bands

Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.

Learning Portuguese Through Music
When I started learning Portuguese this summer, I discovered one of the most enjoyable ways to practice pronunciation and vocabulary: listening to music and reading along with the lyrics. It all began when I heard the lively beats and melodies playing while the Brazilian crew framed my house during a renovation.
By Xine Segalasabout a year ago in Beat
Album Review: Tony Marino – The Rock Album
Tony Marino, a composer, pianist, and recording engineer, has captivated audiences with his blend of jazz, Latin jazz, and world music. His sound, combining influences from bossa nova to bebop, has earned him a devoted following on platforms like Spotify, YouTube, other major music platforms, and social sites. Marino’s musical journey began in South Philadelphia, where he studied under prominent local musicians, and gained recognition starting with his Latin Jazz Project beginning in 1997.
By mysoundMusicabout a year ago in Beat
Simply Vika
In this candid interview, music artist Simply Vika opens up about her creative journey, the evolution of her unique sound, and her latest projects.
By mysoundMusicabout a year ago in Beat
Love Yourself: Her — BTS Album Reaction
So far BTS albums have been like treasure chests—i never know what I’m going to get, but i know it’s going to be good. This one? It’s giving love letters, dance parties, and a little bit of chaos all in one.
By Cindy🎀about a year ago in Beat
Songs From Music Added To My Collection In 2024
Introduction My friend Jonas Halsall suggested a list of purchases in 2024, and I thought that would be a good idea for a playlist.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
2024 Soundtrack
Party Train by The GAP JANUARY 1, 2023, we awoke early to finish preparations for guests and our good luck New Year's Day meal for friends and family. "Party Train" by The Gap was blasting throughout the house; we danced around the kitchen while my husband prepared the meat, and we set out snacks. Guests were arriving impatient to eat his exceptional food. We had collard greens symbolizing greenbacks (folding paper money), black-eyed peas to bring wealth in coins, and lima beans and rice, our standard comfort foods for gatherings. He always makes chicken and sometimes his famous baby back ribs.
By Andrea Corwin about a year ago in Beat
My Musical Journey of 2024. Content Warning.
In January, I listened to a lot of sea shanty style music or Irish jig music. I needed the upbeat tunes to help me stay present for my children as I was fighting an upward battle with feeling like I could never make it out of my life's circumstances whole.
By The Schizophrenic Momabout a year ago in Beat
A Playlist With The Girls
Introduction I have a series of posts on Instagram with the hashtag #OnThePlayerNow now which I have also used for one playlist here.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
2023 Music Journey Into Outer Space
A Brief Bit About My Music History I grew up listening to 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s music. My dad has been a major influence on my music tastes, having introduced me in my childhood to the wonderful and wacky sounds of new wave and the iconic 70’s and 80’s soft rock and pop songs. I didn’t know who exactly I was listening to back then, but as I grew up, I always remembered them and liked that kind of music. Growing up in the 90’s and early 2000’s, I was naturally exposed to the music coming out at that time. I distinctly remember listening to Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, and NSYNC on CDs. Interestingly, I never fully took to the music of my own era. I loved the sound of the 80’s. When I was a teenager, I started really paying attention to who and what specifically I was listening to as a kid. Hall & Oates, Journey, Huey Lewis and the News, Chicago, Barry Manilow, Genesis, REO Speedwagon, Simply Red, A Flock of Seagulls, Tears for Fears, Cyndi Lauper, Spandau Ballet, Talking Heads, Styx, Air Supply, and an endless list of so so so many more. I did have some other distinctly different music periods in my life but, from my childhood to 2022, the main music I listened to and preferred was from the decades before my birth.
By Kioabout a year ago in Beat
SHUFFLE ALL
It’s the end of November, I’m drinking cold brew, and starting this out on my phone. My laptop died a few days ago, so I’m resorting to this alternative method. Hopefully it’s just an issue with the power cable, and not the laptop itself (I’ll know in a few days when the replacement cord arrives). Otherwise, I’ve more than likely lost the drawing I was working on. Downside of digital art. But I have my notebooks, sketchbook, and phone, so I can still work on some things and try not to think about how fast this week off of work went by. Part of me is dreading going back on Monday. But I told myself I wasn’t going to think about that. It’s the end of November and I’m in a coffee shop listening to Fu Manchu and trying to stay inspired.
By Aaron Morrisonabout a year ago in Beat
What is Joe Budden Famous For?
Joe Budden is a celebrated figure in hip-hop, known for his lyrical talent, influential mixtapes, and outspoken personality. Emerging from Jersey City, New Jersey, he first gained mainstream attention with his 2003 single “Pump It Up.” The song, characterized by its energetic beat and catchy hook, became a club anthem and earned Budden a Grammy nomination. While this remains his most commercially successful track, his fame is deeply rooted in his contributions to hip-hop’s mixtape culture and his ability to address personal and social issues through his music.
By Sangita Nandiabout a year ago in Beat
Classic Endeavors. Runner-Up in The Soundtrack of Your Year Challenge.
The final ten seconds of a finicky year rushed to the finish line, never to be experienced again. The ball had dropped in Times Square, marking the end of yet another labeled chapter of this crazy thing called life...
By Lamar Wigginsabout a year ago in Beat