album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
Top AI Music Tools for Content Creators in 2026. AI-Generated.
Imagine it’s 2026 you’re editing your latest YouTube video, crafting a podcast intro, or scoring a game trailer. You hit a creative wall, then whisper a prompt like “uplifting synth track with warm bass for sunset vibes” and boom! a full soundtrack appears in seconds. That’s the magic now possible thanks to AI music tools. Welcome to the future of music creation.
By Brian Noah9 months ago in Beat
How to Build a Successful Music Career in the UK in 2026
The British music industry has always punched above its weight globally, but the pathway to success for independent artists has fundamentally changed. Gone are the days when talent scouts at London venues discovered the next big act, or when radio play on BBC Radio 1 guaranteed chart success. In 2026, UK musicians face a landscape where digital presence, strategic planning, and professional presentation matter as much as the music itself.
By Najeeb khan9 months ago in Beat
We Asked Mormons What They Really Think About The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. AI-Generated.
When The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives premiered, it didn’t take long for the show to explode across social media. Clips circulated rapidly, comment sections filled with heated debates, and headlines framed the series as a shocking peek behind the curtain of Mormon life.
By Zahid Hussain9 months ago in Beat
Thirteen Ways To Kill A Poet
Introduction This was getting a few hits on my blog, and I like the title, but I can't remember where I got it from. Incidentally, I was listening to "Selling England By The Pound" today and thought I might write something inspired by it. Then I found this, which has a lot of what I was going to say, so I thought I would share it with a few of the songs from the album, but you already have one.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred - EBA9 months ago in Beat
Why RnB in 2026 Feels More Like a State of Mind Than a Genre
There has been a strange tension around RnB lately. As an artist working inside this space, Hoopper has been noticing it long before it started appearing in headlines or release calendars. It does not announce itself loudly. You notice it in small places. In comment sections that turn reflective instead of argumentative. In forum threads that drift into personal stories. In late night playlists people share without explanation, almost like leaving a note on a table.
By Hugo Valquez9 months ago in Beat
10 Forgotten Rock Records From the 2000s
Now that we've uncovered the world of obscure 90s albums, it's time to spring forward a decade with near-forgotten 2000s records. These rock, punk and emo bands are available on Spotify, but unlike some of their contemporaries, they haven't experienced a sudden TikTok revival. Let's change that with this list of ten records that quietly influenced the scene.
By Kaitlin Shanks10 months ago in Beat
Just Focus
Introduction Yesterday, in Wings and Beer in Cannon Street, Preston (an excellent eatery recommended by Harry, Nicola mentioned that she had been to see Focus. She told us, and I was unaware of this, that when they toured the UK during the power strikes in the seventies, they took their own generator on the road to ensure they could always play.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Beat
Zipho Memela on How Recording Formats Influence Sound. Content Warning.
Zipho Memela, the South African artist, entrepreneur, and musical innovator, is deeply familiar with the nuances of sound. From producing raw, energetic hip-hop in Durban to crafting the sophisticated reinterpretations of his "Vivaldi Project," Memela understands that the medium is part of the message. The recording format chosen by an artist or engineer is not merely a technical decision; it fundamentally shapes the listener's experience, influencing the texture, warmth, clarity, and emotion of the final audio product.
By Kin Mancook10 months ago in Beat
