vinyl

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

Does Twelve Inches Satisfy You?
Introduction In the 1970s, the vinyl record industry faced a shortage due to the oil crisis of 1973, which led to increased costs for the raw materials used to produce vinyl records. This resulted in thinner, less durable records being produced and, in some cases, delays or cutbacks in new releases. The shortage also impacted the quality of records, with some labels opting for cheaper pressing materials to reduce costs.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 9 months ago in Beat
How to Maintain Vinyl Flooring in a Moisture-Prone Bathroom
If you know the appropriate tips, maintaining bathroom vinyl flooring is easier than you might imagine. Vinyl is revolutionary for bathrooms as opposed to traditional tiles that require constant cleaning or timber flooring that distorts when wet. Don't be duped, though! Water resistance does not imply that it requires no upkeep. Ignoring basic maintenance procedures might lead to mould growth, discolouration, or even flaking edges. I'll show you simple, hassle-free methods in this article to maintain your vinyl flooring -ready for many years to come, keeping it looking new, tidy, and fashionable. I can help you with humidity control, water damage prevention, and maintaining that sheen. Want to make your bathroom floor last? Let's jump in!
By Matt Cook9 months ago in Beat
Gangster Rap Never Died: The Eternal Legacy of Tupac, Biggie, DMX, and the Kings Who Built a Genre
From the streets of Compton to the corners of Bed-Stuy, from ‘90s boomboxes to streaming playlists today, gangster rap never really left. It just evolved — shaped by blood, politics, police sirens, and poetry scrawled on the back of legal pads in smoky studios.
By Rukka Nova9 months ago in Beat
Home Again
Can someone say, Taylor Swift or maybe Kelly Clarkson even Sara Bareilles? That is the feel these lyrics gave me. The truest love and pain of youth and innocence. Heartbreak on the cusp of experience, molding how and who we would love in the future.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden10 months ago in Beat
Just A Taste
I love the playful energy that floats throughout the song I have attached (Imagine Dragon - Ragged Insomnia) ** This is the kind of beat I imagined as I wrote these lyrics. Female or male vocalist with a strong blended harmony in the chorus and bridge, and it needs a strong drum beat. The verses are breathy and follow the strum of a bass guitar with the second verse building to the drum beat in the chorus.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden10 months ago in Beat
Dancing With Your Innuendos . Top Story - April 2025.
VERSE ONE: The sun falls through the window Resting softly on your face Your smile, an innuendo That your lies cannot erase
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden10 months ago in Beat
Spinning Back Time: The Soulful Revival of Vinyl in a Digital World.
There’s something profoundly human about the crackle that precedes a song on vinyl. It’s the audible equivalent of a slow exhale before a conversation begins. In a world obsessed with speed, convenience, and instant gratification, the record player dares to ask us to slow down, to listen—truly listen.
By Test10 months ago in Beat
On The Player Now II
Introduction Ten months ago I published this playlist of what I was listening to, so I thought it might be fun to do another one:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Beat
The Di(e) In Indiana
These lyrics need a country twang and steady drumbeat, jumping to a fast paced guitar with multiple harmonies. Playfully flirty yet with a confident strength. She changed once to accommodate love and struggles with maintaining her own identity while still feeling pulled into his charms. She knows better and is determined to remind herself that she wants more than what he offers.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden10 months ago in Beat
Why I Am Fine With Second Hand Vinyl
Introduction Several years ago my friend Marek at RPM in Newcastle persuaded me to buy a second-hand reconditioned record player. I was impressed by the looks and sound, he came and set it up and since then my vinyl record collection has increased significantly.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 months ago in Beat
Messy Life. First Place in Harmonic Verses Challenge.
VERSE ONE I know life can get a little messy, baby it can knock you to the ground And when the weight gets heavy, maybe I can help you, when you're down
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden11 months ago in Beat
The Devils Dirty Work
VERSE ONE You cut the fabric of my heart To assemble your red flags Then wore them like a bloody badge of honor Satisfied I'd played my part
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden11 months ago in Beat