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Girl, Put Your Records On
The origin of my favorite music is rooted in a garage sale. There I was in the middle of summer, not going to waterparks or hanging by a poolside, but rather organizing my mom's garage sale. After the divorce, we had to save up whatever money we could to prepare for the big move to Florida. My mom focused on packing all the junk in the basement while I took the role of selling all our items (she was a horrible saleswoman). While negotiating back and forth like a crazy car sales worker, I was able to sell a lot of our unnecessary belongings. Towards the end of the sale, we were desperate. My mom was telling me to sell just about anything not vital, even if it had sentimental value. I watched strangers carry away items I had known my whole life to be part of my home. Finally, my mom brings out a big box of vinyls. Although we did not have a record player, my mother seemed to have collected a decent range of "old fashion" music. I saw her grief as she insisted I sell them. As she continued her work inside, I decided to spare the vinyls. As if I was the Grinch on Christmas Eve, I secretly stuffed the vinyls in my boyfriend's house for safekeeping.
Angelica PasqualiPublished 4 years ago in BeatCurrent Mood
By now, I'm sure everybody knows what an emotional journey getting through work and school can be. Especially working from home and attending virtual classes. There is no longer such a thing as a "school" playlist or a "work" playlist; it depends on my mood. Whether I'm motivated, focused, energetic, sad, or (what usually happens) a strange combination of those I have playlists on standby. Seriously, I feel like Spotify is one new playlist away from sending me an email saying "You alright, love?" So, I've pared down 5 of those playlists for you to get your own mood-board-playlists started because you simply can never have enough.
Shae MorenoPublished 4 years ago in BeatLets Dance
Whether you are studying the history of an artistic discipline or preparing for a formal dance competition, such as an audition to join a dance group, you should know at least a little bit about the origins and development of dance. In addition to the benefits of studying dancers, including dance history can enrich your personal culture and give you a better understanding of the development and genre of dance.
Something ComplicatedPublished 4 years ago in BeatTo the Beat: September 2020
We're back and ready to get into the fall spirit with another To the Beat! September's playlist is one of the most diverse roundups we've had so far! The genres you loved this month were the usuals—rap, oldies, and rock & roll—but also included pop-punk, reggae, Russian techno, and even classical! There is quite literally something for everyone on September's playlist, so whether you're leaf-peeping, pumpkin picking, or drinking a PSL, turn up the dial and listen to this month's To the Beat at the bottom of this story.
Vocal Curation TeamPublished 4 years ago in BeatAfter Ever, Happily ... We’ve Evolved Beyond (W.E.B.)
Baltimore born and Stone Mountain raised, W.E.B (We’ve Evolved Beyond) is reaching into every genre from lo-fi hip hop to heavy metal to Chicago House to bring a diversely influenced brand of anti-pop and hip hop to Atlanta. After Ever, Happily, the 2nd EP from W.E.B, shows off the versatility of W.E.B's sound as well as the talents of the featured artists. Striving to develop a meaningful and artful brand, W.E.B seeks new sounds and artists to work with to push the envelop of what popular music is today.
mysoundMusicPublished 4 years ago in BeatThe New Groove: October Tunes
Hello and welcome to The New Groove! If you’re new here, then let me tell you about this series. The New Groove is an easy-read article that helps you discover new music every single month! If you’re already a fan let me give you a recap of what happened in September.
Leigh HooperPublished 4 years ago in BeatThe hidden power of ancient music
Many thousands of years before the first headset, before the first gramophone or even before the first violin, our ancestors began creating sacred masterpieces of music and dance often as symbolic incantations to almighty forces living beyond the world they could hear and see.
Where's The Music?
Whether we realize it or not, music has always been a strong point in our daily lives. We could be listening to the radio in the car, listening to music at work, and not really realize that it's an important aspect to our daily routine. Music has a way of releasing emotions within us, or even has a way of calming us down. Music was also a fun activity that we could engage in, with symphony concerts, music concerts, or just a simple karaoke night at the bar.
Stephanie FernslerPublished 4 years ago in BeatJulie and the Phantoms - A Netflix Series Review
Carry the music everywhere you go. Music brings people together. Julie and the Phantoms is a 2020 Netflix series. Having given up music after the death of her mother, Julie meets three musical ghosts who have been dead for 25 years. Agreeing to help one another, they become the band that they always dreamed to be. While Julie is starstruck, the ghosts are caught in a dilemma of their own.
Marielle SabbagPublished 4 years ago in BeatThe Rockin’ 60s
For fans of classic rock music of the 60s, a live band and an incredible line-up of entertainers with the likes of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr is the dream.
Something ComplicatedPublished 4 years ago in BeatRapper Squallé Releases Album and Uses Proceeds to Fund Youth Organization
Torrance “Squallé” Wilcher, community advocate and hip-hop artist, was born and raised in the greater Atlanta area. No stranger to a “less than perfect” childhood, he decided to make the best of his situation by attending college. A proud HBCU alum, Squallé moved to Alabama to pursue his degree in Engineering at Alabama State University. After moving back home following the completion of his degree, Squallé noticed the class allegory in his city and sought out to help in any way he could. More specifically, he saw the absence of strong black male figures in the lives of the local children. He paired with the local school systems and other organizations and thus gave birth to The League of Step. The goal of this organization was to serve the local schools and neighborhoods by acting as a mentor to the youth in the area and providing them with a strong male presence. Since its founding in Squallé has had success in mentoring over 60 kids by providing them with an outlet of expression through the world of step and has added to the growing music scene in a disruptive and inspiring way.
Tammy ReesePublished 4 years ago in BeatRockabilly Is In My Blood
I was born into a family of musicians. My dad played lead guitar for a rockabilly band in historic Lexington, Kentucky during the early 1970's and my mom's brothers played Bluegrass Music in a band in the scenic Appalachian foothills of eastern Kentucky. Both of my grandfathers were musicians along with all their brothers, sisters, and children.
Von HanshawPublished 4 years ago in Beat