humanity

Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of music professionals, amateurs, inspiring students, celebrities, lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories in the music sphere.

REVELATION
It was a time of change for McKinnon High School. No mere slaves to long-established convention they had taken the radical step, just in time for my enrolment, of abandoning caps for boys and gloves for girls. Girls still had to wear hats, of course. Who knows what passions might be inflamed in twelve year old cusp-of-adolescents if they encountered liberated hair? Experienced staff members shuddered at this collapse of values, while newer recruits to the ranks of late-60s educators quietly rolled their eyes.
By Bruce Jenkins2 years ago in Beat
Brequette could've won
I was in a random discussion with a Spanish speaker about this... I don't remember how it came about, ah yes. I heard Håll om mig in the background of a Insta reel and made me remember how fun keeping up with Eurovision was. Then the distant memory of Brequette came back to me.
By Kayla McIntosh2 years ago in Beat
From One Direction to Superstar: The Timeline of Harry Styles' Success
Harry Styles achieved worldwide success at just 16-years old after appearing on the British reality show, The X-Factor. Since then, Styles has achieved massive success on his own and set to be known forever as one of the greatest pop artists to ever exist.
By Jenika Enoch2 years ago in Beat
From One Direction Star to Struggling Soloist: The Timeline of Liam Payne's Life. Content Warning.
One of the five members of the British boy band, One Direction, has sadly passed away far too soon. Liam Payne died this week at the age of 31 after falling from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The singer's death has come as a shockwave to the world and to his millions of adoring fans, along with his family and his former bandmates. Payne leaves behind a 7-year old son, his parents, and his two siblings.
By Jenika Enoch2 years ago in Beat
The Last Flight
Introduction Public Service Broadcasting are one of the bands I always buy whatever they release, and I have seen them live three times so far.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
On Grieving: the loss of Liam Payne . Content Warning.
This is an evolving story, and this article will undergo multiple updates as we learn more about what happened. Any information that is later deemed false will be removed, edited, etc.
By Paige Krause2 years ago in Beat
A heartbreak that changed my life…
I have ruined something that may have been beautifully catastrophic. It’s amazing that while one person may be falling in love with someone on one side of the city, another person may be taking their last breath in a dusty motel room.
By Paulina Pachel2 years ago in Beat
Two Thousand Five Hundred Stories And A Million Words On Vocal
Introduction I don't know how to do this, well I do, because I am doing it. This is story number two thousand five hundred on Vocal. I write a lot of poetry and while some of my pieces have hit two thousand words, som have been as little as thirty, so if we say I average four hundred words a story then that is a million words.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Johnny Cash ‎– Bitter Tears - Ballads Of The American Indian
The Back Of The Album Introduction This album came to my attention, I have already forgotten how I saw it. It is sixty years old now and this is the first time I have come across.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
The Impact of AI on Music Production in 2024: The Future is Here
The age of technology is bringing numerous changes to not just music production but our everyday lives. The rise of AI personal assistants has changed how we research, educate, look for jobs, and even operate in our own homes. However, not everyone sees AI as helpful, especially when bots can make art now. The music industry specifically has seen some unique challenges with AI that affect everyone from a composer to a backup singer. So, what’s making producers so nervous about the rise of AI? Grab a coffee and come along as we tell you all about the impact of AI on music production.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sports2 years ago in Beat
The Surprising Truth About Pop Music: Beyond the Beats and Lyrics. AI-Generated.
Pop music, with its catchy melodies and relatable lyrics, has dominated the music industry for decades. But beneath the surface of the catchy beats and infectious choruses lies a rich tapestry of stories, influences, and cultural significance. Let's delve into some surprising truths about pop music that you may never have known.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Beat
The Friendship Break-Up
I think one of the hardest things to go through is the loss of friendship with someone. Friendship breakups suck. Plain and simple. I take relationships seriously. Whether it's family, friend, lover, coworker. You give me respect I give you respect.
By Chloe Unfiltered2 years ago in Beat