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Readers' Review: Wretch 32 - 'FR32'
Reality can be a prison to us sometimes. Everyday life gets repetitive, your job starts to suck, and your family gets annoying. The mundane can often be confused for the uninspiring. For some, it can even get downright depressing, or even violent. Any man or woman in their late 20s/early 30s in urban, or rural America can attest to feeling this way once or twice in their lives, if not as they read this.
By Chuck Knight8 years ago in Beat
I'm On Drugs
Every time I listen to "Bohemian Rhapsody" by the British band Queen it gives me goosebumps. I will never grow tired of hearing it. It is such a complex, multifaceted, and operatic song that it will be remembered as one of the greatest songs ever. I bet you have a similar story or relationship with a different song or who knows; maybe we share the same tastes.
By Nicolas Niño Vaquerizo8 years ago in Beat
Best Musical Instruments for Kids
Your child's brain is guaranteed to develop faster with the encouragement of music in their lives. Though the "music" they will start off playing will consist of banging, blabber, and off tempo tapping, the process of introducing musical instruments to children's lives have a longterm effect on how they think, process, and develop.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Beat
Pop Vocal Artist Christina Grimmie
Christina Victoria Grimmie, ring a bell? You might have heard of her from YouTube as zeldaxlove64; or you might have heard of her on season 6 of The Voice! However, if you haven't heard of her, you're missing out... seriously! Let me explain in a few ways on how and why you're missing out on such an amazing and talented person!
By Allison Whitlow8 years ago in Beat
Why Were the Fab Four So Influential on Modern Music?
As a child, The Beatles were not unknown to me. My dad (who is not an avid fan, but in fact prefers the Rolling Stones) owned the 1 Beatles album, and in my unscholarly opinion, music makes the greatest effect on you when you are a child and a certain style imprints on your brain. However, it was many years later that I really started to listen and admire the Fab Four's work.
By Charlie Cowburn8 years ago in Beat
Bell Witch — Mirror Reaper
There are many words one could use to describe the sound produced by Seattle based "funeral" doom metal two-piece, Bell Witch. Monolithic, dripping, oppressive, haunting, all of these would suffice and retrospectively carry throughout the band's early efforts and into 2015's Four Phantoms album, but with Mirror Reaper they've hit an entirely new level and pushed their sound to new, lofty heights.
By Jay Taylor-Brown8 years ago in Beat
The 'List: 7EEZ Sad Hits
Hello, one and all: So, this is an "all me" 'list. I got to thinking that it's a list that kind of proves that the 1970s had its fair share of gloom, sadness, pain, and heartache. Which is not to say there wasn't happiness to be had in the era of polyester shirts, platforms, "Breck hair," mood rings, and, the saddest loss of all, the 8-track tape.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Beat
Necessary Albums Every Man Should Own
Music, it's one of the many forms of art that contains creativity, connection, and culture — the three Cs. Even though I just made that up, it's still very true. Music does connect people. They're able to share their taste and passions through their choices in music. A person may love jazz while another can't get through a day without listening to metal. And after sharing their favorite songs, the person who loves jazz artists will start loving metal while the metal person will start getting into jazz — that's the beauty of music.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Beat
Sampha: 'Process' Album Review
Hypnotizing, chill, creative, original. These are the words that come to the surface when I think of how to describe Sampha's debut album, Process. This talented Londoner is signed to Young Turks, the same label as The XX, FKA Twigs, SBTRKT, and much more. He's also well known for his collaborations with fellow label-mate SBTRKT as well as being featured with Kanye, Solange, Frank Ocean, and Drake. And now it is Sampha's time to shine with his very own LP.
By Elizabeth Escalante8 years ago in Beat
'Hamilton' Is Good... For a Musical
Ah, Hamilton. Conceivably the musical of a generation. This groundbreaking "hip-hopera" (hip-hop opera, come on!) shook the Broadway scene, the theatre enthusiasts, and, in turn, the nation. If you're [somehow] not familiar with the musical, let me get you up to speed. Hamilton is an opera, meaning that there are no spoken words throughout the piece. It chronicles the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. The nation is on the brink of the Revolution, which excites some-- and worries others. The story is full of drama, laughter, heartbreak, and-- spoiler alert-- death. The opera, written by theatre giant Lin-Manuel Miranda, alternates between traditional Broadway-style song, rap, and R&B. It's really an interesting concept: a boring, over-taught era of history is redone in an exciting, fast-paced musical featuring a style of music that is new to the theatre realm. I won't deny that Hamilton is a masterpiece... for a musical. Let me explain.
By Hayley Bonnett8 years ago in Beat
Demi Lovato Will Have You in Love with Her Artistry with New Album 'Tell Me You Love Me'
One thing I love is someone who doesn't give a flying freak about what people think of them. They embrace who they are and they are candid about that person, flaws and all. Well, the first time I ever heard Demi Lovato sing, I was 16 years old watching a Disney Channel short calledAs The Bell Rings.
By Chelsea DeVries8 years ago in Beat
