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Ariana Grande – Petal | ALBUM REVIEW
Ariana Grande has spent the last several years moving further and further away from the pop maximalism that made her a superstar. If Sweetener and thank u, next were the sound of an artist learning to trust her instincts, and Eternal Sunshine was the sound of emotional acceptance, Petal is the sound of someone disappearing into their own atmosphere.
By Navigating the World3 months ago in Beat
Massive Attack: Totally Wack
“[T]here are many here among us for whom the life force is best represented by the livid twitching of one tortured nerve, or even a full-scale anxiety attack. I do not subscribe to this point of view 100%, but I understand it, have lived it. Thus the shriek, the caterwaul, the chainsaw gnarlgnashing, the yowl and the whizz that decapitates may be reheard by the adventurous or emotionally damaged as mellifluous bursts of unarguable affirmation. And one could, if so inclined, take it even further than that…”
By Kendall Defoe 3 months ago in Beat
Margo Messenger Talks "Viva La Vida," Upcoming Release, and More
Award-winning singer-songwriter, pianist, and multi-instrumentalist Margo Messenger creates music that bridges heartfelt storytelling, cinematic imagery, and uplifting pop melodies. Originally from Kaliningrad, Russia, her music is deeply influenced by her Slavic roots, blending folk-inspired emotion with contemporary pop production to create songs that celebrate resilience, friendship, and the beauty of being alive.
By Meikhel Philogene3 months ago in Beat
10 Underrated Modern Slowcore Tracks
The Internet is brimming with slowcore artists who haven't quite found mainstream success. Some of them stay afloat with a small fanbase, while others have less than a dozen monthly Spotify listeners. These artists deserve more attention, and if your playlists have felt dull and repetitive lately, try refreshing your routine with these soothing bedroom-pop tracks. Who knows--you might discover the next Internet sensation right before they blow up.
By Kaitlin Shanks3 months ago in Beat
Oasis Is Genius!
Let's take a look at the Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, and just why they are the best that BritPop had to offer. Maybe someone of you are celebrating England's advance in the World Cup to the Group of 16. Maybe some of you are fans and have taken the time to either go to the games, or watch the videos I've seen of Brits singing along to Oasis' ''Wonderwall''. It is always a joy to see how one song can unite so many people, even if you don't feel like anybody feels the way you do...today...
By Kendall Defoe 4 months ago in Beat
Why Carmen Sinata's "24" Feels Like the Soundtrack to Time Slipping Away
There comes a moment in many people's lives when they stop measuring time by birthdays and begin measuring it by memories. One day you're chasing waves, convinced summer will last forever. The next, you're looking back wondering where the years disappeared to.
By Navigating the World4 months ago in Beat
Feline Like A Song
Introduction I was not sure that I had already done and looking through my stories I don't think I have. I didn't think there were that many songs that related to cats apart from those from Disney films and "Love Cats" by The Cure, but then I started to remember that there was quite a lot in my collection. The beat generation referred to the cool ones as cats so there may be a few where the feline referral is more than a little ambiguous.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Beat
India.Arie's Critics Missed Her Point About Yung Miami
Recent debate surrounding India Arie’s criticism of Yung Miami’s hit song “Spend Dat” has highlighted a longstanding cultural conversation regarding the relationship between entertainment, social values, and criminal behavior.
By Victor Trammell4 months ago in Beat
The Crucial Three
Introduction The Crucial Three were a short-lived band that existed for approximately six weeks in early 1977. They are nevertheless notable on account of the individual success of all three founding members: Julian Cope formed The Teardrop Explodes and has enjoyed a long and successful solo career as an author, photographer and singer, Ian McCulloch formed the very successful Echo & the Bunnymen, while guitarist Pete Wylie formed Wah! Heat (and various subsequent incarnations of Wah!) and enjoyed major chart success with "The Story of the Blues". In those early days, McCulloch sang, Cope played bass, and Wylie played guitar. A drummer, Stephen Spence, also joined at some point in their brief life.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Beat
10 Ethereal Tracks That Leave You Haunted. Top Story - June 2026.
Midwestern girls see the dark side of Americana. Abandoned gas stations, tattered American flags, greasy diners, overgrown graveyards--that's the side of small town life that you don't see in Hallmark movies, and it often feels like bedroom pop artists are the only ones who understand. These artists compose eerie, ghostly arrangements that make you think of spirits rising out of the church graveyard and flying over an empty town before they disappear.
By Kaitlin Shanks4 months ago in Beat
