bands
Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
Review | 2Cellos in Atlanta
When you try to explain what and who 2Cellos is and are outside of the fandom, you get a lot of puzzled looks. For example, I was having a lunch date with my father-in-law yesterday and when he asked me my plans for the week, I told him about last night’s show.
By Jennifer Gulbrandsen7 years ago in Beat
Root of All Evil
"MONEY MY BEST FRIEND." My artist name is, Firelane. Fist and foremost, I was born and raised in Rialto, Ca, which is in the heart of San Bernardino County. Within San Bernardino County I've seen lots of crimes for money, I've seen a lot of ups and downs in my lifetime, poverty etc. Some crimes escalated to attempted murder/murder over that almighty dollar.
By Francisco Cleveland7 years ago in Beat
Growing Up with the Band
Every generation has their boybands that all the preteens fall in love with. We’ve heard of NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys, and even the Beatles. The Beatles came from Great Britain and paved the way for what's known as the British Invasion. Now, today’s generation has been taken over by yet another band from across the waters: One Direction. The band released their debut song “What Makes You Beautiful,” pushing themselves to the top of all charts around the globe. Over the next six years, not only did they grow up, so did the fans and their music. The band announced their hiatus in 2016, also releasing their last album with a song that sticks out, “History,” which is described as the band's anthem.
By Cassie Lights7 years ago in Beat
Guide to TXT (New BTS Junior Group)
TXT, the newest group from Big Hit Entertainment, recently debuted on March 4, 2019 with their first mini album, The Dream Chapter: STAR. The five-member boy group is now breaking records for rookie K-pop groups and is taking the world by storm. Below you can read about some of the members, and some facts about each of them.
By Zachary Barnett7 years ago in Beat
Fuel for Inspiration
The day started out normal like any other day. I stopped at my favorite gas station to get some coffee, then headed to the school where I studied and worked. I had a sense something was wrong. First, I thought it was because finals were on the way, so I just brushed it off. The news of Chester Bennington's death came from my fiancé Ian; he asked if I was okay. I wasn't sure why he was asking and told me to check the web. My first thought maybe a terrorist attack nearby since they were going on a lot since 2016. My heart sank when I saw it online: "Linkin Park frontman found dead," even till this day, I still feel like it isn't real. This event was a significant impact because I felt alone and lost thinking my muse was gone, my fuel, and my source.
By stephanie borges7 years ago in Beat
Hey, Hey, We're Criminally Underrated!
Over the years, many amazing and well respected musicians/bands have left their mark on the world. Beginning with a 1965 Newspaper ad, the music and television worlds were treated to a mix-up that would surely leave theirs. The Monkees debuted on NBC in 1966 with an endearingly odd and new style. It was fast paced, surreal, young, and downright absurd. The creation came from the minds of producers Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider and that’s just what it was in the beginning, a prefabricated creation. The four young men who came to makeup the band had auditioned and were chosen for a television series. This was always something that separated the gang of Monkees from other bands & musical acts and is the origin to a larger problem. The Monkees have never fully been accepted and respected by the music community. In their heyday, they were looked down on, they were seen as juvenile, they were not considered a real band. They were what little brothers and sisters listened to and watched but never considered "real" music. The media criticized them for this plenty of times. But the fact of the matter is that the Monkees came onto the scene and did something wonderful with their music. It’s time they stop being overlooked because they are actually hidden gems. Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith, and Micky Dolenz were criminally underrated as the Monkees and all on their own.
By Jaime Burbatt7 years ago in Beat
10 Bands Known for Bad Performances
There's a really weird phenomenon that I've noticed among mainstream musicians. After reaching a certain level of fame, they tend to become pretty terrible during live performances—often due to burnout, drug addiction, or sheer egotism.
By Buddy Brown7 years ago in Beat
