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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 Minnicks2 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 SPARROW2 months 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 Lacksonen2 months ago in Beat
Paranormal Instrumental Songs
Paranormal instrumentals can evoke all kinds of feelings, from fear to anticipation and, in some cases, even the feeling that something magical is about to happen. The instrumentals below contain a variety of sounds that can create a range of emotions depending on which song you listen to.
By Janis Masyk-Jackson2 months ago in Beat
The Dream's Dream
Introduction I'm not sure what kicked this off, I think it was that someone played "Go Your Own Way" by Fleetwood Mac, an dof course "Rumours" also features the song "Dreams". Then I remembered "The Dream's Dream" from Television's "Adventure which also reminded me of “A Dream Within a Dream” an 1849 poem by Edgar Allan Poe.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Beat
10 Eccentric Tracks from Obscure Shoegaze Bands. Top Story - August 2026.
In a lot of ways, making money as a musician is more challenging than ever. And yet, these obscure shoegaze bands are still at it. They might not have top-ten hits or millions of Spotify listeners, but they're still making music because they love writing songs and sharing their efforts with the world. Here's your chance to give back by streaming their tracks, following them on social media and, if you live in the area, checking out one of their live shows.
By Kaitlin Shanks3 months ago in Beat
