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Live in Rhythm
Just follow the notes. Do you ever feel kind of like a broken record? Or an old cassette tape that has had its innerds pulled out, tied back together and then stuffed back inside? And from that point on, nothing really seemed the same, like everything was a little scratchy and fuzzy?
By Benjamin pace8 years ago in Beat
BTS's Sexiest Dance Moves
I just had to make a feature about the South Korean boy band that has taken the world by the storm, none other than BTS. So what does BTS stands for? In Korean, BTS stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan, which literally translates to Bulletproof Boy Scouts. And their fandom is called ARMY. In BTS's recent guesting on The Ellen Show, RM (the group's leader) explained that since they are called Bulletproof Boy Scouts, the fans, the ARMY, are standing beside them, which is such a really great notion.
By Kresha Bantolo8 years ago in Beat
Taylor Swift's Hit Song 'Shake It Off' Is A Prime Target For Lawsuits — Will This New One Stick?
Taylor Swift's song "Shake It Off" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 100 charts in September 2014 and stayed on the chart for 50 consecutive weeks. The tune won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Song in 2015, sold over nine million copies, and was nominated for three Grammys. In addition, the video to the song has pulled in over 2.3 billion views since 2014.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Beat
Hi-Tunes
There is a new company that just started only a few weeks ago, and we think it is an ingenious idea. Getting the idea of having a record label and not able to monetize Scott Mckinley started up Hi-Tunes, the revolutionary new way to get your music out there while also enjoying your medication. So far Scott has 17 bands on this project and plans to get more.
By Cassandra Dhaenens8 years ago in Beat
The Songs From 'The Letter' Are Pretty Damn Good!
I'm not gonna lie: this game has broken my heart, disturbed my sleep and emotionally wrecked me. At the same time, it made me fall in love with their characters and make me feel like part of the Luxbourne gang. I've started playing the game last month, and since then, I've already written several pieces of fanfiction and a few articles about the game already. I briefly mentioned in a review that I loved the music in the game. A lot of video game music always struck a chord with me because it's made specifically for that game; it's more personal and easy to relate to.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Beat
Benji Madden Pens A Heartwarming Note To His Wife Cameron Diaz On Her 45th Birthday
Though Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz have been married since 2015, neither celebrity is particularly romantic on social media. In fact, Madden's last Instagram post about Diaz was in April 2016. But in honor of his wife's 45th birthday, he broke his unofficial ban on publicizing his love life and shared a heartwarming post that has garnered over 42,000 likes and has caused all kinds of feels.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Beat
Readers' Review: Half-A-Mil's 'Courtesy of Half-A-Mil'
If you’ve been paying attention to the West Coast in the past decade, you’d be hip to the thriving beat scene, and if you aren’t, you can’t deny the steady flow of genre-bending, trunk-rattling, hip-hop coming from the West Coast. This is a producers’ market, and an emcee’s playground. Out of this flourishing community comes two of the best, and most prolific creators in California, Hit-Boy and Dom Kennedy. Test my words by looking through the discography of both artists. It’s safe to say Hit-Boy has the sound on lock through the early 2010s, even grabbing a Grammy for “N**gas in Paris,” while Dom Kennedy has been pumping out all kinds of records, effectively running the LA indie scene with an iron fist. Of course, an iron fist dressed in a Gucci oven mitt, because Dom makes what I affectionately call “Barbecue Music.” You know what barbecue music is, that smooth vibe that also keeps the party going at peak pace. If you aren’t catching my drift right now, I’m not sure I want to be at your next cookout.
By Chuck Knight8 years ago in Beat
Taylor Swift Fans Left A 'Blank Space' In Trial Jury
Selecting an eight-panel jury for the trial of DJ David Mueller vs. Taylor Swift wasn't the easiest process, and fans of the pop star's music were the least likely to be selected. Potential jurors were given a 15-page questionnaire that honed in on their interest in the singer.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Beat
'Who Is That Girl?': Justin Bieber Gets An Embarrassing Rejection After Sliding Into A Gym's DMs
Grammy Award-winning singer Justin Bieber shouldn't have much trouble finding a date, but his recent attempt at a seduction via direct message backfired spectacularly.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Beat
