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Augusta's Best Kept Secret
Who's the hottest in the city? A question you hear quite often throughout the Garden City's musical scene. On the other hand, an artist from the Southside of Augusta, Georgia..."Uptown" to be exact, keenly answers he doesn't care who the hottest in the city is because he's the hottest [from] the city.
HRE PublishingPublished 5 years ago in BeatAlbum Review: Motionless In White - 'Disguise'
The Motionless In White we've been familiar with up until now has been a band known for looking outwards. Frontman Chris Motionless has crafted his lyrics mostly around his opinions on the society around him, and recent songs have seen him examine its treatment of the outsider, its attitudes towards sex, and the growing oversensitiveness of Internet culture, to name a few examples. This time around, however, his tune is changing. This time, he is looking inwards, immortalising the struggles of his recent personal battles with his constructed identity across the goth metallers' fifth opus.
E.W HemmingsPublished 5 years ago in Beat10 Artists for Deep Thinkers
When it comes to music, I am all over the place. There is not one genre I stick to, and naming my favorite artist would be impossible. With that being said, I'd also say that my taste in music can be pretty unique compared to others' my age. Instead of finding myself obsessed with Post Malone, Arianna Grande, and Cardi B, like everyone I know, I listen to music with softer, sometimes deeper, feelings to them. I know there are others out there like me, who are looking for that "different" type of music, so I'd like to share some of my favorite artists who are also perfect for those people that like to feel and connect to the lyrics.
Kayleigh RucinskiPublished 5 years ago in BeatK-Pop, Your Kinks Are Showing
As a fanfic writer, I try to keep up with what the fandoms like, dislike but mostly get horny for. By doing that, I have realized that a lot of their main fetishes have already been shown in one of the groups’ songs or music videos and that it’s probably why they were attracted to them in the first place. No worries, this is kink-shaming free.
sAkurasKeletonkInPublished 5 years ago in BeatAll in the Family for Larkin Poe
Megan and Rebecca Lovell are better known as the musical duo Larkin Poe. The group name is that of their great grandfather, a direct decendent of their favorite poet, Edgar Allan Poe.
Marcia FrostPublished 5 years ago in BeatPride-Appropriate Music
When it comes to celebrating the LGBT+ community (and especially on Pride Month specifically), what type of music comes to mind? Some might generically suggest Disney, Lady Gaga, Broadway, etc. while others might take a more specific route, and go for actual advocates of the community such as Brendon Urie, Sam Smith, heck even a portion, if not all of the "Ultimate Storytime" soundtrack could qualify for more than one category. However, it might be a good idea to take into consideration the songs that, though they aren't specifically targeting the LGBT+ community, are generic enough, and inspirational enough to give love to more than one community that absolutely needs it. What do I mean by that? Well, to put it into perspective, I, myself, am on the autism spectrum, and I put together a playlist a few years ago of songs that seem to really speak to the community that I am a part of, even though said community wasn't a specific target audience. Generic, but inspirational all the same, pretty much like a single puzzle piece that can fit into any puzzle you place it in. Here are some examples that either come to mind, or come from the playlist that could be beneficial for the LGBT+ community, and some of the reasons why I feel that they are appropriate songs.
Monique StarPublished 5 years ago in BeatReason First: Is DJ Khaled Now Crying Because He's Not an Egoist?
Jay-Z and Beyoncé (THE CARTERS) handled their number two slot on the Billboard 200 chart last year with their release, EverythingisLove (2018) with grace. Nicki Minaj launched into a temper tantrum when her fourth studio album Queen (2018) failed to make the number one spot, and so did DJ Khaled. Arguably the most annoying voice in hip hop, the DJ and producer recorded a video expressing his distaste for “mysterious sh–t.” By coming in the top ten, one would think that a recording artist would be satisfied with their own efforts. Regardless of whether the listening individuals actually stream or buy the physical copies of Khaled’s work, he should be proud that he organized so many voices to make a solid album.
Skyler SaundersPublished 5 years ago in BeatWhere the Song Takes Me
When I look back on 2008, I think the heaviest of realizations I conclude, is that the music has always been in, and a part of me. For as long as I can remember, there's been a song in every task I've ever carried out.
Ryan BoycePublished 5 years ago in BeatThe Artisan Thieves
During a hiatus, late in 2014, I took a phone call from a dear friend of mine, Jim Dalton, of the Railbenders, Hickman-Dalton Gang, and Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. I met Jim in my Denver years, those of which are for another story, another time. Suffice it to say we became good friends.
Ryan BoycePublished 5 years ago in Beat"Hard Rock Hallelujah" Is Still The Best 'Eurovision' Song
I don't understand why they still have Eurovision. This song won for good. The end. - Sindri Guðjónsson, Youtube. "Hard Rock Hallelujah" is an anthem of praise to all the rock gods and angels. It's a perfect song for Eurovision, because it's full of character, tells a story, and makes an impact. It's also the song that made me want to go to Finland. Eurovision may be over, but Iceland's Hatari has reminded us of how epic this song is.
Chloe GilholyPublished 5 years ago in BeatThomas Rhett - 'Center Point Road' Album - A Review
As I sit here with Center Point Road playing in the background, I find myself distracted every once in a while when I hear a lyric that takes me aback, and makes me stop and think 'how true is that?' It's nostalgic and personable nature makes the well-rounded group of tracks undeniably good.
Leah SherlockPublished 5 years ago in BeatR&B Singer-Songwriter, Aretha Henry, Pours Heart and Soul into Fourth Studio Album
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI—Aretha Henry, the soulful southern belle who hails from the “Magnolia State,” is one artist who isn’t afraid to speak her truth. On her latest album, Mrs. Jones, Henry gets up close and personal, pouring her raw emotion into every single track.
Nikki Gaskins CampbellPublished 5 years ago in Beat