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Cereal Dating With Alison Wonderland. Top Story - April 2018.
It is a rare occasion that one gets to sit down and really pick the brain of an artist whose style and sound they truly admire, so when I was offered the chance to interview Alison Wonderland, I must admit that I had a small fan girl moment.
By Samantha Bentley8 years ago in Beat
Create a Certain Kind of Beautiful
I've never really understood how to start writing something like this, something that the whole world could potentially see. It's a thought I'd never really had, not until this moment of me actually putting all my thoughts out there.
By Beth Williamson8 years ago in Beat
The Philly Music Scene
According to PhillyMag, Philadelphia is the best music city in the country. There are many musical institutions that develop the learning and experience of young artists. From orchestras to musicals to live bands, there are a number of options when looking for musical entertainment in the Philadelphia area. The Academy of Music, established in 1857, is the longest continually used opera house in the US. Along with older venues like this one, there have been many additions to the Philly Music Scene. In terms of newer venues, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts opened in 2001 and is mostly used for orchestras. Aside from more traditional forms of music entertainment, there are many venues around the city that cater towards more modern music styles like rock and pop music.
By Hanna Hudnall8 years ago in Beat
Artists to Look Out for in 2018
It doesn't matter what genre you listen to, I've got you covered. At the beginning of the year, Fall Out Boy released a new album. It was exceptionally controversial considering everybody knows them for their rock/alternative music. In this new album, MANIA, Fall Out Boy showcases their depth and range while experimenting with a new sound. I feel as though they successfully pull it off, but you'll have to decide that for yourself.
By Sarah Rush8 years ago in Beat
Health Benefits of Playing the Drums
Drums are one of the oldest musical instruments in history, and are used in almost every single musical genre out there. Metalcore bands wouldn't sound the same without amazing drum beats balancing out the growl of a singer. Electronica wouldn't exist without drums. Even classical music requires the finesse of a good drum player.
By Iggy Paulsen8 years ago in Beat
The Shocking Lack of Women on Festival Lineups
By researching about music festivals, it has become apparent that there has been the distinct issue of the representation of women at these events. This is a problem that affects every career path within music; however, it’s most detrimental to the female performer. There is an overwhelming lack of female representation within UK festivals, and this is shown by statistics with male artists occupying up to 96 percent of festival bills.
By Ruby Haines8 years ago in Beat
Top 10 Beatles Songs to Play at Your Wedding
Your wedding should be one of the happiest days of your life, and picking the perfect music is important to make the day even more special. Well, what can be better for such an amazing occasion, than the music of the most amazing band of all time—The Beatles.
By Anezka Smidlova8 years ago in Beat
How Heavy Metal Saved My Life
When you hear the word metal, in regards to music, what comes to mind? Before I became a full-on metalhead, I was afraid of metal. I hated the genre. Until my junior year of high school, whenever someone mentioned the music I would immediately think of Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Cannibal Corpse, Slipknot, and every other famously evil band that the genre had to offer. I was afraid of the music. I was raised in a very Christian household, and I thought that the music would somehow possess me, blacken my soul, pretty much everything the Catholic Church was saying throughout the 1970’s and 80’s, what my parents were taught as children. Little did I know, that I, and almost my entire family, would become Metalheads.
By Hayden Gaun8 years ago in Beat
Kylie Minogue Gets Her Country On
Did you think Dolly Parton would be the last artist to attempt country disco? Well, think again. Dance-pop diva from down under, Kylie Minogue, returns with her first full-length of all new material since 2014’s R&B leaning Kiss Me Once.
By Eric Allen8 years ago in Beat
