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10 Nostalgic Rock Radio Hits From the 2000s
When I was growing up, my area had an alternative rock station that played a variety of rock hits, indie-ish tracks and songs from local bands. I loved listening to this station and looked forward to it every time I went on a long car ride. In fact, I even imagined driving around aimlessly just so I could listen to this station when I turned sixteen. Evidently, I wasn't familiar with the concept of "gas money."
By Kaitlin Shanks5 months ago in Beat
Billboard Hot 100: The Top 10 Songs of the Week (September 13, 2025). AI-Generated.
Every week, the Billboard Hot 100 reflects the music world’s most powerful mix of streaming, sales, and radio airplay. For the chart dated September 13, 2025, we’re seeing returning champions, exciting new entries, and a few songs slipping but holding steady in the Top 10. Let’s break it down.
By Alicia Lenea5 months ago in Beat
d4vd: The Rise of David Anthony Burke, Beyond Rumors and Viral Searches
The internet moves fast. In the age of TikTok trends and overnight fame, artists like David Anthony Burke, better known as d4vd, have emerged as powerful voices in the music industry. But along with fame comes another side of online culture: viral misinformation.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Beat
Billboard Hot 100: The Top 10 Songs of the Week (September 6, 2025). AI-Generated.
🎵 1. Golden – HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI 🏆 Fan Favorite | 3 Weeks at #1 “Golden” is glowing at the top for the third straight week. The track feels like liquid light—lush, layered, and emotionally rich. With experimental R\&B beats and razor-sharp vocals from EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, it captures a vibe that’s both futuristic and intimate. Streaming juggernauts and TikTok edits have propelled it into cultural ubiquity, making “Golden” a rare song that feels experimental yet completely mainstream.
By Alicia Lenea5 months ago in Beat
Kandythekidd
The nights always felt longer when Kandythekidd locked himself in that room. Four walls, one dim lamp, and the quiet hum of a fan that sometimes rattled like it was tired too. The chair was old, the cushion half-gone, and the mic wasn’t even supposed to be a mic — just something he’d rigged together because he refused to wait until things were “perfect.” Perfection never started anything, only excuses did.
By Malcomb Rawls5 months ago in Beat
The Ephrata Files: 557 Days of Injustice and the Case for Civil Rights Accountability
By Dr. Jennifer Gayle Sappington, J.D. — Sunshine Firecracker Why These Files Exist This archive exists as both testimony and legal record. For 557 days and counting, I have documented how officials in Ephrata Borough, Lancaster County, the Ephrata Police Department, Lancaster County Prison, and Lancaster BHDS repeatedly violated both Pennsylvania law and the U.S. Constitution.
By Sunshine Firecracker5 months ago in Beat
We Didn’t Start the Fire Explained: A Sunshine Firecracker #TruthInMusic Hub
🎵 Why This Hub Matters Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire is more than a song — it’s a whirlwind history lesson. Each rapid lyric shouts the names and events that shaped four decades of American and world life, from Truman to Tiananmen.
By Sunshine Firecracker5 months ago in Beat
Fenric: Reviving the Spirit of ’90s Britpop with a Modern Alt-Rock Edge
In today’s music landscape, where genres constantly blur and reinvent themselves, Fenric stands out as a band that bridges nostalgia and innovation. They capture the raw emotion of ’90s Britpop while pushing alt-rock forward with a fresh, modern identity. Their music isn’t just sound—it’s atmosphere, memory, and emotion colliding into something unforgettable.
By mysoundMusic5 months ago in Beat
OzParody Music: Raw Punk-Rock Anthems with Unapologetic Energy
For fans of loud, unfiltered rock, 2025 has already proven to be a landmark year. OzParody music has exploded with a steady stream of single releases, each one packed with the raw riffs, gritty vocals, and fearless punk-rock energy that have become the band’s trademark. Instead of holding back for an album, OzParody has chosen to unleash their music track by track—keeping listeners hooked with a flood of bold new anthems.
By mysoundMusic5 months ago in Beat
10 Obscure 90s Rock Albums That Deserve Another Listen
In the past, if you wanted to find old albums, you had to dig through CDs at the used record store and hope you'd uncover a few lost treasures. Today, Spotify hosts thousands of obscure albums that you can check out for free. This includes the 90s alternative rock genre, which has plenty of one-hit and one-album wonders who might've been forgotten without Internet archivists.
By Kaitlin Shanks5 months ago in Beat
Marcel Marculescu: The Rapper Redefining Hustle
Marcel Marculescu isn’t your average rapper—he’s the voice of a modern grind few talk about in music. As both an entrepreneur and an artist, Marcel fuses hip hop storytelling with the real-life hustle of Amazon sellers, eCommerce founders, and digital dreamers. Instead of glorifying flashy cars or late-night club scenes, his lyrics shine a spotlight on spreadsheets, dashboards, and the never-ending push to scale an online business.
By mysoundMusic5 months ago in Beat
