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Good Riddance
This began with a message from home. My brother and I have been sending each other messages on WhatsApp for some time now. Often, we talk about family, friends, politics, and just about anything that comes our way that we think needs a chat. The other day, my brother sent me a link to an article with the title: “Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments”.
Kendall DefoePublished 8 months ago in BeatMy First Concert Ever
I went to my first concert ever last night, on 9/15/2023, to see my favorite band since 2017, Icon for Hire. I wanted to make going there extra special by getting the highest VIP package there is, the pre-show party. This includes going onto the tour bus and actually hanging out with Ariel, Shawn, and Flicka.
Rene PetersPublished 8 months ago in BeatPick a Monster and I’ll Treat You With a Playlist
Calling all monsters! (And mortal music-lovers who wish they were monsters.) Have you ever been out partying with your fellow creatures of the night only to have a disappointing selection of tunes? There's nothing worse than getting yourself dolled up for a blood-sucking masquerade ball or undead graveyard smash only to dance to rehashings of "Monster Mash" and "The Addams Family" theme song. Is the DJ playing Michael Jackson's "Thriller" for the upteenth time? It's no use wasting your immortality or afterlife on cliché Halloween tracks.
Kathryn MilewskiPublished 3 years ago in BeatIt was a Lovely Cruise....
Like the rest of the world, I woke up Saturday morning to the devastating news that Jimmy Buffett had died. I was in shock - total disbelief. My best friend and Buffett loving sister-from-another-mother had texted to give me the sad news. Had he been ill? I wondered, mentally chastising myself for not keeping abreast of Buffett news.
Cindy CalderPublished 8 months ago in BeatTime to Tune In: Discovering An Array of Unique Voices
In the modern rhythm of life, music connects us all on a profound level. But have you wondered about the stories behind the melodic rhythms and soulful lyrics?
Kay MatthewsPublished 9 months ago in BeatCheeseburger in Paradise
On Christmas day 1946 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, the birth of Jimmy Buffett proved a gift not only to the music industry but to the world itself.
Dana StewartPublished 9 months ago in BeatThe Scorching Vibes of Summer
Poet in the Arctic (Medium Writer) invited me to tell you about my summer and my summer song in this great article found here:
Colleen MillsteedPublished 10 months ago in BeatThis is My Home
"This is my home this is my only home this is the only sacred ground that I have ever known And should I stray Into the dark night alone
A Brief Tour Through Ethel Cain's Most Impactful Lyrics
Ethel Cain is mother. No, literally. To her doted fans, she is unironically dubbed as Mother, and rightly so. It's all-consuming to step into her world.
Sinead O'Connor
A few years ago, an ex-boyfriend sent me the link to Sinead O’Connor’s song – Mandinka. He wanted me to know that it reminded him of me, how I was when he knew me. We were a couple in the late 1980s. I was a first year University Drama student. I was in the midst of grappling with who I was, my Catholic faith, and how to project myself onto the world.
Rachel RobbinsPublished 10 months ago in BeatRemembering Tony
American jazz and traditional pop singer Tony Bennett came into this world as Anthony Dominick Benedetto. During his career, he was awarded 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. He earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, and has sold over 50 million records worldwide. He left this world on July 21, 2023, leaving his music behind for us to enjoy.
Rasma RaistersPublished 10 months ago in BeatOmer B blends electronic elements with live instrumentation to create a truly unique sound.
Experience the transformative power of music with Healing Strings. This unique collaboration combines Clara Sophia's enchanting healing voice, Omer B's soulful guitar melodies, and the masterful fretless bass of the legendary Dr. Yossi Fine. Together they create a mesmerizing symphony that transcends genres and takes you on a musical journey like no other.
mysoundMusicPublished 10 months ago in Beat