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Why One X is Three Days Graces' Magnum Opus
Introduction: The Emotional Resonsance of My Childhood I remember my first encounter with Three Days Grace well. I was only 9 at the time and had no idea the profound impact the day I spent with my cousin would have on my life. We were in the garage talking to my uncle as he worked on some car-related task. The paint-splattered boom box playing a CD I first mistook for a generic rock group. It was the One X CD which had just come out earlier that year.
By QuirkyMin2 years ago in Beat
Liv Hanna Unleashes New Song "Proud of Yourself"
Singer-songwriter and model Liv Hanna closes out the month of August with a new single, "Proud of Yourself." "Proud of Yourself" is sonically and thematically different from her previous record, "TEASE ME." AWAL's Liv Hanna goes back to her roots and the type of sound that her fans are accustomed to hearing. "Proud of Yourself" is a piano-driven ballad that teeters between Alt-Pop, Dark Pop, Indie Pop, and Pop Rock.
By Meikhel Philogene2 years ago in Beat
JoJo Siwa Finds 'Guilty Pleasure' In Doing the Most - But Why?
As I’ve said more times than I can count, the art of stunts, tricks, and clownery to grab attention and make headlines isn’t necessary when you possess genuine talent. In the case of former kid star-turned-current cringey queer queen JoJo Siwa, the jury is still out on whether the 21-year-old has staying power beyond the jeers she’s now receiving from critics and haters alike. But are those jeers deserved for Guilty Pleasure, her first offering to the world beyond child entertainment?
By Jonathan Apollo2 years ago in Beat
A Heartfelt Evening at the Regent Theatre with Karla Bonoff
I’m bringing it to you personally - Karla Bonoff The Regent Theater hosted An Evening with Karla Bonoff to a full house on Friday, August 23. Several newcomers came to the 108-year-old theatre to see the singer. Taking the stage, Karla Bonoff sang various melodies, spanning decades, accompanied by renowned guitarist, Nina Gerber. The evening was a special one as Bonoff’s music took the spotlight.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Beat
Creationism
Introduction I have just started reading "Creation Stories: Riots, Raves and Running a Label" by Alan McGee and I have loved a lot of the releases from the label, some of which were big sellers and important releases. Thi sis from a time when music actually mattered to the mainstream rather than be something to fill a Spotify playlist.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce): Eminem's Dance With His Shadow
"You're not f---ing Taylor Swift. You had one era that mattered, mine. Everything that people think of when they think of Eminem is f---ing yours truly. From the blond hair, to the middle finger, to the f---ing jokes, all of it — me."
By Art-Peeter Roosve2 years ago in Beat
PJ Harvey and Netflix's Shameless: A lyrical analysis and intertextuality
Around Fall of 2023, I started listening to PJ Harvey for the first time in my life, and at the same time, my mom started watching Shameless on Netflix. It's not the type of show I usually watch, but I couldn't help myself from sticking around the couch and finding out whether Fiona got to keep Liam from Monica in Season 1.
By Freya Javier2 years ago in Beat
Surprise! Cardi B Reveals She’s Pregnant with Third Child
Cardi B is back with some big news, and this time, it's all about family! The rapper took to Instagram on August 1st to reveal that she’s expecting her third child, and as usual, she did it with style. Draped in a silky, luxurious red gown and matching fur coat, Cardi cradled her baby bump in a pair of stunning photos, radiating happiness and confidence, that instantly set the internet on fire.
By Khushboo Malhotra2 years ago in Beat
Revamping My Teenage Record Collection
Introduction I was born in 1957 and as a teenager built up a vinyl and cassette collection. I knew that I had to move to CD when my daughter Juliet showed me what she could to a vinyl record with the player needle, though not a dangerous as what Kirsty did with metal magazine separators and a mains plug.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
The Record Shop ritual. Top Story - August 2024.
From The Smiths to WH Smiths, that was the ritual. Almost every Saturday, more often in the holidays. Shuffling from shop to shop, flicking through the racks. What’s new and exciting? What’s old but influential? What did I read about this one?
By Andy Potts2 years ago in Beat
Benefits Of The Availability Of Digital Music
Introduction This has been partly influenced by Julian Cope's "Copendium" that I am reading at the moment and it is introducing me to a lot of music that I was unaware of, having said that I completely missed AC/DC although I sang several of their songs when I played with Spoon and The Abominable Showmen. You can see me here much fatter singing "Wuthering Heights" (Kate Bush) and Highway To Hell (AC/DC)
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
It's 3 in the Morning and I Miss One Direction
Why, why, WHY must this happen? You're laying in bed, relaxing after a long day, and BAM "No, Jimmy Protested" randomly inhabits your brain and you're suddenly back to watching every One Direction video diary, which leads you to watching all their fetus moments, which then leads you to the frat era, which then leads you to "Does the little one with the cheekbones know that the Prince is in love with him?" which leads you to 2015 long haired Harry vibes, and then suddenly you're crying over the hiatus like it didn't happen almost 10 years ago? Do you get what I mean? Don't act like you're too good and this has never happened to you because if that's the case, then the memes I'm about to share with you are about to give you the same heart-wrenching pain that I am feeling at this moment.
By hannah irelan2 years ago in Beat