bands
Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
Who Is BTS?
Hailing from South Korea, this seven member boy band has started making headlines in the US. From appearances on shows such as Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, to performing at the Billboard Music Awards and their newest hit "Idol" at America's Got Talent. They even beat out many of the popular artists in online poll votes on the Billboard's website. In just a short period of time, BTS has become a global phenomenon. So what makes BTS so popular?
By Atraile Daugherty7 years ago in Beat
Top 10 ABBA Songs
2018 is a year of re-emerging ABBA Mania. After the commercial success of 2008 film version for the smash Broadway show Mamma Mia!, fans in July were rewarded once again with sequel Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! bringing back the fantastic original ensemble cast, but this time inviting disco queen Cher along to the party too. In September, Cher continued this celebration of ABBA’s extraordinary musicality by producing a cover album Dancing Queen to showcase some of their greatest hits with her one of a kind vocal talent. What’s more, December sees the quartet reuniting for a BBC and NBC broadcast of a special hologram performance of themselves in a digitalised ‘avatar’ form. And if this goes to plan, a tour dubbed the ‘Abbartar Tour’ will see these holograms perform in an international showcase of their hits to the world once again; Bjorn has even teased the release of a newly written track "I Still Have Faith in You," a whole 35 years since their last single "Thank You for the Music" was released. With all these ABBA celebrations happening, 2018 has summoned a special gratitude for the group, sending them a message of thank you for your music.
By Harry Jenner7 years ago in Beat
5 New Artists That Will Make You Change Your Mind About Country Music
Country music is so much more than pick-up trucks and Bud Light. True country music is about love, life, and overcoming hardship against all odds. You don't have to be a right-wing cowboy to enjoy these tunes. Here are 5 new artists that are so talented even country music haters will appreciate their sound.
By Kate Chessy7 years ago in Beat
OJD
The Jonas Brothers aren’t just another band to me, they are so much more. I have been a Jonas Brothers fan since 2008. The boys mean so much to me, and I am grateful for all they have done. Their music has helped me through some rough times. I have a lot of memories since I became a Jonas fan, seeing the Jonas Brothers 3D Concert Experience in theaters, watching their live chats, watching Camp Rock 2 when it premiered on Disney Channel, being part of the Jonas Brothers fan club, Team Jonas, buying their new albums the day they were released, meeting other fans at concerts, making friends through Team Jonas, streaming their Radio City concert, seeing them on their final tour in 2013, and buying presale tickets. Jonas Brothers concerts were always exciting.
By Amanda Vogler7 years ago in Beat
Interest in Daughtry: Past to Present
Everyone has those bands that their friends or family anticipate them talking about before the first word comes out. In my case, it's Daughtry. You know, pop rock band with former "American Idol" contestant Chris Daughtry as the lead singer? I've definitely liked their songs for as long as I could remember, which just so happens to be middle school.
By Monique Star7 years ago in Beat
Caleb Shomo Takes Beartooth in a New Direction?
The new album Disease, released on September 28th, written and recorded by frontman Caleb Shomo is anything but usual for Beartooth. As touched greatly in their previous albums Sick, Aggressive, and Disgusting, depression is a very prevalent part to Shomo's mind. Each album lets you into the world of Shomo from the perspective of someone who should be considered 'happy,' but is still struggling to cope.When you break down the lyrics past the heavy sound, it is truly something incredible that deserves so much more recognition.
By Kelly Daly7 years ago in Beat
Do It Yourself
When one thinks of a budding cultural scene, that marks a new school of thought or outlook on art, a college town in the middle of Iowa might not be the first place that comes to mind. Given it’s centralized position in not only Iowa, but the Midwest, and even the United States, Ames, Iowa, is just the location for a musical revolution to take place.
By Thomas Wilson7 years ago in Beat
Fresh from Clydebank—Meet: The Fences
Ryan from G1 once again looks into some of Glasgow's best upcoming bands, including Cats With Glasses, and The Drive. This fresh sounding, new look band from Glasgow, have started to set their eyes on taking over the Scottish music scene, with their passionate and energetic sound. Glasgow's music scene is currently thriving more than ever. Several young people in the city are deciding to give music a go, and more often than not it works out. The Fences are fresh on the scene, with their SOLD OUT headline show at Audio only being their third! The professionalism and passion shown by these five guys on stage is incredible, and with the crowds reaction being so positive, it seems like the only direction for The Fences is up! One point in the set I remember in particular was when the band covered "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand. The place was absolutely bouncing, with fans stage diving, crowd-surfing and beverages being thrown all over the place! This kind of reaction at shows has not went unnoticed, with the band already having a show, the other side of the country in Edinburgh already planned, supporting Palmiros on Friday 5th October. Make sure you can say you've heard this band before they start going places, and check out their catchy single "Red Eye Rebecca" on Soundcloud. Check out their Facebook page!Also playing the show were a new female fronted Coatbridge outfit The Drive. The band covered popular songs such as "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" by the Arctic Monkeys, as well as Declan Mckenna's "Brazil." It was incredible to watch a band, the majority of them still in school, have such a well structured sound, as well as stage presence. With the band also being first on, which is never easy it was amazing to see such a large crowd turn up to support them! I really do hope this continues. The Drive's next show is the 13th of October in Audio under Glasgow promoters RCMS. You can check out the band on Facebook.Before The Fences took the stage, East End of Glasgow based Cats With Glasses got the venue bouncing with an extremely tight and well rehearsed set full with original songs. Songs that stuck out were "Home," "17," and "Sunset." This band took the gamble of playing a set without any covers at all, something that can go down either really well or really poorly, however the audiences reaction was electric, which the band responded to by getting the crowd going even more. On stage professionalism is something these boys seem to take very seriously, with an incredible drum solo during one of their songs, as well as a guitar crossover trick, with both guitarists only strumming their own guitar, whilst they switch over the hand that plays the neck! Outstanding to say the least! This band only started in June this year, and are already catching the eyes of many people involved in the Glasgow, as well as Scottish music scene. The boys will appear on Sunny G Radio at 4 PM on Saturday the 22nd September, to play a few songs from the set, as well as reveal news regarding future shows, and releases. When the band have shows planned, they will be announced either through their Instagram or Facebook page. You can stream the bands EP and Download it on both Bandcamp and SoundcloudAnother show I was delighted to attend, start to finish everything ran smoothly! Make sure to check out all of these local outfits, and keep supporting local music!
By Stephen Brogan7 years ago in Beat
The Leaders of Rock's Next Generation. Top Story - September 2018.
Every era of rock music breeds legends. There's always a certain few who carry the torch for their genres, whose music stands the test of time and inspires the next generation of musicians to come. Ten years ago, it was Paramore, Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance leading the charge. Five years ago, it was Black Veil Brides, Pierce The Veil and Sleeping With Sirens who had just blown up, bringing post-hardcore to a new generation of fans. But who is set to follow them?
By E.W Hemmings7 years ago in Beat
