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A Look at Corrosion of Conformity's 'Wiseblood'
I'm only 36-years-old (as of this writing), but seeing how old some albums are puts that number in perspective. Corrosion of Conformity's Wiseblood is just such an album. It came out in 1996, when I was about 14-years-old. It's hard to believe it, but that makes this album itself 21-years-old! In any case, this album holds up extremely well for me. I don't think there's a single stinker track on it.
By Wade Wainio8 years ago in Beat
The World's Highest-Paid Women in Music
There are so many female singers out there in the world who we can't stop listening to. From Ariana Grande to Halsey, Lana Del Ray, and Lorde, each and every one of them create unique songs and melodies that fit their personality and style. Whether they're heavily involved in pop or rap, you'll find amazing female music artists in any music genre. And once they drop the album that you've been waiting for months, it's time to book seats at their concert—and meet and greets if you're a diehard fan.
By Jennifer Violet8 years ago in Beat
Treasures in My Backyard
I grew up loving all types of music...but I'm a rock-n-roller from the roots of my hair right down to my core. I mean, I consider the band Staind to be THE BEST therapist I could ever ask for. To this day, if I were to ever meet Aaron Lewis or ANYONE from the band in person...I would hand them a check for all those years I listened to them and felt relief through singing their songs...along with punching my pillows during "Suffocate" and "Mudshovel" (laughing).
By LadyBs BandShell8 years ago in Beat
Local Hardcore Venues
The hardcore scene is a beautiful place, my friends, filled with wholesome people and music that makes you want to absolutely destroy something, What isn't to love about it? Sadly, spaces to host shows like this one are closing faster than they can pop up.
By Ghostie Grill8 years ago in Beat
Maxo Kream - 'Punken' Review
Maxo Kream is a Houston rapper with over a million monthly listeners on Spotify. Punken is his debut studio album and was released on Jan. 12, 2018. Don’t press the snooze button on this rapper; Punken deserves a listen from hip-hop aficionados.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
Why 'Last Young Renegade' Is the Best All Time Low Album to Date
While fans of All Time Low will likely remember them best for songs like "Dear Maria: Count Me In," "I Feel Like Dancin'," and "A Love Like War," their newest album showcases the dedication and talent that they have to their craft.
By Jessica Riffle8 years ago in Beat
Maxo Kream - Best Bars off His Texas Hip Hop Album 'Punken'
'Punken' is Maxo Kream's new album released January 12, 2018. This being his first album was a surprise to me since I was a big fan of his mixtape 'Quicc Strikes.' Turns out that, or any of his other releases weren't albums. Nowadays, no one knows what the difference between an album and a mixtape is, it used to be whether you paid for it, but now the only entity that gets paid is Spotify.
By Christopher Sarda8 years ago in Beat
The 'List: Best of New Wave. Top Story - January 2018.
Hello, one and all. Well, we're a couple of weeks into the new year and while we've been sort of stuck in the mostly 1970s rut, me and my co-conspirator in this experiment: Calvin (he'll always be Oates to me) Cherry have decided to shake things up and add more diverse 'lists rather than focus on singular artists. But, fret not; many artists from various decades will get their just due 'lists: Fleetwood Mac, Commodores, Billy Joel, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince are all due for 'lists this year, so hang tight, and they are being drafted as we speak.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Beat
4 Albums I'm Anticipating for 2018
LPs such as Father John Misty's Pure Comedy delivered breathtaking social commentary in the middle of today's significant events. Migos' Culture, BROCKHAMPTON's overload of content, and many other rap artists offered great bangers, expanding the boundaries of the genre. And album sequels like Scum Fuck Flower Boy by Tyler the Creator, and Lorde's Melodrama showcased true growth in the artists' maturity, which seemed to be an overall theme in many different 2017 projects.
By Maggie McGee8 years ago in Beat
Hey, Johnny Park!
There is a great fondness I have for musical performances that contain a concept...a step beyond the everyday and normal. This time around, let us discuss the tribute show. As the name suggests, it's one in which an artist's body of work or a specific work within their career is showcased due to its mass cultural impact. This type of thing can bring a plethora of excitement for an audience because...well, popular culture has made that audience well aware of its existence. There is absolutely bound to be a classic everybody-coming-together sing along! Everybody leaves the show a happy camper.
By Stephan Darnutzer8 years ago in Beat
