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14 Songs I Found on a Burned CD from 2007
Before streaming took over, you had a few options for listening to your favorite songs: waiting for the song to play on the radio, trying to catch the music video on TV or paying $15 for a CD that might have only one good track. As a child, I fantasized about owning a CD that magically played all my favorite songs. Unfortunately, this seemed like a fairy tale until Napster and Limewire disrupted the music industry, allowing users to download virtually any song for free--albeit illegally.
By Kaitlin Shanks3 days ago in Beat
12 Forgotten Novelty Songs
Music comes in many different genres to fit different people's tastes. A fun genre of music is that of novelty songs because they're so different and sometimes even crazy sounding. While they may have been hits when released, sadly some of them end up fading into obscurity once they leave the music charts. Here's a look at 12 songs that were once quite popular that you probably never hear anymore.
By Janis Masyk-Jackson8 days 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 SPARROW14 days 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 Shanks17 days ago in Beat
Gladys Knight Announced She Is Stepping Back From Performing
Gladys Knight announced to her fans that she will be taking a step back from performing and will be winding down her concert and touring schedule. On Thursday, August 27, 2026, the Motown legend posted her decision on Instagram .
By Margaret Minnicks17 days 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 SPARROW20 days ago in Beat
History of Rock Music
Following World War II, many soldiers, sailers, and airmen made use of the GI bill to further their education, and many started families. Like many generations, America's youth had questions about authority and society. The young adults of the era were no longer interested in listening to the crooners their parents favored, like Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, and Judy Garland. Instead, they listened to black rhythm and blues artists, like Muddy Waters...
By Julie Lacksonen24 days ago in Beat
