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Isolation Music Station: The UK Music Festivals Going ONLINE
Some might say the UK is legendary for having such a variety of popular music festivals. From Glastonbury, to the Isle of Wight Festival. Or from Download to the Reading and Leeds Festival. All across the country, from May to September, festivals become the main focus of a lot of peoples lives.
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Beat
The Kendrick Lamar Bracket
This was so hard. Something you can say about both this bracket and the instrumental for “The Blacker The Berry.” One of the things I hated most about this bracket, as is the issue with any bracket, is that some of the pairings, as inevitable as they might be, made for tougher decisions than I wanted. In selecting who would move on in my bracket, I tried to judge these songs as objectively as possible based on how they work within the album, how effective they communicate their message, how ear-grabbing the music is, and I only relied on subjectivity when deciding a dead heat. Here were some of the more difficult or, in some cases controversial, choices I made.
By Duncan Holzhall6 years ago in Beat
Instant disassembly
I've spent the better part of the last days trying to think of a concept for a playlist which is transversal. I didn’t want to exclusively share what I like and what I listen to, I wanted to offer an experience that we can all go through. No matter who you are, or what your music taste is, I want us to connect through this playlist.
By SEBASTIÁN GRANDA BENAVIDES6 years ago in Beat
Recording your first song
For many who want to become a musician the thought of recording their music used to be a bit of headache, in the days of analogue for example the musician usually had to hire a recording studio, engineer and producer and sometimes session musicians to record a single.
By Phill Ross6 years ago in Beat
The Long and Winding Road Comes to an End
April marks the 50th anniversary of when the Beatles broke up. Although the exact date is a little fuzzy, most people point to April 10 as the official day the biggest band in the world called it quits. An article written by Don Short titled, “Paul Quits the Beatles,” was printed on the front page of the Daily Mirror.
By Shandi Pace6 years ago in Beat
Song Review: The Weeknd 'Blinded by the Light' is an Aural Time Machine
I want to live inside the synth track on The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights. Growing up in the 80’s, I feel like I did grow up inside that synth track. The Weeknd has taken us all back in time to 1981, the founding of MTV and the ascension of new wave. It’s beautiful, man. Often I have wondered if it were possible to recreate an aesthetic in art perfectly and The Weeknd has done it.
By Sean Patrick6 years ago in Beat
To the Beat: March 2020
Given all that's happening around us, we wanted to put together something that soothes the overwhelming emotions that we're all experiencing. This month we're bringing To the Beat back in an effort to highlight you, the creators, who lift us up when we're feeling down. Your stories have made this playlist possible, with songs that remind us to dance, that help us blow off some steam, that make us hopeful, that make us think of better days, that we dedicate to those we love, and so much more.
By Vocal Curation Team6 years ago in Beat
Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana: The Rise of Bad Bunny
Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, or better known by his stage name of Bad Bunny, has had an eventful year. From the recent release of his sophomore album YHLQMDLG, to performing at this year's Super Bowl halftime show with musical peers J-Lo, Shakira, and J-Balvin. Bad Bunny is at the top of the world right now, and has become the leading figure in the new generation of Spanish artists that have started to dominate the mainstream. And while he has many accomplishments that many established artists wish to achieve, his career is only at the beginning.
By Danniel Fuentes6 years ago in Beat
5 albums that are underrated and "hidden"
There are millions upon millions of songs around the world, to the point that some get missed out. Its either because they never gained popularity in a national or internationally, or bands having a short performance span. Of course there are some are good, some are bad but the trick of it is to find them and to see if they appeal to your personal taste. That's what I usually look for. Sometimes I'll be using Spotify, Instagram, or YouTube and I'll either accidentally find the song, or somebody has it written down in the comments. Its like these hidden gems that some amount of people know. So I wanted to share my 5 favorite hidden albums/bands
By Joshua Herrera6 years ago in Beat
