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Ditch the digital and explore Beat's epic Vinyl selection.

🕯 Shadow Listening: Why the Music You Love Might Be About the Parts You Hide
Some songs feel too intense to explain. Not because they’re loud, but because they hit something inside you you weren’t ready to look at.
By The Yume Collective7 months ago in Beat
From ‘Be Faithful’ to Forever: Scoop’s Voice Now Echoes in Harlem’s Concrete
A Street Named Scoop: The Unlikely Journey of Harlem’s Most Electrifying Export By NWO Sparrow There are voices that define eras, Biggie’s effortless Brooklyn cool, Busta’s manic energy, Missy’s futuristic flow, and then there’s Fatman Scoop, the human airhorn who turned ad-libs into anthems. On August 9, Harlem will cement his legacy in concrete as 109th Street and 5th Avenue becomes “Isaac ‘Fatman Scoop’ Freeman III Place.” But this isn’t just another street co-naming. It’s the culmination of a story that’s pure New York, a kid from the projects who became the undisputed blueprint for hype men worldwide, The voice that once made stadiums tremble and block parties erupt will now echo forever through Harlem’s streets. This is a permanent tribute to the Grammy-winning hype man who left us too soon but whose impact will never fade.
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Beat
🪞Hauntology and the Echoes of Forgotten Futures . AI-Generated.
In the fog-drenched halls of dark ambient music, there's a particular kind of ghost that lingers—not just specters of the past, but hauntings from futures we imagined and lost.
By Yokai Circle7 months ago in Beat
🚪 Between Worlds: Liminality and Threshold Emotion in Dark Ambient . AI-Generated.
There’s a moment before the dream begins. There’s a breath between the inhale and the exhale. There’s a hallway, a mist, a doorway not yet stepped through.
By Yokai Circle7 months ago in Beat
A Rainbow In Curved Air
Introduction I stole the title from the Terry Riley minimalist piece, but this was kicked off because I saw a post by the band's original violinist, Darryl Way, in a Progressive Music group that I am a member of here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in Beat
🗺️ Sound as a Place: How Music Becomes Emotional Geography . AI-Generated.
Close your eyes. Think of the last song that truly moved you. Now think: Where did it take you? Not just emotionally—but physically, spatially. Did it drop you into a rainy city at midnight? A sunlit rooftop in summer? An empty bedroom at 2AM? Did it make you feel like you were somewhere else entirely—maybe even a place that doesn’t exist?
By The Yume Collective7 months ago in Beat
☀️ Dreamy Summer Vibes Vol. 1 . AI-Generated.
When the air gets warmer and the days stretch a little longer, there’s an unspoken magic that settles over everything. It’s in the quiet stillness of early morning light, the soft hum of a fan in the background, or the way sunlight dances on your skin during a lazy walk home. Dreamy Summer Vibes Vol. 1, the latest compilation from The Yume Collective, captures that magic in musical form.
By The Yume Collective7 months ago in Beat
Classic 70s Albums: At The Speed of Sound- Wings
At The Speed of Sound- Wings (1976) Are you a fan of Paul McCartney? 🎶❤️ Wings was a British-American rock group that rose to popularity during the 70s. Led by singer/songwriter Paul McCartney of the Beatles, the band consisted of Paul, his wife Linda, Denny Seiwell, and Denny Laine. However, the band has cycled through many different members. Band on the Run, another popular album by the band, is a prime example of this, showcasing the talents of many different musicians into one amazing experience.
By Slgtlyscatt3red7 months ago in Beat
Why Is My Vinyl Floor Turning Yellow? Causes and Fixes
Have you ever wondered why your floor is becoming yellow after gazing down at your once-beautiful Luxury Vinyl Tiles? You're not by yourself! This enigmatic issue has been encountered by numerous homeowners in the Vinyl Flooring UK market. Vinyl floors may eventually turn yellow as a result of exposure to sunlight, chemical reactions, or even moisture buildup. We'll identify the cunning perpetrators of this problem and, most importantly, how to resolve it in this article. Whether it's a straightforward cleaning technique or a comprehensive restoration, you'll know just how to keep your vinyl flooring looking as good as the day it was put in. Let's restore that radiance!
By Matt Cook7 months ago in Beat
Sh*t I Could Watch Over and Over and Do # 14
"I'm the last man talking to the first machine. And I don't know which one of us is real." — Unknown Everyone knows already that robots are superior, far superior to mankind: and damn if they don't smell better. Furthermore, robots are going to rise up, like in Karel Čapek's classic 1920 science fiction play R.U.R., and destroy Western civilization quicker than you can say "Great Satan." Furthermore, robot chicks do it better, baby, particularly if they're covered in breathable latex. Can you think of another partner to be with who can, quite literally, turn on "vibrate" mode at the drop of the proverbial switch?
By Tom Baker8 months ago in Beat
The Do’s and Don’ts of Cleaning Laminate Floors
When it comes to laminate flooring, there is a thin line between very clean and a big mess. It looks good, feels nice to walk on, and costs less than wood, but laminate does not take well to cleaning errors. One wrong move with a wet mop or mean cleaner, and boom—your great floors will start warping. I have put together the best do's and don'ts to help keep your laminate floors looking top-notch with no worry.
By Matt Cook8 months ago in Beat
Why Is Vinyl Flooring Used?
Even amid industry standards like ceramic tile, plank wood, engineered wood, and laminate flooring, vinyl flooring has unquestionably proven to be the most popular of all the various segments in the floor covering industry today. Vinyl, sometimes referred to as resilient flooring, has established itself as a venerable flooring system for a variety of reasons.
By Matt Cook8 months ago in Beat