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Psykyos Unleashes “Cynicism”
A Rising Force in Symphonic Prog Metal Psykyos is an emerging symphonic progressive metal band from India, and they are already commanding attention on the global stage. Their latest single, “Cynicism”, released on August 8, 2025, is part of their debut EP Echoes Within.
By mysoundMusic5 months ago in Beat
When Talent is Non-Existent
When I saw Sam Spinelli's challenge, asking us to name and shame our five least favourite songs, I got very excited. I can be a grumpy, judgemental, opinionated ass at the best of times (ask Ruth, the good lady wife!), but when it comes to music, I've learned to try and keep schtum when I think something is terrible. All because I'm just trying to be a better person (My Name is Earl opening ref, anyone?).
By Paul Stewart6 months ago in Beat
10 Nostalgic Rock Radio Hits From the 2000s
When I was growing up, my area had an alternative rock station that played a variety of rock hits, indie-ish tracks and songs from local bands. I loved listening to this station and looked forward to it every time I went on a long car ride. In fact, I even imagined driving around aimlessly just so I could listen to this station when I turned sixteen. Evidently, I wasn't familiar with the concept of "gas money."
By Kaitlin Shanks6 months ago in Beat
Billboard Hot 100: The Top 10 Songs of the Week (September 13, 2025). AI-Generated.
Every week, the Billboard Hot 100 reflects the music world’s most powerful mix of streaming, sales, and radio airplay. For the chart dated September 13, 2025, we’re seeing returning champions, exciting new entries, and a few songs slipping but holding steady in the Top 10. Let’s break it down.
By Alicia Lenea6 months ago in Beat
d4vd: The Rise of David Anthony Burke, Beyond Rumors and Viral Searches
The internet moves fast. In the age of TikTok trends and overnight fame, artists like David Anthony Burke, better known as d4vd, have emerged as powerful voices in the music industry. But along with fame comes another side of online culture: viral misinformation.
By KAMRAN AHMAD6 months ago in Beat
Billboard Hot 100: The Top 10 Songs of the Week (September 6, 2025). AI-Generated.
🎵 1. Golden – HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI 🏆 Fan Favorite | 3 Weeks at #1 “Golden” is glowing at the top for the third straight week. The track feels like liquid light—lush, layered, and emotionally rich. With experimental R\&B beats and razor-sharp vocals from EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, it captures a vibe that’s both futuristic and intimate. Streaming juggernauts and TikTok edits have propelled it into cultural ubiquity, making “Golden” a rare song that feels experimental yet completely mainstream.
By Alicia Lenea6 months ago in Beat
Kandythekidd
The nights always felt longer when Kandythekidd locked himself in that room. Four walls, one dim lamp, and the quiet hum of a fan that sometimes rattled like it was tired too. The chair was old, the cushion half-gone, and the mic wasn’t even supposed to be a mic — just something he’d rigged together because he refused to wait until things were “perfect.” Perfection never started anything, only excuses did.
By Malcomb Rawls6 months ago in Beat
The Ephrata Files: 557 Days of Injustice and the Case for Civil Rights Accountability
By Dr. Jennifer Gayle Sappington, J.D. — Sunshine Firecracker Why These Files Exist This archive exists as both testimony and legal record. For 557 days and counting, I have documented how officials in Ephrata Borough, Lancaster County, the Ephrata Police Department, Lancaster County Prison, and Lancaster BHDS repeatedly violated both Pennsylvania law and the U.S. Constitution.
By Sunshine Firecracker6 months ago in Beat
We Didn’t Start the Fire Explained: A Sunshine Firecracker #TruthInMusic Hub
🎵 Why This Hub Matters Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire is more than a song — it’s a whirlwind history lesson. Each rapid lyric shouts the names and events that shaped four decades of American and world life, from Truman to Tiananmen.
By Sunshine Firecracker6 months ago in Beat
