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Book reviews on music, artists, and pop culture related literature.
Review of 'The Singer Sisters'
There's a meta-genre of fiction epitomized in different but overlapping ways by Eddie and the Cruisers, Rob Reiner's This Is Spinal Tap, and Daisy Jones and the Six -- the first and the third adapted to the screen from novels -- that helps us understand what those who make music that lights up our nights are doing, feeling, and thinking when they're off-stage and not in the studio. Sarah Seltzer's The Singer Singers, a debut novel to be published this August, not only fits well in that narrative family, but in some ways exceeds it. I'd expect to see it adapted on some kind of screen before too long.
Paul LevinsonPublished 26 days ago in BeatTaken care of Powell, occupations report and Apple will shake advertises this week
Taken care off's Powell, occupations report and Apple will shake publicizes this week This week won't be one of those quiet weeks. It has two enormously huge monetary events — and more that would be significant arrangements notwithstanding the ongoing week's timetable.
Ananta Kumar DharPublished about a month ago in BeatTaylor Swift Reveals the Meaning Behind the Song in 'Sorrowful Poets'
Following the Victims Unit's announcement, Taylor Swift used her power to release songs like 'Fortnight', 'Clara', 'Florida!!!' . On Monday, Amazon Music rolled out a streaming experience featuring Swift's reviews of her latest album. After releasing the surprise album, Swift described the 31-LP as "an anthology of new works that capture the events, thoughts, and emotions of a brief and devastating time—a time that is as poignant as it is sad. " Torture Unit became Spotify's most popular album with its message of fatalism or the song "longing, withdrawal, lost dreams", with streams exceeding 200 million in less than 24 hours.
Mobarak HosenPublished about a month ago in BeatThe Quest for the Cosmic Cake
Title: "The Quest for the Cosmic Cake" In the outer reaches of our celestial neighborhood, beyond the familiar planets and into the cosmic unknown, there lived an astronaut named Cosmo. Cosmo, a whimsical character with a helmet adorned with stickers of planets and stars, harbored a peculiar dream – a dream of a cake, not just any cake, but a cosmic confection.
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The Commercialization of Mental Health and the Impact of Blue Monday
I'm starting to empathize with January lately. It constantly receives negative attention, doesn't it? It's burdened with gloominess, darkness, and cold, and everyone's financially strained due to Christmas. But is it fair to blame January for all of this? Did it willingly position itself right after the annual feast of overindulgence, when people go wild with mulled wine and think it’s okay to survive on mince pies and brandy butter for 12 consecutive days? Meanwhile, January is mainly associated with abstinence and the infamous Blue Monday, considered the most depressing day of the year, landing on the third Monday of the month.
Dinesh PremabanduPublished 5 months ago in Beat Melodic Masterpiece
In the heart of a bustling city, the rhythmic beats of "Timeless" by Davido echoed through the streets. The album, a masterpiece of Afrobeat fusion, became the soundtrack of a young artist's journey. Inspired by the pulsating rhythms, he embarked on a quest to find his own voice in the vibrant world of music.
Christabel AkpevwePublished 5 months ago in BeatA Review of Rob Sheffield's "Dreaming the Beatles"
Note: I had this in mind as the anniversary of John Lennon's death approached, but I never thought it would coincide with the poem I left here. A nice touch, doncha think? ;)
Kendall DefoePublished 6 months ago in Beat- Content Warning
FULL STORY ABOUT MOUNT EVEREST
Mount Everest, also known as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet, is the world's highest mountain, with a peak reaching 29,032 feet (8,849 meters) above sea level. It is located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
BABILONTE DkPublished 6 months ago in Beat The Habit Simple Ideas for Improving Your Life
James Clear's great book "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" offers helpful advice on how to make small changes that have a big impact. The main thesis is that little routines can make a big difference in our lives if they're regularly followed.
Peter JhonPublished 6 months ago in Beat- Content Warning
That was embarrassing
The party was in full swing, the music pulsating through the air, and laughter echoing off the walls. It was one of those lively gatherings where people from all walks of life converged for a night of celebration. Little did I know, this night would etch a memory in my mind under the category of "That was embarrassing."
Nexus NarratorPublished 6 months ago in Beat The Rhythm of Love
In the vibrant city of New Orleans, where jazz and blues filled the air, lived a young musician named Caleb. He was a talented drummer who had an uncanny ability to express the emotions of his heart through the rhythm of his beats. His drum kit was his confidant, and his music was his language.
Rajesh kumarPublished 8 months ago in BeatHeartbeat Serenade
In the quiet village of Harmony Ridge, there was a legend that had been passed down through generations. It was said that on the night of the full moon, the heartbeat of the village could be heard as a serenade in the heart of the forest.
Rajesh kumarPublished 8 months ago in Beat