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Catchiest Metal Cover Songs. Top Story - August 2017.
Most people cast metal aside as one of those music genres that is all about screaming to the sound of thrashing guitar riffs. For some bands, this might be true. After all, not all metal bands are good — and some are downright awful.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Beat
8EEZ Playlist
Hi. My name is Carlos G. Don't know me? Well, I didn't expect you to. But, if it helps any, here's a brief little bio. Brooklyn N.Y. born and bred. Went to the Fame" high school, but have yet to attain said...word. My passion is writing (scripts are my forte), but my other passion (obvious only to me): music!
By Carlos Gonzalez9 years ago in Beat
#OverloadMondays: News from Rae Sremmurd, Dave East, A$AP Mob, and More
So, here's what happened within the past week (7/31 - 8/6). Just last week, Rae Sremmurd teased a new single and that SremmLife 3 would be coming out any day now. Now the duo has released the leading single off the album, “Perplexing Pegasus.” The track is nothing short of a high energy banger, worth a listen.
By Sadé Sanchez9 years ago in Beat
Lees Avenue Interview
Kyle Stumpo: I caught up with the guys in Lees Avenue for an interview just before their EP release show at Ask A Punk yesterday. They gave me some tips and tricks to share with you on dealing with stage fright and also explained how they made their EP and Music video!
By Kyle Stumpo9 years ago in Beat
Cover Songs Better Than the Original
To me, one of the most miraculous moments in music is when an artist has a vision for someone else's song. He/she feels something that may not be what the creator felt, but all the same, it is overwhelming enough that this new artist must express it. I am irresolute in my phrasing of cover songs better than the original as to say one is better is subjective. Moreover, "better" is more synonymous with creating a more empathetic piece to me. I feel a greater connection to these covers, not because the artist is more skilled, but because he/she captured my feelings more closely than the original creator.
By Bjorn Bjornson9 years ago in Beat
How to Grow Your Fanbase
When you first start out in your local scene, you may realize that you don't draw a big crowd at your shows. This may be disheartening to you and your bandmates, but you shouldn't worry about it. Just by playing a show, you've taken the first steps towards growing your fan base.
By Kyle Stumpo9 years ago in Beat
Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood Had "Touch Of Lung Cancer"
When it comes to the word "cancer," people have reported a range of reactions, from feeling as though their world was about to end to an eerie sort of calm. For guitarist Ronnie Wood of the legendary rock group the Rolling Stones, he admits when he heard the news that he had a "touch of lung cancer" recently, he was floored, but believed that things would work out as they were meant to.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Beat
Enter Shikari Has The Best Fanbase
In my previous article, I mentioned that Enter Shikari changed my life for the better, but I am not the only person that has been positively affected by the band. There is a group on Facebook called "The Shikari Family" that has about 2000 active members (I am one). Calling it a group feels almost like an insult, some of the members honestly feel like an extension of my family. The members are super supportive and caring towards each other and always plan meetups, group chats, and recently we started a collaborative Spotify playlist so that we can expand our musical interests.
By Kyle Stumpo9 years ago in Beat
Review of Meek Mill's 'Wins And Losses'
Although he's dropped music in between projects, Wins and Losses is Meek Mill's first studio album in two years since his last 2015 Dreams Worth More Than Money. That album did very well, extremely well - debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in its first week.
By Sadé Sanchez9 years ago in Beat
