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Beyond The Mainstream: Youtube - Part 2 . Top Story - August 2022.
Four years ago, I got pretty good numbers from a story about my non-Top 40 music tastes, in an article called Beyond The Mainstream, and you can click the link to read it if you'd like. But I figured that it's been years and my tastes have expanded, so what could be better than to make a sequel article to that one, and show off all the new and amazing music channels I've been loving for the past couple of years? We've got a lot here ranging from more synthwave to new favorites like hardwave and metal-electro!
By Delise Fantome3 years ago in Beat
It's still falling down...
Thank you for the track All Falls Down. A long time ago, when life was simpler, this was simply a song with a funky beat and great lyrics that had a great vibe to it. Those were my adolescent days with my juvenile problems that felt like true cataclysmic catastrophes. Those would pale in comparison to the things that stress me today. This song speaks volumes about the trials and tribulations one will encounter on the road to glory. I’m sure we all know how the song goes, but take into consideration the separate phases the song goes through in just a matter of minutes. Now I’m writing solely based on my own experiences and interpretations of the song. I’ve second-guessed both of my degrees from the moment I got them because it’s so hard to find passion in a field with little to no grey area. “That major that she majored in don’t make no money.” Story of my life. Because the money to be made entails becoming a person I’m not equipped to be. Selling yourself for a dollar is the theme. I thought I could find security in a field that wouldn’t deviate so far from the rules and that hasn’t been the case. The song itself reminds me that things will continue to go wrong as long as you keep focusing on all the wrongs around you. It takes a strong mind to be able to see the positives around you whenever everything seems darkest. The song will transcend time and generations because the problems depicted in the song have continued to plague our society. Many will criticize a person that decides to overlook their shortcomings for the pursuit of happiness. But those same people will also advise you to do what makes you happy. The contradiction lies in the fact that advice can only seem sound when that person is happy with their situation. The struggles we encounter will always be in abundance. It helps define us because the person that rises from being knocked down is never the same person that went down. You rise a little tougher, a little wiser, a lot more determined.
By The Omnipotent Deity3 years ago in Beat
Kobenz Drops Brand New Track "Diary of a Simpy Kid"
Kobenz closes out the month of July with a hard-hitting, personal record, "Diary of a Simpy Kid." In less than a week, the single has already accumulated over 150,000 streams collectively. "Diary of a Simpy Kid" is a heartfelt, vulnerable Alternative track that utilizes various genres of music to take listeners along for the rollercoaster ride that is illustrated within the song.
By Meikhel Philogene3 years ago in Beat
The Indie Album That Knows Your Past
“Be Gentle, Young Traveler.” The name of the artist’s self-titled debut album is also a message that permeates every track on the bizarre, reflective LP. BGYT represents the first musical release in eight years by Matt Verdier, who collaborated with a number of contributing musicians to finish the project for a release on April 22, 2022. Verdier previously released music under the name “Stork,” but this new offering also comes with a new identity. At the time of this publication, Be Gentle, Young Traveler has about 1,300 monthly streams on Spotify, a criminally underwhelming response to an album of such pure quality and unique charm.
By Nevin Allen4 years ago in Beat
Alex Clare-Whispering
I pick through places for my bare feet to land, avoiding the pricks of autumn debris. I feel the rough pavement against my soles. The neighbors ask What happened to your shoes? I tell them I'm fine. This sensory input feeds my starved nerves; I feel as if a blindfold was lifted off my face. I'm more grounded to my surroundings.
By Jolan Kopp4 years ago in Beat
An Interview with Pop Rock Singer-Songwriter Tatum Quinn
Montreal’s own “powerhouse in a little package” Tatum Quinn is a 25-year-old, Pop Rock singer -songwriter. She was trained at Berklee College of Music and featured twice on Ubisoft's massively successful game, "Just Dance." Tatum Quinn has opened for Kool & the Gang, The Pointer Sisters, April Wine, and Boy George. Tatum Quinn’s goal is to inspire the world through her music as well as give her fans a place where they belong in a world that wants you to fit a stereotypical mold. Tatum Quinn is no stranger to bullying due to a learning disability, dyslexia. She struggled to get out of high school alongside teachers who would tell her “she’ll never amount to anything," and to “give up on music and get a real job," which only pushed her closer to music! Music saved Tatum Quinn and continues to be there for her everyday! That's why it's so important for Tatum Quinn to create a safe and fun environment where everyone could be exactly who they are with zero judgement! She wants her listeners to know that whatever they’re going through, they’re not alone because she’s right there with them.
By Meikhel Philogene4 years ago in Beat
Meet Swedish Music Artist and Producer Linda Bugatti
Linda Bugatti, the music producer and artist from Stockholm, was previously known for her unique blend of jazzy Lo-Fi atmosphere with Alt-Pop and Alternative R&B melodies. And now, adding drum and bass rhythms to the mix with her new single, "speak my mind," creates a new kind of gem. Linda Bugatti discovered her technical interest at the age of three when she figured out how to connect the VCR to watch Disney movies. Unafraid to experiment with sound, Linda Bugatti is definitely an artist and music creator to keep an eye on.
By Meikhel Philogene4 years ago in Beat
Jamie Burke makes Unexpected Country Music Career in NYC
Jamie Burke was born in Austin, Texas and moved when her dad took his DJ career to Denver. So the country/rock/pop singer spent a lot of time going backstage and meeting the stars as a kid. Eventually, she picked up her own guitar for Nashville and made a pretty good beginning. But ten years performing the same venues got boring, and Burke set her strings on New York City. Her introduction last January, though, had her second guessing the decision.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Beat
