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The 'List: Christmas, Volume 2
Hello one and all. This is part two of the previous 'list with many familiar favorites and a few choice picks to add to your eggnog party. Also, there's always more than one video version posted, so you get to decide which is the better version.
Carlos GonzalezPublished 5 years ago in Beat
Best Guitars Under $500
If you love the idea of playing an electric guitar, you're not alone. It's awesome and always will be. Getting a quality electric guitar isn't easy, especially when you have a limited budget—and let's be real, all aspiring rock stars have a budget.
Buddy BrownPublished 5 years ago in Beat
Miguel- 'War and Leisure' Review
It’s been a long time since Miguel’s first commercial hit, “All I want is You”. His first album, Kaleidoscope Dream, left a sonic footprint on RnB and pop. Since then, he’s had a dilemma: as his artistry continues to evolve, the nostalgia invoked by his debut album continues to overshadow the steps he takes.
Rap DisciplePublished 5 years ago in Beat
What It's Like Being a Concert Junkie in Canada
It's 2017 and I am sure that there are many Canadians out there that understand the struggle of being addicted to going to concerts. I can also assume that there are some people that may read this confused. So let me try and explain this situation better and easier for some.
Mandy PetitPublished 5 years ago in Beat
The Evolution of Music
Music has come a very long way, especially in the Western side of the world. Globally, we have all collectively gone through billions of albums and trends in music. But why? Why do tastes in music change? And how long do we have left till we will no longer be left with original ideas? Continue reading to find that out and more...
I Went to a Nickelback Concert and It Was Actually Great
This summer the world's most hated band gave me front row tickets to one of their shows. Yes, I'm talking about THAT band, Nickelback, the one responsible for countless memes and jokes that plague the internet. All of my friends didn't believe me when I said I was going, and they incessantly made jokes about how Nickelback was the "worst band of all time." But what many don't know is that Nickelback is actually one of the most commercially successful acts of all time. It is sad to see that they've become the subject of every joke ever, but hey that's the price they have to pay, I guess. But Nickelback still finds a way to overcome the constant barrage of memes and jokes. The band is actually still doing a lot, and in fact, they just released their ninth studio album, Feed The Machine. They even somehow managed to pull Chris Daughtry (that dude who was on American Idol back in like 2006) from whatever hole he's been hiding in for years and got his band to open up.
CrunchwrapsuprmPublished 5 years ago in Beat
5 Reasons You Should Stop Wearing Shirts for Artists You Don't Listen To
No matter how extra and vivacious your closet may or may not be, nothing is as timeless and versatile as that classic band tee. It fits you nicely, it’s stylish and iconic, and perfect for any occasion from the clubs downtown to the bonfires in the yard. You love it, and you don’t even mind that you don’t actually listen the band. I’m here today to tell you that YOU SHOULD MIND. Wearing a band shirt that does not make an appearance in your playlist now or ever is one of the biggest social fouls you will ever make. So listen closely (unlike you do to that name on your shirt), because here are 5 reasons as to why you should never wear a shirt for an artist you don’t listen to.
Aaliyah Says Tink Is the One in A "Million"
Tink has rekindled the spirit of R&B in 2017 when her first debut song “Treat Me Like Somebody,” was released. It brought us back to the 90's, a time when SWV was on constantly replaying on the radio. Her new song “Million,” is reminiscent of the late R&B mogul Aaliyah’s “One in a MIllion.” It’s catchy and sentimental lyrics definitely pierces the soul. It’s refreshing to hear a young artist sing about love especially since it’s not a profitable entity in today’s music industry.
Latasha EdwardsPublished 5 years ago in Beat
Social Media; Brand Your Manners
Keep it simple; keep it organic. In the world of Facebook, business pages have limited exposure. However, we’ve all made that mistake when we post something mildly controversial and somehow the page reach sky rockets. Sadly, the attention our bands, venues, artists and other companies receive is not necessarily the attention we want people to associate us with. It takes so much positive to eliminate a negative. It only takes one negative situation to eliminate any good within someone’s mind. For example, you post something political. It can be something as silly as who your band is collectively voting for. Your band becomes associated with the beliefs of that party. You may have made the post in jest, or hastily, however once it goes out into the Facebook universe, or any social media universe, it’s out there. Despite your efforts to delete these notions, you may find there is someone always prowling beyond your doorstep. The reach in this case would be organic, however, the damage inflicted would take far more than one positive organic post to fix.
Christine CollinsPublished 5 years ago in Beat
Why This Microphone Was Chosen to Record Taylor Swift's Vocals
If you are anything like me, you get extreme cases of GAS. No, I didn't have one of the infamous gritty cheese dip episodes many have had. I'm referring to GAS-gear acquisition syndrome. It's an epidemic with us musicians and audio professionals. In fact, I have battled with GAS so severe that music equipment and instruments have come and gone through my studio so quickly that nobody else knew they were ever even there. It's sad really.
Joey AndersonPublished 5 years ago in Beat
Get the Most out of Your Endorsement Relationships
Assuming everyone reading this is either a musician, works with musicians or has at least met a musician in their lifetime, there will come a certain point in your musical journey where your mind will shift towards the realm of endorsements. Those endorsements may come in the form of providing musical instruments, merchandise, food/beverages or even contraception (although with such a long standing history of musicians being model parents, who would really require that?). When that point comes and preparation meets opportunity, there is something to be remembered…endorsing an artist is a relationship and you have to feel it. Most companies will not sign an artist just to sign an artist. Companies sign an artist because they are 100% behind them. Sometimes it just doesn’t happen, like any relationship, but it may work for another company. So it’s not really about a mistake, it’s about it not really clicking. What can you keep in mind as an artist to put yourself in the best possible situation to ensure success with your endorsement? Well, it’s fairly simple…
Christine CollinsPublished 5 years ago in Beat
10 Lesser Know Winter/Christmas Songs
I freaking love Christmas carols. I can hardly restrain myself from singing them til November 1st and after December 25th. I like to think of myself as a bit of a Christmas music hipster, as I'm always on the hunt for new songs. So here are some Christmas/Winter songs I think are obscure if you still want that winter vibe, but get tired of the overplayed songs.
Annie NonimousPublished 5 years ago in Beat
