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The Serious Genius of Father John Misty’s Pure Comedy
At first glance, Father John Misty’s Pure Comedy might sound like the recorded version of a clergyman moonlighting as a stand-up comic, but in actuality it’s the latest studio album from the former Fleet Foxes drummer. Try to imagine Elton John as an American folk artist with lyrics penned by Randy Newman or Conor Oberst, and you’ll have an entry point into the sardonic, acid-tongued, yet filmic world of singer-songwriter Father John Misty (née Josh Tillman).
By Eric Allen9 years ago in Beat
The Chainsmokers - "Memories...Do Not Open."
Alex Pall and Drew Taggart have made the worst album of 2017. Ignoring that we’re only a third of the way through the thing; the general consensus seems to be that The Chainsmokers have released a debut devoid of excitement, inspiration and balls. And this isn’t a judgement unique to music critics: I’ve seen quite a few Chainsmokers fans cry betrayal online too.
By Ryan Cole9 years ago in Beat
Duke Ellington & The Gang
A benevolent patriarch, Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington allowed this assemblage of virtuosos a maximum of creative attitude in performance and often deferred to their ideas as his pieces took form in rehearsals. He asserted only minimal discipline on off-stage behavior, outlining a band member's area of responsibility without undue talk, insisting only that their music take precedence. The men responded to him that it always did and it always would.
By Max Jones9 years ago in Beat
Best Grunge Bands
Growing up in the 90s, Grunge Music was inescapable. The likes of Kurt Cobain elevated what was essentially an underground movement into a mainstay of the rock genre. Critics first praised the movement... then came to loathe it as a hundred garage bands emerged out of the woodwork to be the next Kurt Cobain... by literally doing nothing more than what he did.
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Beat
Does Anyone Still Wang Chung?
The name Wang Chung might give you the impression that the group is a New Age Jazz group. In fact, they do incorporate a certain "airy and fluid synthesizer type" feel within their music. But Wang Chung is neither new nor a New Age group.
By Frank White9 years ago in Beat
15 Day Song Challenge Part 2
Day 1 - A song that you used to love but now hate I loved this song when it first came out in the 90's, but after purchasing the album I realized there were much better songs on it. This song was overplayed on MTV and on the radio. For awhile there it was like I could not escape this song.
By Amanda Zylstra9 years ago in Beat
Broken Record Part 2
In the previous article, I talked about how a lack of choice in music was as big of a problem as piracy. The lack of consumer confidence is palpable. People used to love music and be extremely passionate, now people often complain they “hate all the new music they hear”. It wasn’t uncommon to hear seniors talk that way about their grand children's music, but these days the seniors with these opinions are high school seniors.
By Brett Hogan9 years ago in Beat
15 Day Song Challenge Part 1
The 15-day song challenge has been hot on social media. The way the challenge works is each day you post a song that applies to the theme for that day. This list is based on my own personal opinions. Which songs would make your list?
By Amanda Zylstra9 years ago in Beat
Sexiest Music Videos of All Time
Music videos are considered to be marketing tools which are used as artist commercials as well as entertainment. Producing the super sexy music videos helped some artists reach higher visibility and fame.
By Will Vasquez9 years ago in Beat
The First Quarter Of 2017 in Music!
So, the first quarter of 2017 is over and quite frankly we've been graced with some fantastic music already in the early stages of the year. Here are some awesome albums you definitely need to check out (if you haven't already) from the first quarter of the year.
By Liam Stirzaker9 years ago in Beat
Barry Manilow Comes Out
Although it seems that the rest of the world was aware of it, Barry Manilow has just officially come out and outed his partner of 39 years as well.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Beat
How To Start Your Own Record Label
Every music fan has a sparkle of a dream, of staring up a record label of your own, to produce music the right way--your way. With technology advancing, that dream seems easier to attain than ever. Anyone with a computer and a mic can produce music, and distribution is easier than ever with the rise of Spotify and the internet.
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Beat