bands
Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
Limp Bizkit: Greatest Band Ever?
There was a time, in the late 90s and early aughts when one band seemed to reign supreme. That was Limp Bizkit. But, it didn't take long before they fell out of fashion to become one of the most despised bands in the world. Lead singer Fred Durst became, well, probably the most hated man in music. In fact, more often than not, when you hear the name Fred Durst it seems to be accompanied by the not-so pleasant descriptor... douche. He is seen as an overly aggressive frat boy in a goofy backwards red cap who says obnoxious and offensive things. And it caused people to grow tired of him pretty quick.
By Chris Hearn7 years ago in Beat
Boy Bands, Pop Punk Bands, and Solo Artists Oh My!. Top Story - October 2018.
My music taste has quite the range and this list reflects bands and artists within that range that in my opinion everyone should listen to. After you've listened to them through a streaming service, I would also suggest seeing them live because we all know live music is even better. The bands and artists are listed based on the categories in this post's title and do not reflect any ranking of any sort—each musician listed here deserves an equal amount of love.
By Lindsay Longacre7 years ago in Beat
The Music of The Bee Gees
The Bee Gees were not a band that came from just one place. They seemed to be all over the globe. In the late 1950s, their musical career began in Australia. Then during the 1960s, they became a well-known psychedelic pop group in England and finally one of the biggest disco bands known worldwide in the 1970s. When things started winding down for them, they made a comeback as adult contemporary crooners in the 1990s.
By Rasma Raisters7 years ago in Beat
The Cultural Impact of the Beatles - The Fans and Touring
The popularity of the Beatles throughout the 60s was indescribable. Thousands of teenagers would show up at airports around the world to catch a glimpse of them and queue in line for hours for the slim possibility that they would get tickets. The Beatles became a pop culture phenomenon that transcended to new heights. Nobody had seen anything quite like “Beatlemania” before.
By Shandi Pace7 years ago in Beat
Be Kind to One Another
One year ago, I can't believe it's been a year. I still remember driving to work listening to The Edge, when they cut mid song and broke the news that Gord Downie, lead singer & front man for The Tragically Hip, had passed away. I remember listening to them speak of Gord while tears ran down my cheeks. I wouldn't consider myself a die hard Hip fan like most, but I never turned down a song or skipped over one and I absolutely loved and respected everything that band and Gord Downie stood for. It still seems odd listening to a song and knowing that there is a Canada without Gord Downie in it. If you envision a summer in Canada, picture a cottage, friends, good food, great beer and Tragically Hip playing in the background.
By Amanda Raifman7 years ago in Beat
Who Is BTS?
Hailing from South Korea, this seven member boy band has started making headlines in the US. From appearances on shows such as Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, to performing at the Billboard Music Awards and their newest hit "Idol" at America's Got Talent. They even beat out many of the popular artists in online poll votes on the Billboard's website. In just a short period of time, BTS has become a global phenomenon. So what makes BTS so popular?
By Atraile Daugherty7 years ago in Beat
Top 10 ABBA Songs
2018 is a year of re-emerging ABBA Mania. After the commercial success of 2008 film version for the smash Broadway show Mamma Mia!, fans in July were rewarded once again with sequel Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! bringing back the fantastic original ensemble cast, but this time inviting disco queen Cher along to the party too. In September, Cher continued this celebration of ABBA’s extraordinary musicality by producing a cover album Dancing Queen to showcase some of their greatest hits with her one of a kind vocal talent. What’s more, December sees the quartet reuniting for a BBC and NBC broadcast of a special hologram performance of themselves in a digitalised ‘avatar’ form. And if this goes to plan, a tour dubbed the ‘Abbartar Tour’ will see these holograms perform in an international showcase of their hits to the world once again; Bjorn has even teased the release of a newly written track "I Still Have Faith in You," a whole 35 years since their last single "Thank You for the Music" was released. With all these ABBA celebrations happening, 2018 has summoned a special gratitude for the group, sending them a message of thank you for your music.
By Harry Jenner7 years ago in Beat
5 New Artists That Will Make You Change Your Mind About Country Music
Country music is so much more than pick-up trucks and Bud Light. True country music is about love, life, and overcoming hardship against all odds. You don't have to be a right-wing cowboy to enjoy these tunes. Here are 5 new artists that are so talented even country music haters will appreciate their sound.
By Kate Chessy7 years ago in Beat
OJD
The Jonas Brothers aren’t just another band to me, they are so much more. I have been a Jonas Brothers fan since 2008. The boys mean so much to me, and I am grateful for all they have done. Their music has helped me through some rough times. I have a lot of memories since I became a Jonas fan, seeing the Jonas Brothers 3D Concert Experience in theaters, watching their live chats, watching Camp Rock 2 when it premiered on Disney Channel, being part of the Jonas Brothers fan club, Team Jonas, buying their new albums the day they were released, meeting other fans at concerts, making friends through Team Jonas, streaming their Radio City concert, seeing them on their final tour in 2013, and buying presale tickets. Jonas Brothers concerts were always exciting.
By Amanda Vogler7 years ago in Beat
Interest in Daughtry: Past to Present
Everyone has those bands that their friends or family anticipate them talking about before the first word comes out. In my case, it's Daughtry. You know, pop rock band with former "American Idol" contestant Chris Daughtry as the lead singer? I've definitely liked their songs for as long as I could remember, which just so happens to be middle school.
By Monique Star7 years ago in Beat
