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Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
Angine de Poitrine and The Velvet Sundown Share the Same Creator . AI-Generated.
Andrew Frelon, writing publicly for the first time about the origins of his now famous band Angine de Poitrine, for which he is the frontman and vocalist, has revealed that the project widely described as an “antidote to AI music” was, in fact, rooted in AI experimentation all along.
By Andrew Frelon4 months ago in Beat
Remembering Robbie Robertson
All his music is here Introduction I was shocked to hear that Robbie Robertson died yesterday after a long illness. He was another incredible Canadian musician responsible for many of the sounds that people would think were pure Americana. You can read more about the great man on his Wikipedia page here.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Beat
Picture These Discs
Introduction I was reading the Taschen "1000 Record Covers" to enjoy the images and maybe get some inspiration for my writing. In the middle of the 1970s section, I saw the pages that I used to head this article. I had always assumed that Picture Discs were first produced in the nineteen-sixties, and I thought I had a copy of the first one, but no, apparently the first ones appeared in the nineteen-forties:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Beat
The Marina Effect Is Building More Than Music — They Are Building a Movement
Blending alternative pop with Hip-Hop and R&B, Latin, Pop, and soulful storytelling, The Marina Effect has developed a sound that feels both modern and timeless. Based in Miami, the group carries the energy of a city known for culture, rhythm, diversity, and creative expression. Their music does not fit into one simple category, and that is part of what makes them stand out. Instead of following one lane, they bring different sounds together in a way that feels natural, intentional, and emotionally honest.
By Variety Press4 months ago in Beat
Famouss Jer Joins Petty Boy Osley on Tour, Marking a Breakthrough Moment for West Nipissing
Famouss Jer Joins Petty Boy Osley on Tour, Marking a Breakthrough Moment for West Nipissing For many independent artists, years of hard work can go unnoticed before a major opportunity finally arrives. For Famouss Jer, that opportunity has come in the form of joining Petty Boy Osley on tour, a milestone that not only represents personal success but also shines a spotlight on the growing music talent coming out of Northern Ontario.
By West Nipissing Rap Press4 months ago in Beat
10 Years of Gawk. Top Story - June 2026.
10 Years of Gawk The Album 2025 saw big milestones for the Vundaboys; not only did they drop arguably their best record to date, Surgery and Pleasure, but it saw the ten year anniversary of the album that’s home to some of the most infectious music on Earth: Gawk.
By Zack Graham4 months ago in Beat
Songs Sequenced
Introduction I was listening to a "Best Of" Nils Lofgren, and one of the final songs is "Secrets In The Street", which I have always loved. Lofgren is a brilliant guitarist and songwriter who has played extensively with Bruce Springsteen.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Beat
Black Music Month Celebrates: Michael Jackson
I honestly have no idea how to begin writing an article that is a tribute to the greatest star to ever walk the face the earth. So I guess I’ll keep it simple and cliche. Happy Black Music Month to the one, the only, Michael Jackson.
By Joe Patterson4 months ago in Beat
Tracking the Shadows:. AI-Generated.
There’s a distinct privilege in being given an exclusive, first hand listen to a project before it fully surfaces into the wider alternative music consciousness. I was recently given the opportunity to spend time with The Nocturnal Ceremony, the debut EP from The Night Rituals, a duo whose Bandcamp biography promises a collision of electronic gloom and haunting arrangements. But reading that kind of description on a screen doesn’t quite prepare you for the sheer atmospheric weight I felt when actually sitting with it from start to finish.
By The Crash Test Facility4 months ago in Beat
The Is Jah Wobble
Introduction Apparently, Jah Wobble's stage name came because John Lydon could not pronounce the name John Wardle properly and slurred it into becoming Jah Wobble. I loved his dub-based bass playing with Public Image but then when he left he looks to have tackled every music genre you can think of and a lot that you can't think of.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Beat
Music About Musicians By Musicians
Introduction Dexy's Midnight Runners came on the radio covering Van Morrison's "Jackie Wilson Said" and I thought could I put together a playlist of songs or band singing about other singers or bands. We obviously have something to kick off this one and another has just come into my head, bands named after songs, but that can wait awhile.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Beat
