humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of music professionals, amateurs, inspiring students, celebrities, lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories in the music sphere.
'I Stand With Orlando' Justin Bieber Will Go Ahead With Orlando Concert Despite Recent Tragedy
Justin Bieber has recently announced to the public that he shall not be cancelling his Orlando concert following the recent mass shooting crisis. The chart topping singer took to Twitter this morning (16 June) and announced he will go forward with his concert despite the recent tragic events.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Beat
Finding My Life With A Train Song
Music is such a deeply ingrained part of our #culture. Honestly, it's such a major part of creation itself. How many times have you heard of an animal singing to another, whether it's as a mating call or just a way for connection - there's just something about music that simply put, is the purest form of beauty imaginable.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Beat
Memories With That One Special Person Magically Revived
Just like television shows and films, music makes a huge impact on my life. Being 19 years old, many people will assume I'll go for a song more modern and up to date. But think again. In the spirit of #GrammysWeek I'm going to dig up an old classic to run through and why it has a special connection living inside me - 'Angels' by Robbie Williams.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Beat
Orlando Charity Single To Be Released By Broadway Stars
Broadway stars from the past and the present will come together to a record their own version of 'What The World Needs Now Is Love' single. The charity single is being recorded to support the victims of the tragic Orlando nightclub shooting.
By Lewis Jefferies8 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
The Paradox of Finding Your True Purpose
For most of my life I have always wondered, "What am I doing here?" What is the meaning of this existence? This is a succinct summation for the human condition. The necessity of a reason has been a splinter in my psyche leading to a number of ups and downs. Some of us are lucky enough to be exposed to the numerous ideologies in the world such as Nihilism or the various religions to fall back on and explain our existence, but there are always those who are perpetually tortured in not knowing how to live. As far back as I could remember, I felt immense heartache at times and as my childhood progressed, I experienced a few traumatizing events such as a mother suffering from an addiction. Struggling with a kind of depression or even a depressive mindset sets you in a sludge. Through the years, the cycles would become normalized, leading to immense apathy and disdain for existence itself. In my mind, however, there's also a struggle to find a sense of meaning and belonging that says to compromise and to try and find the things that could possibly bring joy not only to myself but others, as well. I wanted to pull myself out of these cycles of immense misanthropy and be useful as well as happy.
By Giovanni Medrano8 years ago in Beat
What Is PLUR?
As an OG in the rave scene, I can tell you that EDM culture and rave culture has definitely evolved a lot over the years. I initially joined the rave scene in the mid-2000s, and many of my closer friends in that scene were the people who held underground raves in the 90s.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Beat
Every Damn Song Reminds Me Of You
It was my first week of business school and I had finally started to find my place and make some friends. The group I found myself in was a smorgasbord of people, a fact we realized as the years went on and the reason some of us drifted apart. Despite any eventual parting, I was lucky to have them. I felt stronger than I ever had before, having just moved continents away from everything I had ever known. I was finally the young independent woman I had always dreamt of becoming...
By Marla Felipe8 years ago in Beat
Music Shaped My Mind for the Better
I listen to a variety of music. Pop to heavy metal, I’m into it. Though, I don’t enjoy every artist in every genre. Music speaks when words can’t. Music does save lives. 2010 Warped Tour. That day was the best day of the my life, my best friend took me. I got to feel the music. I got to hear the bands pour their hearts out in person. It’s life changing, really. Emarosa was the first band I ever watched, when Jonny Craig was in the band. The next band I watched live was Pierce The Veil, then Bring Me The Horizon.
By Samantha Londo8 years ago in Beat
Different
It was once suggested that I like the extreme music I like and the often-strange films just to be different. While I am happy to be different, it’s not intentional. I like the music I like because of what it is, how I feel listening to it and the enjoyment I get. It’s not down to me if I am in a minority. My music doesn’t make the charts, rarely sells stadium tours but is truly cathartic and life saving for me.
By ASHLEY SMITH8 years ago in Beat
