album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
Wildfire
song about losingI have always enjoyed Moses and the burning bush. If you really think about it, a burning bush symbolizing God is a far more powerful summary of a deity than anything relegated to an image of a mortal, made more understandable by a human face:
By Top Secretabout a year ago in Beat
“Relentless: The Cristiano Ronaldo Legacy”
Cristiano Ronaldo was not born a legend. He was born into a small house on the island of Madeira, Portugal, where the sound of crashing waves mixed with the dreams of a young boy. His family had little, but what they lacked in riches, they made up for in spirit. From the start, Cristiano’s life was defined by a relentless pursuit of greatness.
By Ahmad Hasanabout a year ago in Beat
Destiny’s Requiem Unleashes Debut Album The Rose
The veil has lifted, and from beyond it emerges Destiny’s Requiem—a rising force in the world of melodic and symphonic metal. On April 6, 2025, the band released their debut album, The Rose, a 15-track journey through cinematic darkness, spectral melodies, and mythic storytelling.
By mysoundMusicabout a year ago in Beat
Music as an Emotional Outlet: How Youth Express Themselves Through Sound
This blog is devoted to an examination of the relationship between music and the emotions of teenagers. Our focus is on what young people have to say about the different types of experiences they derive from involving themselves in music through high levels of listening and through active participation in playing or singing. One teenager wrote about three individual music pieces that she or he had listened to and liked for at least six minutes: 'Whenever I listen to these pieces, it relaxes me and lets me escape all the pressure that I feel under.'
By Richard Hovanabout a year ago in Beat
The Nostalgic Revival of 2000s Pop: Why Y2K Sounds Are Back in Style
Why the old 2000s? In the ever-evolving world of music, one era is making a triumphant return: the early 2000s. The nostalgia of Y2K pop is taking over playlists, TikTok feeds, and even the Billboard charts, with bubblegum beats and autotuned vocals. But this isn't just a passing fad; in 2025, it will completely reshape how we listen to and make pop music.
By MD. SHAZIB HOSSAINabout a year ago in Beat
“Smoke” by Mouth Water Is a Synth-Soaked Escape You’ll Want to Stay Lost In
Italian synth-wave producer and multi-instrumentalist Lawrence Fancelli, better known by his evocative moniker Mouth Water, steps back into the spotlight with “Smoke”—a hauntingly lush single that lands like a whisper in the dark: seductive, cinematic, and quietly defiant.
By Khushboo Malhotraabout a year ago in Beat
Amaarae Makes History at Coachella 2025: First Ghanaian Artist to Perform & Shaves Head On Stage.
Amaarae Makes History at Coachella 2025: First Ghanaian Artist to Perform & Shaves Head On Stage Bold Performance Shocks Fans as Amaarae Breaks Barriers for African Artists at the World Famous Music Festival.
By Adnan Rasheedabout a year ago in Beat
