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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
Grooves That Never Fade: The Essential Bands of 70s Funk, Soul & R&B
I am a crazy music freak. At the peak of my vinyl obsession, I owned somewhere around 15,000 to 20,000 albums and 10,000 to 13,000 singles (45s). That was a mountain of music. Later came CDs, and I ended up with another mountain — around 12,000 to 14,000.
By Rick Henry Christopher about 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
Closing the Year with Music That Matters
As 2025 comes to a close, Indie Q Radio finds itself in a reflective place. The stretch from Christmas through New Year’s has felt like a natural pause—a moment to slow down, listen a little more closely, and appreciate the music and people that made the year what it was. Ending the year with our holiday programming felt right, especially knowing it came from independent artists around the world who shared their own interpretations of the season.
By mysoundMusicabout a month ago in Beat
11 Indie Pop Songs That Dazzled the 2000s
After the grunge and nihilism of the 90s, the 2000s brought a wave of hopefulness with an edgy twist. People wanted bright colors, snarky humor and dance-pop anthems, and the music industry responded with catchy indie tunes that made people feel unique without diving too far into the counterculture. If you feel nostalgic for this time, these 11 tracks will take you back to the time when "'Rawr' means 'I love you' in dinosaur" was peak hilarity among junior high students.
By Kaitlin Shanks2 months ago in Beat
Glitter, Rhythm & Cha-Cha Realness
Latina Ballroom doesn’t just make music—you feel her before you even realize you’re dancing. Her sound lives in the sweet spot between pop euphoria, Latin rhythm, and unapologetic camp, where glamour meets humour and every beat invites you to move. Rooted in her Canary Islands heritage and polished on the vibrant U.K. drag and cabaret scene, Latina Ballroom’s artistry is a joyful celebration of identity, rhythm, and theatrical freedom.
By mysoundMusic2 months ago in Beat
Why Dark Pop Production Keeps Evolving and Why Producers Should Pay Attention?. AI-Generated.
Dark pop is one of those genres that keeps finding new ways to surprise people. It sits in a place where emotional intensity meets clean modern production. Even when artists change their sound, the core idea stays the same. It is the tension between softness and grit. It is the quiet pressure under the synths. It is the pulse behind every whispered vocal.
By Rafael Producer2 months 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
2026 Might Be the Breakthrough Year for Dark RnB. AI-Generated.
There is something unusual happening in music right now, a slow shift you only notice if you pay attention to the songs people play when they are alone. The tracks gaining quiet momentum are not the loud ones anymore, they are the ones that feel like someone thinking out loud, songs that don’t beg for attention but sit quietly until you finally admit you need them. For a long time that space belonged almost exclusively to dark RnB, and surprisingly, the world seems to be moving in its direction again.
By Rafael Producer2 months ago in Beat
Mermaidonmars Turns Birthday Dread Into Alt-Pop Gold
There's something unsettling about birthdays when you really think about it. The forced celebration, the awkward singing, the pressure to feel special on command. Netherlands-based artist mermaidonmars gets it, and on her latest single "Birthday Party Crash," she's turned that specific kind of social anxiety into something that sounds both haunting and impossibly catchy.
By Danny Jeffers2 months ago in Beat
Dina Renée Shares New Dance-Pop Record "Heartbreak Saved My Life"
Singer, songwriter, and actress Dina Renée kicked off the summer with her much-acclaimed single, "Glow Up." The Knoxville-bred, Los Angeles-based songstress now closes out the year with a new record, "Heartbreak Saved My Life," released via AWAL/The Orchard. The song embodies Dina Renée's distinctive Empowerment Pop sound, but adds an Electronic flair; thus, demonstrating the versatility and range that the budding songbird possesses. The Dance-Pop, Electropop track has an energetic, euphoric soundscape that is infectious to listeners.
By Meikhel Philogene2 months ago in Beat
