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Sinikka Monte Talks New Song, Television Appearance, Winning Multiple Awards, and More
Sinikka Monte (20) is a Finnish and South African singer-songwriter who was born in Scotland and currently living in Austria. In 2021, she took part in the German RTL show, I Can See Your Voice. In 2021, she was awarded Youngster of Arts by her hometown, St. Pölten. In 2019, she received the Joe Zawinul "Z" Award. In 2021, Sinikka Monte received the third prize in the Songwriting Awards of the Austrian Composers' Association.
By Meikhel Philogene3 years ago in Beat
Sarah Anne Fernandez Discusses New Record, Career Beginnings, and More
Sarah Anne Fernandez is an emerging singer-songwriter who is passionate about creating music that is centered around storytelling and honesty. She masterfully juxtaposes powerful vocals and sounds with intimate and vulnerable lyrics, resulting in her own brand of music that is both relatable and anthemic. Influenced by Pop, Punk, and Rock sounds, Sarah Anne Fernandez creates songs that serve as a musical balm to anyone who feels insecure or alone.
By Meikhel Philogene3 years ago in Beat
Surprised That Adidas Has Not Dropped Kanye West? The Dark History Of Adidas Might Explain Why
I'm sure that as of late, everyone has heard the latest commentary from rapper Kanye West (aka, Ye). Ye's commentary surrounding the Jewish community, political communities, and the Black community has raised a lot of concern for not only the impact of these statements, but what it means in regards to his endorsements and sponsors.
By Jenika Enoch3 years ago in Beat
A Brief History of "Cheesecake" by Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong was a trendsetting musician on several different levels. Armstrong was one of the first popular African American entertainers to "crossover" to wide popularity with international (and Caucasian) audiences. He was able to access the upper echelons of society in the United States at a time when this was difficult for black men.
By Rick Henry Christopher 3 years ago in Beat
Latto Should Give Nicki Minaj the Utmost Respect
As her alter ego Roman Zolanski has pointed out in the song “Roman’s Revenge” off her platinum-selling album Pink Friday (2010), Nicki Minaj declared that she was going to compete with the boys. Like a leader of men, Nicki Minaj has fought her way way from Queens, New York not just battling the ladies in the game but the males as well.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Beat
A Plagiaristic Playlist
Introduction There are many songs that borrow from others, some acknowledge their source, and some don’t. Some are deliberate and some are accidental. These are some that I have noticed over my life and you may agree with me or disagree with me, some are obvious and some are a little harder to discern but hopefully, you will enjoy all of them. All of the songs are excellent it;s up to you whether or not you agree with me, but hopefully, this will spur some commentary.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
Final Girls' Final Songs Playlist
Do you remember watching horror movies and just kind of loving how sick the soundtrack was? At the end, when the Final Girl was finally making her escape from whatever hellish nightmare she'd just been embroiled in, and a great song plays at the end? Some kind of metal, or nu-metal, or grunge hit?
By Delise Fantome3 years ago in Beat
Sam Fender - The Shields Springsteen
What This is About I am sixty five years old and I see so many people going on about how rubbish modern music is. It's true that our musical tastes are formed between the ages of fourteen and sixteen and I still love the music that I was exposed to at that age, though I also picked up a guitar and thought I could maybe make it, fifty years on I am still trying to teach myself though people say that my singing sounds a bit like Neil Young.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
A New Wave Tarot Playlist #1
Introduction I always thought that the phrase New Wave was a dilution of the Punk ethic to make it more palatable for market consumption. Sort of when they learned to play they weren't punk anymore but they were New Wave. C’est La Vie
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
