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Upcoming concerts, reviews, or iconic concert moments in music.

Smashing the Center Stage: Bad Bunny, ASL, and the Refusal to Shrink
Bad Bunny might perform at the Super Bowl. In Spanish. And people are mad. Not because he’s untalented—he’s one of the most streamed artists on the planet. Not because he’s irrelevant—he’s collaborated with everyone from Drake to J Balvin and is a global cultural icon. They’re mad because he’s not singing in English.
By Tracy Stine3 months ago in Beat
Strumming Green: How to Pick a Guitar That’s Kind to the Planet
If you’re a guitar player, you know the feeling. That moment when the first chord rings out—it’s pure magic. We love our instruments. They become a part of us. But here’s something to think about: have you ever considered where all that beautiful wood comes from?
By Guitar Beat3 months ago in Beat
Mercury rising. Top Story - October 2025.
It doesn’t feel like the Mercury Music Prize deserves all that much praise for finally lifting its gaze beyond the M25. Yes, it’s nice that the music industry is apparently aware that there’s more to life than London. But it’s taken 33 years to reach that far-from-groundbreaking conclusion.
By Andy Potts3 months ago in Beat
D'Angelo
In the world of soul and R&B, few names command as much reverence as D'Angelo. The Virginia-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist is a true artist's artist, a figure whose influence far outweighs his relatively small discography. However, this very mystique and his periods away from the spotlight have often led to confusion and concern among fans. Recently, searches like "d'angelo died," "d angelo dead," and "d'angelo 2025" have spiked, causing alarm. It's crucial to set the record straight: The musician D'Angelo is alive.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Beat
Audio Visual Rentals and the Importance of Working with a Stage Lighting Company in Orlando
Over the years, I’ve worked on many events that depended heavily on audio visual rentals. From business conferences to live shows, I’ve seen how the right equipment can make or break an event. In Orlando, where events happen almost every day, having access to reliable AV rentals and a trusted stage lighting company Orlando is essential.
By James Brown3 months ago in Beat
Behind Every Great Event: My Experience with Audio Visual Production and Audio Visual Rental in Toronto
When I first stepped into the world of audio visual production, I didn’t realize how much detail and coordination it required. Most people only see the final result a bright stage, clear sound, and seamless video but there’s an entire process that happens behind the scenes. Over the years, I’ve worked on everything from small business meetings to large conferences, and I’ve learned that success in this field depends on planning, teamwork, and the right equipment.
By AV Canada3 months ago in Beat
Essential House Music: Takis Lost, New Tony Romera, and a Calvin Harris Rework
House music has always thrived on reinvention. It moves in cycles, drawing on the past while pushing the genre’s boundaries into new spaces. This week’s essential releases highlight that balance perfectly—from vocal-driven emotion to stripped-down club minimalism and high-energy reinterpretations. The result is a snapshot of where house music stands today: global, genre-blurring, and endlessly inventive.
By David Roy3 months ago in Beat
Dolly Parton
The name Dolly Parton evokes a powerful sense of joy, resilience, and unparalleled talent. As a beloved singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, she has been a constant and comforting presence in American culture for decades. However, with her advanced age—Dolly Parton is 78 years old—it's natural for fans to express concern about her well-being. Recent online searches like "Dolly Parton health," "is Dolly Parton sick," and "what happened to Dolly Parton" have surged, often fueled by the cyclical nature of internet gossip. This article aims to separate fact from fiction and celebrate the ongoing vitality of a true national treasure.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Beat
Gig review: Driven Serious
For a moment, it was like stepping back in time. The gothic church, the flicker of candlelight. The wind howling around the building as a band of music-lovers huddled for shelter against the storm. It all evoked a simpler age, an oral tradition, campfire tales.
By Andy Potts3 months ago in Beat
Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl”: Decoding the 12th Studio Album and the Real-Life Inspirations Behind Every Track
On October 3, 2025, Taylor Swift released her much-anticipated 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Fans have been buzzing about the project for months, eagerly awaiting the deeper meanings behind each track. After revealing some details in August during her appearance on the New Heights podcast with her fiancé, Travis Kelce, Swift shared that this album came from a place of joy, chaos, and drama.
By Lynn Myers3 months ago in Beat
Nine Inch Nails Announce Massive 2026 Tour Dates
Get out your black NIN concert tees from storage, Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails are clawing their way back onto the stage. That’s right, the industrial rock Gods have announced a massive 22-date North American tour for early 2026, and if their last run is any indication, it’s going to be an absolute sensory meltdown. Get ready to “Peel It Back” all over again, because NIN is bringing their critically acclaimed tour to cities from New Orleans to Sacramento, and they’re dragging their friend, collaborator, and electronic wizard Boys Noize along for the entire ride.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sports3 months ago in Beat
Self Esteem
Last night I went to see Self-Esteem (aka) Rebecca Lucy Taylor in concert at the Manchester Academy. I thought about writing a normal review of the gig. You know the kind, where the author writes a little background to the act, talks through some highlights/low points of the performance and then gives a star rating and a pithy epithet to round it all off.
By Rachel Robbins3 months ago in Beat