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My Exclusive Interview With Mia Borders
Starting your own record label is both harder and easier than you'd expect, and it takes a dedicated businesswoman to make it happen. Fortunately, Mia Borders has the drive to succeed, and she's not content with just releasing her own records. In fact, she's helped countless queer and BIPOC artists along the way, making a mark on the New Orleans music scene. This interview dives into Blaxican Records as well as Borders' entertainment company and charitable efforts, and when you see how much work goes on behind the scenes, you'll have a greater appreciation for the business behind the music.
By Kaitlin Shanksabout 17 hours ago in Beat
The Hi-Hat That Changed My Mind.
The first time I heard "Freak on a Leash," I turned it off. I had been playing drums for most of my life by then. I grew up on rock and metal, the kind of music where the singer sings, the guitars hit hard, and the song makes sense from the first verse to the last chorus. I knew what I liked, and I thought I knew what good music was supposed to sound like.
By Overdrive Records3 days ago in Beat
Thank you and goodnight
Yesterday saw the release of the film chronicling the back to the beginning concert , held last year in Birmingham. The concert was held so that Ozzy Osbourne could say one last goodbye, similarly there would be the last Black Sabbath concert with the 4 main members. Ozzy died, surrounded by family just 17 days later. In part due to having to cut back on his medication so that he could perform.
By ASHLEY SMITH16 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Kayristin
The party doesn't start until Kayristin walks in. As a DJ, it's her job to keep the energy flowing with electrifying sets and exclusive remixes—and now that she's branching out into original music, you don't have to see her in person to enjoy her heart-stopping beats. Her love for music, passion for adventure, and fun, bombastic personality make Kayristin a natural entertainer, and as you read this in-depth interview, you'll realize how much work goes into these sets that seem like a spur-of-the-moment celebration.
By Kaitlin Shanks19 days ago in Beat
Kai Ca$h Refuses To Shrink The Pen For The Algorithm (Recap ) by NWO Sparrow
The BARS NOT DEAD series continues its mission to put lyricism back at the center of Hip-Hop. by NWO Sparrow From DJ Drama to Lowkey of Apple Music, the guest list backed a night built on craft. PHOTO BY Joy Malone
By NWO SPARROW2 months ago in Beat
Stories from the mosh pit
After near 40 years of concert going poor health as meant I have had to cut right down, and no more in the pit. I have been at the front for some of the biggest metal bands, often well beyond the "being too old stage". there has been blood, much sweat and a few beers. These wont be in the right order , as my memory doesn't work that way.
By ASHLEY SMITH3 months ago in Beat
Inside The SuiteLife Xperience: Why the Biggest Names at Summer Jam Aren't Always Happening on Stage
Summer Jam, Reimagined: Inside The SuiteLife Xperience With DJ Mazz by NWO Sparrow Why NYC Culture's Biggest Nights Now Lives as Much in the Suite as It Does on the Stage
By NWO SPARROW4 months ago in Beat
The Max B Homecoming Era Finale Officially Happens At Summer Jam 2026 by NWO Sparrow
Hearts who kept the wave alive for nearly two decades are finally getting the moment they waited for by NWO Sparrow Summer Jam 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable celebration for the two Tri-State artist whose influence never faded.
By NWO SPARROW6 months ago in Beat
Andrew Arceci and the intellectual allure of the Winchendon Music Festival
There is a particular kind of cultural experience that resists immediacy. It does not reveal itself all at once, nor does it seek to capture attention through spectacle. Instead, it unfolds gradually, inviting its audience to engage not just with what is presented, but with the ideas that underpin it. The Winchendon Music Festival belongs firmly in this category.
By Alicia U. Cortez7 months ago in Beat
