop Dogg - he was born Cordozar Calvin Broadus. And Elton John's mum knows him as Reginald Dwight. Who do you think has the funniest real name amongst the artists and musicians of the world?
Craziest Offstage Personalities
There's often something quite different psychologically about rock stars. This week we want you to help us vote for the craziest offstage personalities in music - who do you think is the most bonkers recording artist of all time?
Best Album Artwork
An album's cover is an important element for setting the tone of the music contained within. What album do you think has the best cover artwork? Can be any kind of cover image: photos or artwork - all that matters is that it looks good.
Greatest Music Video
A nice general poll this week - what is your favourite music video of all time? Can be any genre, but has to be a promo music video rather than a live performance. Let us know you're favourite and we'll vote to find the best music video of all time.
Best Debut Album
Debut albums are often a statement of intent. Some bands take a while to reach their potential, but others come into the world fully formed, with guns blazing and killer songs at the ready. What do you think is the best debut album by a band or artist?
Greatest Drummer of All Time
This week we want you to tell us who the greatest drummer of all time is/ was. Oh, and feel free to share your best drummer jokes with us as well...
Best Solo Career
This week we want to know who you think has had the best solo career after leaving their band or previous act.
Worst Solo Career
This week we want you to tell us which previously beloved artist has had the worst solo career after leaving their band to go it alone.
This week's poll was suggested by MusicHy.pe member julius seizure, who gets 20 Notes for his troubles. Want to suggest a future poll and earn yourself some Notes? Let us know your idea.
Who is the Most Kick-Ass Rock Band Ever?
This week we want to know who is the most kick-ass Rock N' Roll band ever! Who puts the rockalicious, metal, glam love into your life? Let us know.
What rock star would you bring back from the dead?
If you could bring one deceased rock or pop star back from the dead, who would it be? Let us know below, and we'll create a poll based on your nominations.
Best Non-Album Single
This week we want to know the best non-album single. The Beatles used to do it a lot, and the tradition is as relevant as ever today with digital distribution changing the way people obtain music. What are your favourite singles that were released on their own and never appeared on any albums? This weeks poll suggested by Mike Snow Hansen. Got an idea for a future poll? Let us know and get 20 Notes if we use it.
Best Follow Up Album
Last week we ranked the worst follow up albums of all time. So this week we're balancing out the karma of the universe (or something) by asking you to rank the best follow up albums ever - those albums that managed to follow up a successful or classic album with something even better. This weeks poll suggested by Dan_Reardon. Got an idea for a future poll? Let us know and get 20 Notes if we use it.
Worst Follow-Up Album
This week we're ranking the worst follow-up albums. Ever really liked an album, eagerly awaited the follow up, only to be crushed with disappointment by an overproduced, unlistenable mess? This weeks poll suggested by Dan_Reardon. Got an idea for a future poll? Let us know and get 20 Notes if we use it.
Greatest B-Sides
This week we're ranking the greatest B-Side tracks all time. Come vote for your favourite song!
Best Song From an EP
This week we're ranking the best EP's all time. Vote for your favourite song from an EP.
Influential Record Labels
This week's poll features songs from influential record labels that have changed the world. Vote for the one you think has had the biggest impact.
Dodgiest Lyrics
Ever enjoyed a song for years and then been shocked when you found out what the lyrics were about? Here's a collection of innocent sounding songs that actually have rather dodgy subject matter. Vote for the dodgiest!
Best Air Guitar Songs
Everyone loves to play air guitar - whether it's the solos, the main riff or even the bass parts, we've all done it. Which of these of these old classics and modern gems are your favourite to rock out to?
This week's poll suggested by julius seizure. Got an idea for a future poll? Let us know and get 20 Notes if we use it.
Best Singalong Songs
Which of these songs is the best to sing along to? Whether you're at the pub, a party or in the shower, rank the songs that get you singing along.
Best Rock Song Intros
Which of these rock songs has the greatest intro? There's a few classic tracks in here, and a few more recent ones that you may not have thought of.
Quirky 90's Videos
It's time for a 1990s quirky video flashback. Here are some of our favourites. Which video do you love?
