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A New Year's Piano Medley
Welp, time for some humble honesty: I did in fact abandon my New Year's resolution for 2025. This is rather expected, for many; jokes are found everywhere about many of us would-be-changed-folks not lasting more than three days into a new year before failing their resolutions. More embarrassing than that, though, I failed at the resolution which I made public on Vocal (and even got a runner-up prize for in their New Year's resolution-based challenge...yikes!). My resolution was to create and share, on YouTube and on Vocal, new original pieces of music every month. I did this for a while, but trailed off a little before the halfway mark through the year, just as some life things started to really pick up frenetic speed.
By Gabriel Huizengaabout a month ago in Beat
The Song That Brought Him Back
After my mother passed, grief settled into our home like winter fog—thick, gray, and impossible to ignore. He stopped whistling while fixing the sink. Stopped tapping his boot to the oldies station. Even his laugh, once so loud it startled the dogs, vanished into a silence so heavy it filled every room. For two years, he moved through life like a man walking in someone else’s shoes. So when he said, voice barely above a whisper, “Let’s go south for New Year’s,” I didn’t ask why. I just booked the tickets.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Beat
Hold It Down by Stephanie Marie Music
Stephanie Marie Music has a number of songs that have been quite helpful for me in feeling not quite as alone or better overall. I wanted to share, not just her music, but what it means to me as I listen to it. *smile*
By The Schizophrenic Momabout a month ago in Beat
Tyla’s Chart-Topping Rise
Introduction When South African singer Tyla released her self-titled debut album in late 2023, few predicted it would ignite a global movement. But by 2025, her name was everywhere: on Billboard charts, Grammy stages, and playlists from Lagos to Los Angeles. Fueled by her breakout hit “Water”—a seductive fusion of amapiano, R&B, and pop—Tyla didn’t just enter the global music scene; she reshaped it.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout 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
Exploring AI Music Video Generators in 2025: Creating Realistic Visuals with Modern Tools. AI-Generated.
AI is reshaping music video production in 2025 by making high-quality visuals and beat-synced editing more accessible to independent musicians, agencies, and digital creators. Modern AI music video generators can transform an audio track into a visually coherent experience by analyzing rhythm, tempo, and mood. These tools automatically arrange scenes, transitions, and effects, helping creators produce polished videos optimized for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
By Steve Davisabout a month ago in Beat
The Power of Music: Exploring Its Physical, Psychological, and Emotional Effects on Humans
The Power of Music: Exploring Its Physical, Psychological, and Emotional Effects on Humans Author: Islamuddin Feroz Former Professor, Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Kabul
By Prof. Islamuddin Feroz2 months ago in Beat
Radio and Music of Afghanistan: The Path of Flourishing in the Mid-Century Decades
Radio and Music of Afghanistan: The Path of Flourishing in the Mid-Century Decades Author: Islamuddin Feroz, Former Professor, Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Kabul
By Prof. Islamuddin Feroz2 months ago in Beat
Australia Craft Beer Market: Local Breweries, Premium Flavours & the Rise of Independent Brewing Culture. AI-Generated.
In 2024, the Australia craft beer market reached USD 2.9 Billion, and is expected to grow to USD 6.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a strong CAGR of 8.80% during 2025–2033 by IMARC group. This surge reflects a nationwide shift toward premium brews, bold flavour experimentation, and growing consumer interest in local, independent breweries. As Australians increasingly prefer small-batch production, authentic brewing stories, and unique tasting profiles, the craft beer industry has evolved from a niche hobbyist movement to a mainstream beverage force. Tapping into lifestyle culture, brewery tourism, food-pairing experiences, and social-media–driven discovery, the craft beer ecosystem is reshaping beverage consumption across the country.
By Shrestha Roy2 months ago in Beat
Songs and Melodies of Godar: A Narrative of Love, Nature, and Rural Culture
Songs and Melodies of Godar: A Narrative of Love, Nature, and Rural Culture Author: Islamuddin Feroz, Former Professor, Department of Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Kabul
By Prof. Islamuddin Feroz2 months ago in Beat
