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DICKPUNKS Interview: The Band Discuss Their Career “Second Chapter,” ‘Ordinary Days’, and More
For DICKPUNKS, Ordinary Days, their first EP in five years, marks a new chapter in their career. More sonically mature, it’s a step forward for the band born out of the famous Hongdae scene, and a showcase of the artist growth the foursome have undertaken throughout their near-fifteen year career.
Nathan SartainPublished 3 years ago in BeatDocumentary Review: 'Changin' Times of Ike White'
You would be hard pressed to find a music industry story as strange or twisty as that of Ike White. A man once viewed by music industry insiders as the heir to Jimi Hendrix, Ike White found mostly obscurity after making a splash in prison. Yes, I said prison. Ike White was an inmate in a northern California correctional facility when he was discovered by a prisoner who shared his talent with a music producer friend.
Sean PatrickPublished 3 years ago in BeatREVIEW: All 24 Entries from Eesti Laul 2021
Twenty-four songs are competing to be the next entry to represent Estonia at Eurovision 2021, with many familiar faces taking part such as Juri Pootsmann (Eurovision 2016), Koit Toome (Eurovision 2015) and Tanja (Eurovision 2014).
Theodore "Stretch" Travis
From The COO of Hip Hop Weekly Magazine: My name is Theodore "Stretch" Travis from Niagara Falls NY. Growing up I always wanted to be a rapper, DJ, and singer but I didn't have that talent. My uncle was a big-time promoter in Niagara Falls and I attended one of his concerts featuring the legend Big Daddy Kane. From that point on I knew I wanted to be a promoter and own a night club.
Tammy ReesePublished 3 years ago in BeatJohn Lennon Vs. Paul McCartney - The Great Lyrical Feud of 1971
In Cold Blood December 8th will mark the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's tragic death. On that day in 1980, Mark David Chapman approached the superstar outside his Manhattan apartment before shooting him 4 times and destroying nearly every major artery surrounding his heart.
Sabrina JohnsonPublished 3 years ago in BeatA List of Really Bad Song Lyrics
Some people may hate me for this opinion piece, but let's be honest, some lyrics today are so poorly written that it just makes you wonder, "What the heck were these people thinking when they wrote them"? I've compiled my own list of the strangest lyrics in songs I've heard over the years. You may not agree with me. You may think I'm attacking what you deem a lyrical genius. But I am just being a realist. Whether you like these artists or not, these lyrics are questionable and I'm calling them out.
Sara WilsonPublished 3 years ago in BeatJ. Cash The King - Hottest Rap Artist From Dallas
Johnathan Cash better known as J. Cash The King born on August 4, is an American rap artist, and songwriter from Dallas, TX. His inspiration comes from Jay-Z, T.I, Tupac and love for storytelling. J. Cash began writing lyrics at the age of 10. It wasn't long before he had amassed a library of notebooks filled with rhymes and observations.
Honk MagazinePublished 3 years ago in BeatList: Top 10 SA MTV Base Hottest Mcs for 2020
MTV Base South Africa has delivered rundown of the best 10 most sizzling Mcs for 2020. In the course of recent days, names have been recommended by the appointed authorities, however a portion of the music craftsmen referenced sprung contentions and set off dubious chats via web-based media.
Drea Dominique
There has been a lot of buzz about multi-talented artist Drea Dominique this 2020 year. This singer, songwriter, model and businesswoman hails from Long Island, New York however, currently resides in San Diego, California. Throughout her time as an artist Drea Dominique has worked with many of the industry’s finest.
Tammy ReesePublished 3 years ago in BeatIn Memory of Singer Sara Carreira
Sara Carreira was born on 21 October 1999. Sara was the daughter of acclaimed Portuguese singer Tony Carreira and Fernanda Antunes. Unfortunately, this rising star passed away Saturday 5, in a car crash on the Portuguese A1 highway.
Blink-182
When the fuck did Blink-182 become relevant again? Are we just going to ignore millions of U.S. citizens edgy punk phases in middle school in the 2000's because Travis Barker is being featured on every new Pop-Punk band's album? I didn't put half a pound of hair gel in my hair every day before school in sixth grade to wind up in my 20's and realize I was just a hipster and liked Blink before it was cool.
Influencers and Bands
If you are a musician in the age of social media and technology, you have it easy, right? The ability to record yourself singing and playing guitar from the comfort of your own home for less than $200 in equipment, the millions of potential fans you can reach through social media, and being able to instantly distribute your music to every streaming platform known to man should make becoming famous easy right? I mean look at Justin Bieber, the pop superstar was discovered on YouTube and makes zillions of dollars now. Or take the yodeling Walmart kid, for example. One video later and he's touring the entire country making more money at 12 years old than I make with three jobs at 23. Hell, look at Fleetwood Mac making a comeback 40 years later and trending at #4 on Spotify artists after that one viral video trend. So it's easy to become famous right?