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Celebrating Black Music Month
This year I choose to celebrate Black Music Month by sharing a bit of its history and a few songs I feel speak to the varying human conditions of black people living in the United States.
Rick Henry ChristopherPublished about 8 hours ago in BeatCharli xcx’s Latest Album “BRAT” Is Amazing
Pop sensation Charli xcx has done it again, folks. She’s hit us with another impeccable album. Charli xcx Even if you aren’t familiar with Charli xcx, you’ve probably heard at least one of her songs before. Her feature on I Love It by Icona Pop in 2012 was everywhere for a while and became somewhat of an anthem. Her 2014 feature on Iggy Azalea’s hit song Fancy was impossible to escape for that entire year, and unfortunately became an even bigger anthem. She also had her own hit song Boom Clap for The Fault In Our Stars movie, which was pretty big. All three of these songs were pop tracks, a sound Charli soon chose to leave behind entirely.
angela hepworthPublished about 12 hours ago in BeatEmmanuel Carlos St. Omer's Musical Journey: Triumph & Resilience
Emmanuel Carlos St. Omer is more than just a singer-songwriter - he is a true artist whose journey from humble beginnings to global recognition is a testament to his talent, resilience, and passion for music.
mysoundMusicPublished 2 days ago in BeatHeatwaves
Sometimes, all I think about is you Late nights in the middle of June 2024-06-7 2:15 am It's June 7, a date that holds no particular significance to the world, but to me, it's a canvas of memories painted with the hues of our past.
ASPEN and Liv Hanna Team to Release "Endgame"
Last month, on the same day, the world was blessed with two singles, "Sweetest Mistake" and "Sign It on the Line," the former by DJ and producer ASPEN and latter by singer-songwriter and model Liv Hanna. "Sweetest Mistake" was ASPEN's sophomore single. "Sign It on the Line" was Liv Hanna's sophomore release through Sony's AWAL. Ironically, the two rising stars have now teamed up to release, "Endgame." "Endgame" blends ASPEN's downtempo Electronic sound with Liv Hanna's emotive Pop vocals.
Meikhel PhilogenePublished 3 days ago in BeatHiR's New Album "If Not Me, Then Who?"
HiR is a talented producer and audio engineer hailing from the vibrant music scene of Kansas City. With a passion for creating captivating sounds and pushing boundaries in the music industry, HiR has recently dropped an exciting new album that is causing a buzz among music enthusiasts worldwide.
mysoundMusicPublished 4 days ago in BeatThe Crucial Three
Introduction The Crucial Three were a short-lived band that existed for approximately six weeks in early 1977. They are nevertheless notable on account of the individual success of all three founding members: Julian Cope formed The Teardrop Explodes and has enjoyed a long and successful solo career as an author, photographer and singer, Ian McCulloch formed the very successful Echo & the Bunnymen, while guitarist Pete Wylie formed Wah! Heat (and various subsequent incarnations of Wah!) and enjoyed major chart success with "The Story of the Blues". In those early days, McCulloch sang, Cope played bass, and Wylie played guitar. A drummer, Stephen Spence, also joined at some point in their brief life.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 6 days ago in BeatThe Real-Life Romance Inspiring Sabrina Carpenter’s 'Please Please Please'
"Please Please Please," Sabrina Carpenter's most recent song, is a gripping new track that showcases her unique blend of melodic melodies and emotional depth. The song, released on June 7th, has swiftly gained popularity due to its heartfelt lyrics, soulful delivery, and the personal touch that her real-life partner Barry Keoghan provided.
Sriparna MallickPublished 9 days ago in Beat- Content Warning
Whimsigoth
Introduction I just saw this interesting post by Samantha Parrish and thought the very words were just positive and wonderful. We usually associate Goth with darkness and fear, but "Whimsigoth" (or should it be "WhimsiGoth"?) brings some fun and lightness to the genre.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 10 days ago in Beat Playlist: from Bronte to Black Metal
Jodie Nicholson – You Wanted This Jodie’s debut album, Safe Hands, came out a couple of weeks ago (and got some attention in an earlier playlist). Now she’s out on her first headline national tour, and I’m looking forward to catching her in a blockbuster gig alongside Amelia Coburn in Stockton at the weekend.
Andy PottsPublished 11 days ago in BeatNotes On "To Althea From Prison"
Introduction Apologies for the spelling mistake in the subheading Many years ago I bought the album "Nine" by Fairport Convention. I still love the album today and it is home to many great songs. "To Althea, From Prison" I found particularly beautiful taking the words of the poet Richard Lovelace adapted and sung by the sadly missed Dave Swarbrick.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 12 days ago in BeatA Whimsigoth Playlist
What is Whimsigoth? It's a goth style altered by themes of space and nature. Witch themes can also be a considered definition. When I see a Whimsigoth outfit, the first thing that comes to my mind is how it has a supernatural vibe. In my definition of Whimsigoth, it's a lighter version of the goth genre, a hippie version of goth.
Samantha ParrishPublished 13 days ago in Beat