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31 Songs of Halloween
It's getting to be about that time, and fans of Halloween are quick to tell you it's not a day, it's a season (others will tell you it's a lifestyle). So whether you need a play list that gives you one song per day to get you in the mood, or enough songs to play for a Halloween party, we have you covered.
Your Favourite David Bowie Album Today
I have been a fan of David Bowie since I first heard “Space Oddity” in the late 1960s and I have enjoyed his music since then. Prior to “Space Oddity '' he had been a rhythm and blues singer in David Jones and The Lower Third but changed his name to Bowie to avoid confusion with Davey Jones of The Monkees.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 36 minutes ago in Beat
Why You Should Listen to Lords of Acid
Lords of Acid are a Belgian/American techno group that’s been around since the late 1980s. I’m a bit late to the Lords of Acid party, as I’ve only just started listening to them a few years ago, but as far I know they are still active and are still alive and kicking. Their music has proven to be timeless and paints a perfect image of the club scene in the 90s. I could see myself dancing to a lot of this music to the dancing machines in the arcade machines.
Chloe GilholyPublished about 2 hours ago in Beat
Taller in More Ways
The fourth album by the Sugababes had the band working with top producers like Dallas Austin and Xenomania. Like they did with their other albums, the girls split writing credits and shared vocal parts in the song. They’re at the height of their career after bringing out three iconic albums. This album is a treat for pop music fans. I remember when Push The Button first came out, and it was stuck in my head for days. Many pop bands are lucky to release more than two albums, let alone four in their first run.
Chloe GilholyPublished about 18 hours ago in BeatWho Are The Top 5 Female Artists Of 2021?
1. Billie Eilish Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell ( born December 18, 2001) is an American singer and songwriter. She first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single "Ocean Eyes", which was subsequently released by Darkroom, a subsidiary of Interscope Records. The song was written and produced by her brother, Finneas O'Connell, with whom she frequently collaborates on music and in live shows. Her debut extended play, Don't Smile at Me (2017), was commercially successful and charted within the top 15 in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
optimuSPrimePublished about 19 hours ago in Beat
Festivals are Coming Back - Here's What You Need to Know
This past year has taken a big strain on society physically and mentally. If there’s one thing that people missed in 2020, it was social events, concerts, and festivals with our loved ones. Drinking in overflowing crowds never sounded so good. With millions continuing to get vaccinated and states opening up more opportunities to be together again, we may soon be able to enjoy the freedom and social life we once lived. Luckily, a few music festivals are returning in 2021 that are a must.
‘Magic’ Is the Best Bruce Springsteen Album You’ve Never Heard
It has been entirely too long since I've done a story about Bruce Springsteen, so today I want to call attention to an album that rarely gets mentioned when talking about his best work. This is a shame, because 2007’s Magic is one of his finest albums, and certainly the equal of The Rising as his best album of the last 20 years.
Paul CombsPublished 2 days ago in Beat
Sensational R&B singer and songwriter Micah Willis drops a brand new R&B single titled "Forget”
Sensational R&B singer and songwriter Micah Willis drops a brand new R&B single titled "Forget. "Forget" is a moderate tempo elevating R&B track with lyrics and theme leaning towards dance and "having a good time." "Forget" is a "feel-good" song somewhat written in response to the most recent world upsets and crises - especially the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020. According to Micah Willis, “Forget,” just as the song title suggests is about “forgetting all the terrible times we had in 2020.” Micah believes it is time everyone goes out to have fun. Instrumentally, “Forget” is rooted in very solid R&B influences as it also taps some minor [but not insignificant] elements from genres like rap, trap, soul, and blues.
Jason JamesPublished 2 days ago in Beat
A Musical Education , My Experience of Public Service Broadcasting
I first heard Public Service Broadcasting on BBC Radio 6 with the song “ROYGBIV” an acronym for the sequence of hues commonly described as making up a rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 3 days ago in Beat
Be Right Back — Album Review
From the very beginning, Jorja Smith grabs the listener by the ears and demands a thoughtful approach in Be Right Back. This album is both melancholy and soulful in a willful approach to love. Travesty seems to carry in the artist’s voice and reverberates in your soul, almost to the point of poignancy. This short album has a certain sound that we don’t necessarily see in American music; as so, I can appreciate the nuance in the dialect and delivery in each song. There is an earthy, jazzy, funky element that is very subtle yet complements the artist so well.
Josh HerringPublished 3 days ago in Beat30 years of Metallica's Black album
I’ve been thinking about writing this for a couple of days. I can’t believe it, 30 years. Last night I decided to go down memory lane and dwell deep into my recollections of this pivotal album in Metallica’s career. I searched for the album on my favorite music streaming service and let the music speak for itself, unbelievably, 29 years after my last listen to this album.
Giovanni ProfetaPublished 3 days ago in BeatIntroducing a Q&A with America’s International Music Unicorn
A cross between the musical likeness of WILLOW SMITH, not to mention an uncanny resemblance, and your favorite Afrobeats artist, she’s on the precipice of superstardom and gushes over being told she resembles both WILLOW and Chloe (Chloe x Hailey). Kamari Deni is a veteran musician and model at the tender age of 21. She’s no stranger to music, though, her newest single, Put In Work may have you thinking she’s a newbie — she’s not. However, she is the ‘first to ever do it’ like she’s doing it. Born in Florida, raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and lived in Puerto Rico for a year, she’s International!
Tamika Morrison OkelekePublished 3 days ago in Beat
