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Grooves That Never Fade: The Essential Bands of 70s Funk, Soul & R&B
I am a crazy music freak. At the peak of my vinyl obsession, I owned somewhere around 15,000 to 20,000 albums and 10,000 to 13,000 singles (45s). That was a mountain of music. Later came CDs, and I ended up with another mountain — around 12,000 to 14,000.
By Rick Henry Christopher about a month ago in Beat
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
Guitar Serial Numbers Reveal Why My 'Mint 1965 Stratocaster' Had 1982 Numbers: A Market Lesson
I've been staring at scratched plastic, worn-down brass, and half-faded ink on guitar headstocks for longer than I care to admit. You know what's funny? Half the guitars I've bought over the years had serial numbers that told me everything I needed to know, but I barely looked at them until I got burned on a fake '62 Strat.
By Resyn Marketplaceabout a month ago in Beat
Aircheck Podcast: Radio History
Philadelphia-based Radio Pro Rich DeSisto welcomes new guests and a new cohost, celebrating Season Five of the AIRCHECK podcast series. Aircheck has the Radio Industry’s ears. Since it launched in 2020, the Aircheck audience has enjoyed four seasons totaling 47 episodes. Each detailing some unforgettable radio and television moments, with more episodes to come.
By Frank Racioppi2 months ago in Beat
10 Forgotten Rock Records From the 2000s
Now that we've uncovered the world of obscure 90s albums, it's time to spring forward a decade with near-forgotten 2000s records. These rock, punk and emo bands are available on Spotify, but unlike some of their contemporaries, they haven't experienced a sudden TikTok revival. Let's change that with this list of ten records that quietly influenced the scene.
By Kaitlin Shanks2 months ago in Beat
The World Is Loving Michael Jackson Again and the Same Corporations That Hurt Him Wants a Piece of It by NWO Sparrow
Funny how the same outlets that called him Wacko Jacko are now acting like they always loved him. They mocked him, lied on him, chased clicks off his pain. Now they want praise for supporting the new film. Stop the fake love.
By NWO SPARROW2 months ago in Beat
How to Authenticate an Expensive Vintage Guitar Before Buying to Avoid Counterfeits in 2025
In 2024, experts estimate that over 70% of signed guitar authentication requests revealed forgeries, costing collectors millions in worthless purchases. Last November, U.S. law enforcement seized 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars valued at more than $18 million at Long Beach Seaport—the largest seizure of counterfeit musical instruments to date.
By Resyn Marketplace2 months ago in Beat
10 Songs That Capture That Night Feeling
Sometimes, when I'm alone at night, I'll get this thoughtful, melancholy feeling that makes me nostalgic for a place I've never been. The feeling tends to strike when I'm driving around or walking through a city street with streetlights shining overhead. I thought it was just me, but when I discovered that the so-called "night feeling" has an entire subreddit dedicated to it, I realized that people all over the world can relate.
By Kaitlin Shanks2 months ago in Beat
Zipho Memela and Ethnomusicology in Modern Film Scores. Content Warning.
Zipho Memela, the South African creative polymath whose journey from hip-hop prodigy to classical innovator has captured global attention, embodies a profound truth about music: its inseparable link to culture and narrative. While Memela’s projects span the worlds of composition and entrepreneurship, his artistic trajectory offers a masterclass in the principles of ethnomusicology—the study of music within its social and cultural context. In the realm of modern film, this approach has become an indispensable tool for crafting authentic and emotionally resonant scores.
By Kin Mancook3 months ago in Beat
Zipho Memela on the Profound Benefits of Singing. Content Warning.
South African creative visionary Zipho Memela, known for his dynamic shift from a childhood hip-hop star to an innovative entrepreneur and classical composer, has always been deeply attuned to the power of the human voice. Beyond its artistic expression, the simple act of singing offers a remarkable array of scientifically proven benefits for both physical and mental well-being, a phenomenon Memela's career implicitly champions.
By Kin Mancook3 months ago in Beat
