bands
Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
Hey Baby Continues to Rock Westchester
If you decide on a rockin' night out on a Friday Night with the Hey Baby band and notice a twirling disco ball above, don’t expect that these guys to pay it any heed. “We don’t conform to KC and The Sunshine Band. We’re true to the music,” says band manager and bassist, Skip Langworthy.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Beat
'Diamond Geezer' - The Story Behind The Song
When R.U.S.S. of UK art and music collective BRED PUDDING writes about his elderly father, who recently died suffering from dementia and in a nursing home, it's both moving and funny at the same time. That it is performed over an alternative rock come post-punk backing track makes it even more compelling. The track is called 'Diamond Geezer' and I had the pleasure of working with R.U.S.S. as he brought the track together.
By Paul Conneally8 years ago in Beat
Freedom, Identity and Other Hidden Messages in BlackPink's "Ddu-du Ddu-du" Video
Ddu-du Ddu-du has now been viewed 55 million times and broken more records, just as expected. But this music video pushed the envelope even a bit further with empowering messages underneath the sequined surface. Here is a list of some of those symbols and messages" the group sent in their newest music video.
By Krista Almazan8 years ago in Beat
First Live Performances of BlackPink's 2018 Comeback
Before we've seen a music video for BlackPink's second announced title track for their mini album, Square Up, we have the privilege of seeing their choreography. The record-shattering girl group has performed their single, "Forever Young," on MBC's Music Bank.
By Krista Almazan8 years ago in Beat
BlackPink's New Music Video Is Here!
BlackPink's comeback has finally arrived! The music video for Ddu-du Ddu-du was released on YouTube about one hour prior to the time of this publication, and the expectations were not only surpassed, they were left in the magical, technicolor dust!
By Krista Almazan8 years ago in Beat
The Cultural Impact of the Beatles
No band has stood the test of time quite like the Beatles. Almost everywhere you go someone has heard of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in one way or another. They have become so easily distinguishable because of their longer hairstyles and pristine suits just as they are by their voices and hit songs.
By Shandi Pace8 years ago in Beat
Get to Know BLACKPINK
1. JiSoo Kim JiSoo is 23, the oldest member of the group. She is also the only native Korean member. She began training with YG in 2011 and continued training for five years until BLACKPINK's debut in 2016. Not only is she a talented singer, but she also can play drums and piano.
By Krista Almazan8 years ago in Beat
