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The Darkest Playlist
[I apologize ahead of time for commercial ads present in the links] It comes to no surprise that my Spotify Wrapped for 2024 contains many songs from my “Let’s Get Scared, Barb” playlist. To me, Halloween is a year-round treat like pumpkin spice lattes or hot apple cider. I have dozens of playlists, each with its own goal: workout, chill, Christmas, Latin, yard work, hurricane season – you name it, I most likely have a playlist for it. One of my playlists is entitled “YOU DISRESPECTED ME?” and meant to be played after a frustrating day of substituting a class of impudent students. Every few months or so, I revisit my playlists, add or subtract from, or rearrange the songs depending on my mood at the time. If not, I tend to memorize the order and expect the same songs. The songs in my Halloween playlist, otherwise known as spooky $hit, show up across different playlists as well. 2024 was another year in darkness, sparked by occurrences of grief in the past decade, and because of that, I prefer to write about death, terror, ghosts, ghouls, or witches. This fear of the unknown is a common theme in my writing.
By Barb Dukemanabout a year ago in Beat
I Remember the First Album I Ever Got
Do you remember the first album you ever got? For me, that album was singer songwriter Gavin DeGraw's debut studio album, Chariot. Gavin DeGraw's songwriting has captivated and inspired me. What I love about a lot of his songs as evident on this album is how down to earth they are.
By Jasmine Aguilarabout a year ago in Beat
My Lifelong Soundtrack
Hello everyone. This is my second time for doing the playlist/music challenge. here’s the link of my first one in case you haven’t seen it on 2022(early 2023) challenge— I know it’s not perfect melodic songs as I thought, but I tried my best…
By Meghan LeVaughn about a year ago in Beat
Sound Strider's "Progress" - A Call to Re-think the Modern Age
"Progress" is the lead single from Sound Strider’s debut album Mechanical Animist, and it arrives like a thunderclap in the midst of cultural complacency, shaking listeners awake with its raw critique of the modern age.
By Whitney Millerabout a year ago in Beat
The Genius Wave: Unlock Your Peak Mental Potential
1. What is Genius Wave? Do you have that one moment that will come where clarity explodes with ideas flowing and an unstoppable creative energy? "The Genius Wave"-the term isn't a science or concept but a mental setup for perfect alignment of focus, creativity, and intuition for those who have learned an effective approach. Think of all cylinders firing in your mind-this is a peak performance approach within everyone's reach.
By Subrata Bharatiabout a year ago in Beat
Finding Your Voice
There’s something almost otherworldly about standing in a room, opening your mouth, and letting a melody spill out. Singing. Just the thought of it can send shivers down your spine, right? Or maybe make your palms sweat a little. It’s not just about hitting the right notes—it’s about something deeper, something that connects us to the core of who we are.
By Billys Zafeiridis about a year ago in Beat
Worldwide Panic Show Growth And Fortitude With New Song "Break Me Down"
Hard Rock/Alternative Metal band Worldwide Panic have released their furious and rebellious new track “Break Me Down”. It’s the first release from the Los Angeles, CA based band’s upcoming 2nd full-length album, which will be released in the first quarter of 2025. The song was produced by the acclaimed Bob Marlette (Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Shinedown, Rob Zombie) and mastered by Chris "Zeuss" Harris (Hatebreed, Demon Hunter, Rob Zombie, Jasta). The track is a bellicose rant against authority figures and people in positions of power who try to break down your spirit and confidence through gaslighting and mind games.
By RockNRollBuddhaabout a year ago in Beat
