60s music
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PG Brown Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Debut Album Run a Red
Dallas, TX : 8 Jan 2026 Independent artist PG Brown has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign to support the release of his debut album, Run a Red. The campaign is now live, with time already ticking as listeners and supporters are invited to play a direct role in bringing the project to life.
By Henry Collinsabout 14 hours ago in Beat
The Kinks’ “All Day and All of the Night” Belongs Among the Greats
There’s a moment, about twenty seconds into “All Day and All of the Night,” when Ray Davies’ voice cracks just slightly on the line “I’m not content to be with you in the daytime…” It’s not a flaw, it’s the sound of something raw and urgent, the kind of imperfection that makes rock ‘n’ roll feel alive.
By Diane Foster4 days ago in Beat
'20/20'. Top Story - January 2026.
"Do It Again" the track that would ultimately open the Beach Boys final album on Capitol Records which was released on February 10th 1969 had originally been released as a single in August of 1968. The track was the first of many post-Pet Sounds era throwbacks to the early Beach Boys sound which would become continually more cliched and eventually lead the Beach Boys to the level of self-parody they would eventually succumb to in the 1980s while their closest contemporaries The Beatles nearing the end of their run in 1969 would go on to be viewed as the most influential band of all time. However, the song itself is not bad on its surface, and it opens with a futuristic sounding (for 1969) drumbeat captured by then-Beach Boys engineer Stephen Desper using tape delays on the drums performed by Dennis Wilson and John Guerin. The song has been re-recorded numerous times over the years on various Beach Boys-related projects most notably the 2011 re-recording at Capitol studios featuring the five surviving Beach Boys at the time backed instrumentally by various members of both the Brian Wilson Band and Mike Loves touring "Beach Boys" to promote the then upcoming Beach Boys 50th Anniversary reunion tour in 2012. The hammering and power drill sound at the end of the song was an excerpt from a track called "Workshop" that was to be a part of the uncompleted "SMiLE" album.
By Sean Callaghan4 days ago in Beat
The Quiet That Follows the Applause
I didn’t cry at the end of Better Call Saul. I cried three days later, while washing dishes. The water was hot, the sponge worn thin, and suddenly—without warning—I saw Kim Wexler’s hands again. Not in the courtroom. Not in the finale. But in that tiny Albuquerque office, adjusting the blinds just so, trying to control one small thing in a world spinning out of her grasp.
By KAMRAN AHMAD8 days ago in Beat
The Song That Brought Him Back
After my mother passed, grief settled into our home like winter fog—thick, gray, and impossible to ignore. He stopped whistling while fixing the sink. Stopped tapping his boot to the oldies station. Even his laugh, once so loud it startled the dogs, vanished into a silence so heavy it filled every room. For two years, he moved through life like a man walking in someone else’s shoes. So when he said, voice barely above a whisper, “Let’s go south for New Year’s,” I didn’t ask why. I just booked the tickets.
By KAMRAN AHMAD8 days ago in Beat
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 AHMAD10 days 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 AHMAD10 days ago in Beat
Some Favourite Record Labels II
Introduction I thought I would put together some songs from my favourite record labels. Although my tastes tend to be rock-based, I am very eclectic and sometimes things do cross over. I love soul, classical, folk, but I am not enamoured by happy techno, the stuff that comes from commercialised talent shows, and Eurovision, although there are obvious exceptions.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 11 days ago in Beat
Partying on New Year’s Eve
Wishing everyone a joyful and healthy New Year 2026! Hope you enjoy the music and party on. “Bringing In a Brand New Year” is a blues song that was written by Charles Brown. It was recorded by the American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter B.B. King. It is featured on his album A Christmas Celebration of Hope. It is the 11th track on this 2001 album.
By Rasma Raisters13 days ago in Beat
Top AI Music Tools for Content Creators in 2026. AI-Generated.
Imagine it’s 2026 you’re editing your latest YouTube video, crafting a podcast intro, or scoring a game trailer. You hit a creative wall, then whisper a prompt like “uplifting synth track with warm bass for sunset vibes” and boom! a full soundtrack appears in seconds. That’s the magic now possible thanks to AI music tools. Welcome to the future of music creation.
By Brian Noah13 days ago in Beat
How to Build a Successful Music Career in the UK in 2026
The British music industry has always punched above its weight globally, but the pathway to success for independent artists has fundamentally changed. Gone are the days when talent scouts at London venues discovered the next big act, or when radio play on BBC Radio 1 guaranteed chart success. In 2026, UK musicians face a landscape where digital presence, strategic planning, and professional presentation matter as much as the music itself.
By Najeeb khan14 days ago in Beat
