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Latest MLB Scores Today: Live Updates, Results, and Highlights
The crack of the bat. The roar of the crowd. The smell of fresh-cut grass. Major League Baseball is more than just a sport it’s an experience that brings fans together, sparks emotions, and creates memories that last a lifetime. Every game has its heroes and heartbreaks, its moments of brilliance and crushing near-misses.
By Zeenat Chauhan5 months ago in Beat
10 More Obscure 90s Rock Albums From the Archives
I love digging up obscure media, and when you're dealing with 90s rock albums, your options are pretty much limitless. Since the first installment wasn't enough, I decided to find more albums that the Internet almost forgot about--until now. Here's a look at ten records that quietly played a role in the 90s grunge/alternative rock explosion.
By Kaitlin Shanks5 months ago in Beat
The Rumor Mill Churns
The Super Bowl Halftime Show is more than just an intermission; it's a global cultural event. Each year, speculation runs rampant about which artist will land the coveted spot. For Super Bowl 2026, one name dominates the conversation: Bad Bunny. The rumor that the Puerto Rican superstar will headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show has set the music and sports worlds ablaze, promising a potential performance for the history books.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Beat
Scoobtober 2025 Gets Spooky-Chill With Lofi Album Featuring the Hex Girls
Zoinks! Scooby-Doo is getting a groovy, lo-fi makeover just in time for this year’s Scoobtober celebration. In a move that feels both like a warm, nostalgic hug and a chill, late-night study session, Warner Bros. Discovery has dropped a brand-new album, Scooby-Doo Goes Lofi. This isn’t just a remix; it’s a complete reimagining of the iconic sounds that have followed our favorite mystery-solving gang for over 50 years, now spun through the hazy, hypnotic lens of lo-fi music.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sports5 months ago in Beat
Five of the worst songs of all time.
(Kokomo) by the Beach Boys The song that became Kokomo was originally conceived by John Phillips of The Mamas and the Papas and Scott McKenzie of "San Francisco (Be sure to wear flowers in your hair)" fame. Mike Love of the Beach Boys wrote the songs annoyingly catchy chorus which name checks various islands. Former Byrds Producer, Terry Melcher added finishing touches and the final song was released on the soundtrack to the mediocre Tom Cruise film cocktail. Terry Melcher would be the producer on Kokomo. He had already had a long history with the Beach Boys, He had produced the Byrd's version of Bob Dylan's Mr. Tambourine Man using the famous "Wrecking Crew" of musicians favored by Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson to create the instrumental tracks. Melcher and Brian Wilson would become good enough friends that Terry was entrusted on tambourine parts on the songs "That's Not Me" and "God Only Knows" on the classic album Pet Sounds. He would introduce Brian to Van Dyke Parks who would become his lyricist on the infamous SMiLE project. Dennis Wilson would infamously ask Melcher to produce his friend at the time Charles Manson's songs but feeling uncomfortable about Manson, He decided not to produce him leading Manson to a vengeful state which would lead him to send his followers to murder 4 people at the house where Melcher had previously resided. One of the major reasons the song is so despised is that former group leader Brian Wilson was not involved in the writing and recording of the song at all. worse the success of Kokomo overshadowed the success of Brian's first solo album earlier that same year and it's lead single "Love and Mercy". In fairness Mike did apparently try to have Wilson involved in recording the song but was unable to thanks to the interference of Wilson's infamous Psychologist at the time Dr. Eugene Landy who would also probably have unreasonably asked for a songwriting credit.
By Sean Callaghan5 months ago in Beat
Sam Quealy Drops Electric New Single "Londontown" Ahead of Sophomore Album
Sam Quealy is back, and she's bringing the heat with her latest single "Londontown." The track, which dropped alongside a kinetic music video, gives fans a taste of what's coming on her highly anticipated sophomore album next year.
By Jason Sheffield5 months ago in Beat
Building a Mystery: 15 Female Artists Who Could Play Lilith Fair If It Happened Today
If you managed to keep your Hulu subscription, you might have seen a new music documentary that dropped titled Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery. While most Gen Z aged people don't know about Lilith Fair, people in my age bracket (aka, Millennials) are well aware of not just what Lilith Fair was, but the reputation that followed it.
By Jenika Enoch5 months ago in Beat
Traveling Barista Picks: Coffee Shop Playlist
Let’s face it, being a barista is sometimes a gruesome job. We romanticize it, and how it allows us to pursue our dreams and connect with people. While that is all true, there is also the downside. We’re often underpaid, overworked, and take crap from everyone.
By All’s Fair in Love & Writing5 months ago in Beat
10 Essential 2000s Indie Rock Hits
In my younger years, I spent a lot of time listening to indie and alternative rock stations on Sirius XM. This was during the 2000s indie rock boom, when soft vocals and quirky production ruled the airwaves. Most of these tracks never cracked the top 40, but they were huge in their respective genres--and now, in 2025, these songs have an added layer of nostalgia that makes them ripe for revisiting.
By Kaitlin Shanks5 months ago in Beat
El Pablo 1x Ignites Memphis Music Scene
Memphis, TN – El Pablo 1x is back, and the music world is feeling the energy. Fresh off a feature on Fox and a Midwest tour with Bubba Startz, El Pablo 1x is not just performing—he’s leading a movement. With his roots deep in Memphis, family close, and community at the heart of everything he does, he’s turning every project into a high-voltage experience.
By Independent Indie Artist Radar5 months ago in Beat
