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Richard Smallwood
Introduction In recent months, false rumors have spread online with alarming speed: searches like “gospel singer Richard Smallwood died”, “Richard Smallwood passed away”, and “Richard Smallwood cause of death” have surged—despite having no basis in truth.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Beat
The Return of the Spare. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Power rarely announces itself loudly. More often, it creeps back in quietly, through side doors and softened language. That was how the Palace first sensed the shift—not through a speech or a lawsuit, but through movement. Requests. Reassessments. Subtle changes in posture among people who had spent years pretending the storm had passed.
By Behind the Curtainabout a month ago in Beat
11 Indie Pop Songs That Dazzled the 2000s
After the grunge and nihilism of the 90s, the 2000s brought a wave of hopefulness with an edgy twist. People wanted bright colors, snarky humor and dance-pop anthems, and the music industry responded with catchy indie tunes that made people feel unique without diving too far into the counterculture. If you feel nostalgic for this time, these 11 tracks will take you back to the time when "'Rawr' means 'I love you' in dinosaur" was peak hilarity among junior high students.
By Kaitlin Shanksabout a month ago in Beat
Rock The Menorah! 20 Rock Stars Who Are Jewish . Top Story - December 2025.
Judaism has a rich musical history and tradition, so it shouldn't be a surprise that some of the most predominant rock stars in history are Jewish. In Jewish culture, music is used to celebrate, to reflect, and share scripture and prayer.
By Jenika Enoch2 months ago in Beat
10 Emotionally Devastating Songs That You'll Never Forget
Have you ever been on the verge of tears and needed to listen to a sad song to unleash the waterworks? I've had moods like that, but corny, sentimental songs don't do it for me. Instead, I listen to the tracks on this list when I need to release some bottled-up emotions. These songs capture the depths of human grief without being cheesy--and they're also great tracks on top of that, so they deserve a spot on your regular playlists.
By Kaitlin Shanks2 months ago in Beat
Alone Among Thousands
She had bought the tickets four months ago. Every day after, Quinn Davis spent time refining the plans in her head: how much for a beverage and merchandise budget, who she would take with her, and of course, her outfit. She had been listening to the headlining rock band, Ripped Stitches, since she was a teenager and couldn't wait to hear the songs that had captivated her during those stormy and uncertain years. Her love of hard rock in high school was also the inspiration for her career choice as a music based therapist. As excited as Quinn was to see her favorite band, she was also super stoked to see the opening local band, Puddle of Blood; their music was explosive and she loved listening to it on her way to work, but she also had a secret crush on their larger than life lead singer, Robbie Kane.
By Alycen Sparrow2 months ago in Beat
Marjorie Prime
I first saw "Marjorie Prime" ten years ago at Playwrights Horizon. I thought the show was quite economical and interesting because the allure of AI was in the future. Fast forward to 2025 and AI is here and real. Jordan Harrison's play has now made its way to The Hayes Theater on Broadway and it has a great cast to help his vision with AI, death and longing.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).2 months ago in Beat
Why Dark Pop Production Keeps Evolving and Why Producers Should Pay Attention?. AI-Generated.
Dark pop is one of those genres that keeps finding new ways to surprise people. It sits in a place where emotional intensity meets clean modern production. Even when artists change their sound, the core idea stays the same. It is the tension between softness and grit. It is the quiet pressure under the synths. It is the pulse behind every whispered vocal.
By Rafael Producer2 months ago in Beat
2026 Might Be the Breakthrough Year for Dark RnB. AI-Generated.
There is something unusual happening in music right now, a slow shift you only notice if you pay attention to the songs people play when they are alone. The tracks gaining quiet momentum are not the loud ones anymore, they are the ones that feel like someone thinking out loud, songs that don’t beg for attention but sit quietly until you finally admit you need them. For a long time that space belonged almost exclusively to dark RnB, and surprisingly, the world seems to be moving in its direction again.
By Rafael Producer2 months ago in Beat
