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Pop Punk: A Revolutionary Genre
In the 90s there was an influx of bands trying to overlap. With Green Day and Nirvana becoming pioneers in their infancy, there were other acts who showcased their audacious ambitions. These outfits included Blink 182 and The Offspring. The Offspring’s straightforward punk thrills were surprisingly popular, 3 chord structures that excited people and enticed them to buy their records.
Mark McConvillePublished 6 years ago in BeatIs American Emo the Future for British Indie?
As an English indie music fan, it's easy to find yourself stuck in the same routine of listening to the same guitar-pop bands on repeat.
Samuel HallPublished 7 years ago in BeatIs Punk Rock Dead?
Is punk dead? Has punk changed its face a million times? Has its ethos and independent spark fizzled out? Well with pop music ruling the scene, it could now be a dead genre. Of course, we don’t want its sound to dissipate, or its character thrown to the wolves, we want punk to thrive and become great again.
Mark McConvillePublished 7 years ago in Beat10 Alt-Rock Girl Anthems to Get You Through Your Day
Let's face it: There will always be days you wake up with little confidence, burn the toast, spill your coffee, and bang your knee getting out of the shower. We could all use a musical pick-me-up in these times, so here's a list of songs guaranteed to turn your bad hair day into a fearsome rocker coif so you can kick adversity's ass.
Eden RoquelairePublished 7 years ago in BeatPositive Metal
If the Deftones would constantly have two guitar players on duty, this would be it. Welcome! Grab a chair, lean back, and get ready to enjoy a good piece of art. Just as if you were about to drink great wine but with just a little bit of cork aftertaste. Whether the latter is pleasing or not lies in the ''mouth'' of the beholder (or ear, to be more precise).
Pierre FeltzPublished 7 years ago in BeatEnter Shikari Has The Best Fanbase
In my previous article, I mentioned that Enter Shikari changed my life for the better, but I am not the only person that has been positively affected by the band. There is a group on Facebook called "The Shikari Family" that has about 2000 active members (I am one). Calling it a group feels almost like an insult, some of the members honestly feel like an extension of my family. The members are super supportive and caring towards each other and always plan meetups, group chats, and recently we started a collaborative Spotify playlist so that we can expand our musical interests.
Kyle StumpoPublished 7 years ago in BeatWhere Did the Subgenre "Metalcore" Come From?
There’s no way to pinpoint the exact moment when metalcore came about, but there are several highly influential albums or bands who propagated the incorporation of metal into a pre-existing hardcore sound. In the 80s and even before that, the bands who pioneered hardcore played it as a departure from punk, not a departure from metal.
Best 90s Alternative Rock Albums
The 90s was an era that might have just been one of the last golden ages of pop culture. During this time, alternative rock gained footing and quickly became a mainstream phenomenon. If you ask many rock fans, alternative rock defined the decade—and never was quite the same after.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in BeatFinding Myself
It’s a weird sensation when a celebrity dies. And worse when their death comes at their own hands. We mourn them in a way that is completely different to the way we mourn a friend or relative.
D. Gabrielle JensenPublished 7 years ago in BeatThe Carousels—The Boat To West Coast
Let’s start with a simple introduction this time around. The Carousels are a band from Scotland and Sail Me Home St. Clair is their second album. Looking at the album cover, you’d expect a ton of whiskey flowing around and a bunch of sea shanties. The whiskey might have been flowing around in jugs but sea shanties are nowhere to be found. You see, The Carousels sound like one of the better 70s style country rock bands from the West Coast with all these gentle strumming guitars, pedal steels, and ever-expanding harmonies. Scottish weather is not exactly known for too many sunny, balmy days but you wouldn’t guess it by listening to this album.
Ljubinko ZivkovicPublished 7 years ago in BeatThe Day I Found Nirvana - A Tribute to Kurt Cobain's Enduring Legacy
(This tribute was originally written on what would have been Kurt Cobain's 50th birthday). I originally wasn't going to wish Kurt Cobain a happy 50th birthday today, because I've grown out of Nirvana a little bit after being a fan since I first heard Nevermind when I was around 14. But I still remember the first time I listened to "Smells Like Teen Spirit," and I remember what that all lead to.
Declan PowersPublished 7 years ago in Beat- Top Story - July 2017
Asaad aka Young27 Solidifies Legacy in Hip-Hop with Hard Work
North Philadelphia hip-hop artist, Sayyid Asaad or simply called Asaad, named 2016 the White Light Year—accompanying its own social media hashtag of #WHITELIGHTYEAR. He released a song every day for the Leap Year totaling 366 songs along with multiple projects.
Intelligent MovementPublished 7 years ago in Beat