bands
Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
'Transparency': Why Brockhampton Is So Important
I've been thinking a lot about Brockhampton. And no, not in that way. As opposed to dreaming about Kevin Abstract holding me close at night, rather I've been thinking about what they mean—what they're trying to tell us. With their fourth album Iridescence having come out last month to both critical and commercial acclaim (it went so far as to debut at number one on the Billboard chart), it's clear that the Saturation trilogy wasn't just a flash in the pan for this large group of boys living out of LA (or more recently London), but that the internet are clearly connecting with them musically.
By Tom Prendergast7 years ago in Beat
5 Seconds Of Summer
5 Seconds Of Summer is a four-member band: Luke Hemmings, lead vocalist and guitarist, Michael Clifford, lead guitarist and vocalist, Calum Hood, lead bassist and vocalist, and Ashton Irwin, lead drummer and vocalist. Each member has a precise role in all of their songs.
By Lexi Cowie7 years ago in Beat
Being As An Ocean - Bashful But Honest Words Carried In Music: A Feature
By rightfully pushing the written word to its limits, Californian band Being As An Ocean is a true advocate for rough around the edges music that pulsates and connects with listeners. They have also been placed into categories, but don’t feel like they fit a particular mold. They’re unique, although many people will say that the act’s sound is drenched in post-hard-core dramatics.
By Mark McConville7 years ago in Beat
Limp Bizkit: Greatest Band Ever?
There was a time, in the late 90s and early aughts when one band seemed to reign supreme. That was Limp Bizkit. But, it didn't take long before they fell out of fashion to become one of the most despised bands in the world. Lead singer Fred Durst became, well, probably the most hated man in music. In fact, more often than not, when you hear the name Fred Durst it seems to be accompanied by the not-so pleasant descriptor... douche. He is seen as an overly aggressive frat boy in a goofy backwards red cap who says obnoxious and offensive things. And it caused people to grow tired of him pretty quick.
By Chris Hearn7 years ago in Beat
Boy Bands, Pop Punk Bands, and Solo Artists Oh My!. Top Story - October 2018.
My music taste has quite the range and this list reflects bands and artists within that range that in my opinion everyone should listen to. After you've listened to them through a streaming service, I would also suggest seeing them live because we all know live music is even better. The bands and artists are listed based on the categories in this post's title and do not reflect any ranking of any sort—each musician listed here deserves an equal amount of love.
By Lindsay Longacre7 years ago in Beat
The Music of The Bee Gees
The Bee Gees were not a band that came from just one place. They seemed to be all over the globe. In the late 1950s, their musical career began in Australia. Then during the 1960s, they became a well-known psychedelic pop group in England and finally one of the biggest disco bands known worldwide in the 1970s. When things started winding down for them, they made a comeback as adult contemporary crooners in the 1990s.
By Rasma Raisters7 years ago in Beat
The Cultural Impact of the Beatles - The Fans and Touring
The popularity of the Beatles throughout the 60s was indescribable. Thousands of teenagers would show up at airports around the world to catch a glimpse of them and queue in line for hours for the slim possibility that they would get tickets. The Beatles became a pop culture phenomenon that transcended to new heights. Nobody had seen anything quite like “Beatlemania” before.
By Shandi Pace7 years ago in Beat
Be Kind to One Another
One year ago, I can't believe it's been a year. I still remember driving to work listening to The Edge, when they cut mid song and broke the news that Gord Downie, lead singer & front man for The Tragically Hip, had passed away. I remember listening to them speak of Gord while tears ran down my cheeks. I wouldn't consider myself a die hard Hip fan like most, but I never turned down a song or skipped over one and I absolutely loved and respected everything that band and Gord Downie stood for. It still seems odd listening to a song and knowing that there is a Canada without Gord Downie in it. If you envision a summer in Canada, picture a cottage, friends, good food, great beer and Tragically Hip playing in the background.
By Amanda Raifman7 years ago in Beat
