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My Exclusive Interview With Jana Tyrrell
When Jana Tyrrell produces a track, she doesn't just get it ready for radio play. Instead, she blends her vocals, instrumentals and favorite sound effects into an eerie alien landscape that sounds like a recording from centuries into the future. Luckily, you don't have to be a time traveler to enjoy her work. In fact, you can stream her latest album, Was It Real Or Was It Just Me? , after reading this interview to gain a greater appreciation for her talents—and along the way, you'll realize that she's creating musical landscapes that most of us only dream about.
By Kaitlin Shanks4 days 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 Records5 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
“Thriller Bay Mix” Shows Reezy Can Have Fun, But His Album Mode Needs to Stay On by NWO Sparrow
Dropping on Michael Jackson’s birthday, Reezy puts his own spin on a legendary classic while temporarily stepping away from the intensity of his album rollout. by NWO Sparrow
By NWO SPARROW2 months ago in Beat
10 Weirdcore Tracks That Sound Like a Fever Dream. Top Story - August 2026.
With the popularity of liminal photography and films like 2026's Backrooms , weirdcore is having a moment. It's not quite horrorcore, but it's not clean and cheerful enough to fit into the pop categories, either. Some artists ditch the pop influences and veer off in another direction, creating music that sounds like the soundtrack to a child's nightmare. Whatever the case, this playlist contains weirdcore tracks from all ends of the spectrum--and if you're ready to get weird, sit back and let these songs plunge you into a feverish haze.
By Kaitlin Shanks3 months ago in Beat
From Summer Jam to Riverside Church: Fergie Baby Is Putting In the Work Before "God Is From Harlem" Even Drops by NWO Sparrow
A pre-album listening event inside a historic Harlem church set the tone for what's shaping up to be a defining moment in his career. By NWO Sparrow
By NWO SPARROW3 months ago in Beat
