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Locked Door at Core of Swiss Bar Fire Investigation. AI-Generated.
A Fatal Night in Zurich A fire at a bar in the city of Zurich, Switzerland, has resulted in multiple fatalities and serious injuries. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at a popular local establishment. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, but the severity of the fire led to a significant loss of life. The exact number of casualties is being confirmed by local authorities, who have opened a full investigation.
By Saad about 20 hours ago in Beat
Adrienne Park Is Building the Music She Couldn’t Find
Adrienne Park doesn’t fit neatly into a single creative box—and that’s exactly what makes her work so compelling. She’s a poet, a bestselling author, a lawyer, a longtime IT professional, and an independent musician carving out a space that feels entirely her own. Rather than choosing one lane, Park moves fluidly between disciplines, allowing each part of her background to shape the music she creates today.
By mysoundMusic2 days ago in Beat
5 Non-Rap Diss Tracks
In its simplest form, a diss track is a piece of music written in order to verbally attack another individual. The target usually being a family member, ex-lover, a leader or establishment, or perhaps most commonly, another artist.
By Isa Nan5 days ago in Beat
Neytiri's arc with race- Avatar: Fire and Ash
The latest installment in the Avatar franchise makes it clear Neytiri has not let go of her prejudice to humans despite her marriage to Jake. In a way, the movie makes it hard to not sympathize with her.
By Juju9 days ago in Beat
Salvation Army Gets Bell Rung by Brave Survivor
In late September of 2024, singer/composer Robert Jeffers, aka Bobby Wizdum, was preparing for the release of his record Long Way Home. While the record brought truth to light about organized corruption, its real message was a journey of growth, enlightenment, and miraculous trauma recovery. Unfortunately, as he was about to bring this record and story to the world, his microphone was unplugged by a popular and powerful “Christian” organization.
By mysoundMusic9 days ago in Beat
The Quiet That Follows the Applause
I didn’t cry at the end of Better Call Saul. I cried three days later, while washing dishes. The water was hot, the sponge worn thin, and suddenly—without warning—I saw Kim Wexler’s hands again. Not in the courtroom. Not in the finale. But in that tiny Albuquerque office, adjusting the blinds just so, trying to control one small thing in a world spinning out of her grasp.
By KAMRAN AHMAD10 days ago in Beat
The Song That Brought Him Back
After my mother passed, grief settled into our home like winter fog—thick, gray, and impossible to ignore. He stopped whistling while fixing the sink. Stopped tapping his boot to the oldies station. Even his laugh, once so loud it startled the dogs, vanished into a silence so heavy it filled every room. For two years, he moved through life like a man walking in someone else’s shoes. So when he said, voice barely above a whisper, “Let’s go south for New Year’s,” I didn’t ask why. I just booked the tickets.
By KAMRAN AHMAD10 days ago in Beat
Tyla’s Chart-Topping Rise
Introduction When South African singer Tyla released her self-titled debut album in late 2023, few predicted it would ignite a global movement. But by 2025, her name was everywhere: on Billboard charts, Grammy stages, and playlists from Lagos to Los Angeles. Fueled by her breakout hit “Water”—a seductive fusion of amapiano, R&B, and pop—Tyla didn’t just enter the global music scene; she reshaped it.
By KAMRAN AHMAD11 days ago in Beat
Grooves That Never Fade: The Essential Bands of 70s Funk, Soul & R&B
I am a crazy music freak. At the peak of my vinyl obsession, I owned somewhere around 15,000 to 20,000 albums and 10,000 to 13,000 singles (45s). That was a mountain of music. Later came CDs, and I ended up with another mountain — around 12,000 to 14,000.
By Rick Henry Christopher 11 days ago in Beat
Richard Smallwood
Introduction In recent months, false rumors have spread online with alarming speed: searches like “gospel singer Richard Smallwood died”, “Richard Smallwood passed away”, and “Richard Smallwood cause of death” have surged—despite having no basis in truth.
By KAMRAN AHMAD11 days ago in Beat
Closing the Year with Music That Matters
As 2025 comes to a close, Indie Q Radio finds itself in a reflective place. The stretch from Christmas through New Year’s has felt like a natural pause—a moment to slow down, listen a little more closely, and appreciate the music and people that made the year what it was. Ending the year with our holiday programming felt right, especially knowing it came from independent artists around the world who shared their own interpretations of the season.
By mysoundMusic11 days ago in Beat
Good News World Music and Partners Awards 2025 Celebrates Faith, Excellence and Global Impact.
The much anticipated Good News World Music and Partners Awards 2025 has come and gone, yet its resonance continues to ripple across continents. From packed halls to digital screens spanning time zones, the evening gathered a worldwide audience united by music, faith and celebration.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.12 days ago in Beat