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My Tribute to Honor Dolly Parton
When Richmond’s local news stations invited Virginians to share photos and memories in honor of Dolly Parton, I was inspired to do so. It wasn’t just nostalgia I felt. It was recognition — the kind that rose from deep places within me. Dolly touched the lives of millions, including mine. That's why I offer a tribute stitched together with the very threads she gave us: her songs, her stories, and her unmistakable spirit.
By Margaret Minnicks22 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 SPARROW22 days 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 about a month ago in Beat
The Story Of Mad Alice Lane - A Dark Masterpiece by Peter Lawlor
Introduction Many years ago in an advert for Land Rover (which I have not yet found on Youtube), I heard a song that has stuck with me ever since. It is ghostly, eerie and atmospheric and has captured the attention of many listeners and viewers.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a month 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 Shanks2 months ago in Beat
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 World2 months ago in Beat
