alt rock
From West Memphis to Worldwide
In a world full of gimmicks, watered-down lyrics, and copycat flows, one artist is cutting through the noise with raw energy, sharp penmanship, and the kind of hunger you can hear in every verse. Meet HakimDaGreat, the artist, the visionary, the vibe—and the next name to know in music.
By The Blacksheepkid Collective by: El Pablo 1x9 months ago in Beat
From Grief to Grace
For 18-year-old Asher of Russellville, Arkansas, music isn’t just a passion—it’s a lifeline. Born and raised in a small town where dreams can sometimes feel far away, Asher’s story is one of loss, resilience, and the healing power of sound.
By The Blacksheepkid Collective by: El Pablo 1x9 months ago in Beat
WWE
The Thrilling World of Professional Wrestling and WWE Superstars Professional wrestling has evolved into one of the most electrifying forms of sports entertainment around the globe. Among the giants of the industry, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) stands out as the most influential and globally recognized wrestling promotion. With decades of thrilling matches, dramatic storylines, and unforgettable personalities, WWE has built an empire that attracts millions of fans from all walks of life.
By America today 10 months ago in Beat
Jettison Humanity
Introduction: The song below was written for a dear friend. When he was a kid, he would stare into the night sky through the lens of a telescope, imagining the possibilities. Through that thin, man-made cylinder of plastic, metal, and curved glass, he was able to glimpse other worlds. He talked nostalgically about how he was fascinated by the stars and all of the space that existed beyond our fingertips. This idea kept floating up, unable to be held down by the gravity of day-to-day troubles: that all of our problems and all of our stresses would mean nothing in the vacuum of space. Sometimes we are so bogged down by the weight of our issues on this hunk of rock, but in the deep blackness of space, they are hardly significant.
By Emily McGuff10 months ago in Beat
A Smuggler's Life
This is another submission for the Harmonic Verses challenge. It is divided into three parts: the lyrics, an actual recording of the song (with yours truly on vocals), and, for the truly musically minded, the song script detailing the musical structure.
By Calvin London10 months ago in Beat
8 Creative Ways to Write a Guitar Solo That Tells a Story
So I put together 8 creative, time-tested ways to write guitar solos that actually say something. These aren’t fluff tips. They’re the same methods I use when writing solos for recordings, jam sessions, and teaching sessions — and they flat-out work.
By Guitarmetrics | Your One-Stop Hub for Guitar Lessons & Accessories10 months ago in Beat
Nature’s Equation
This is a submission for the Harmonic Verses challenge. It is divided into three parts: the lyrics, an actual recording of the song (with yours truly on vocals), and, for the truly musically minded, the song script detailing the musical structure.
By Calvin London10 months ago in Beat
Brendemere’s Self-Titled LP: A Raw, Unvarnished Roadmap to Rock’s Soul
By Ralph Walsh In an era when rock often feels recycled, Brendemere’s self-titled debut album emerges as an audacious reminder of the genre’s raw, unyielding spirit. Christopher Pennison’s project, forged from years of personal introspection and raw studio grit, is a collection of 12 tracks that recalls the rebellious honesty of classic rock while stoically addressing the themes of loss, love, and the eternal struggle for identity. Brendemere isn’t just a band—it’s an emblem of rock’s incandescent heart, committed to shaking off the dross of modern contrivance.
By Michael Stover10 months ago in Beat
Divorce - Drive to Goldenhammer - Album Review
I've been planning to review more music since the reviews I posted of Franz Ferdinand's The Human Fear and Mogwai's The Bad Fire. I loved the new album from Squid called Cowards—it's odd, and dark in context but with really interesting bright-sounding noises and strange lyrics. Very proggy too. I also love the new Japanese Breakfast album and the new Courting album. For today's review though, I wanted to talk about Divorce's debut album Drive to Goldenhammer.
By Paul Stewart10 months ago in Beat
