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The Holiday Anthem for Hustlers
Marcel Marculescu isn’t your average rapper — he’s a storyteller for a modern hustle that often flies under the radar in music. While most rap shines a spotlight on clubs, fame, and street cred, Marcel zooms in on a different kind of grind — the daily, digital, entrepreneurial hustle that drives e-commerce and online businesses.
By mysoundMusic21 days ago in Beat
11 Indie Pop Songs That Dazzled the 2000s
After the grunge and nihilism of the 90s, the 2000s brought a wave of hopefulness with an edgy twist. People wanted bright colors, snarky humor and dance-pop anthems, and the music industry responded with catchy indie tunes that made people feel unique without diving too far into the counterculture. If you feel nostalgic for this time, these 11 tracks will take you back to the time when "'Rawr' means 'I love you' in dinosaur" was peak hilarity among junior high students.
By Kaitlin Shanks23 days ago in Beat
Rock The Menorah! 20 Rock Stars Who Are Jewish . Top Story - December 2025.
Judaism has a rich musical history and tradition, so it shouldn't be a surprise that some of the most predominant rock stars in history are Jewish. In Jewish culture, music is used to celebrate, to reflect, and share scripture and prayer.
By Jenika Enoch25 days ago in Beat
10 Emotionally Devastating Songs That You'll Never Forget
Have you ever been on the verge of tears and needed to listen to a sad song to unleash the waterworks? I've had moods like that, but corny, sentimental songs don't do it for me. Instead, I listen to the tracks on this list when I need to release some bottled-up emotions. These songs capture the depths of human grief without being cheesy--and they're also great tracks on top of that, so they deserve a spot on your regular playlists.
By Kaitlin Shanks25 days ago in Beat
Glitter, Rhythm & Cha-Cha Realness
Latina Ballroom doesn’t just make music—you feel her before you even realize you’re dancing. Her sound lives in the sweet spot between pop euphoria, Latin rhythm, and unapologetic camp, where glamour meets humour and every beat invites you to move. Rooted in her Canary Islands heritage and polished on the vibrant U.K. drag and cabaret scene, Latina Ballroom’s artistry is a joyful celebration of identity, rhythm, and theatrical freedom.
By mysoundMusic26 days ago in Beat
10 Songs That Sound Like Winter
Winter songs don't start and end with Christmas jingles. In fact, many bands don't set out to make a "winter song," but they end up writing a track that captures the essence of the season: the delicate snowflakes, crackling fireplaces or dark, ice-covered streets. Whether you're huddling indoors in December or lounging on a beach in June, these tracks will make you feel like you're wandering through a snowy landscape.
By Kaitlin Shanksabout a month ago in Beat
My Unexpected Journey Into the Story of Martha Candela.
I came across a short clip on Instagram of a woman singing on Dominicana’s Got Talent and I stopped scrolling right away. Her voice rose with such conviction that it felt like the room around me went still. The clip only lasted a moment but that moment carried something bright and fierce. I found myself wanting to hear more and to understand the story behind the woman pouring her whole heart into every note. That was my introduction to Martha Candela.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.about a month ago in Beat
The Synesthetic Architect of Alt-Pop
In a landscape crowded with genre mashups and trend-chasing experimentation, Alon Mylo stands out as the rare artist who makes the fusion feel inevitable rather than forced. An alt-pop, hip-hop, and trap singer-songwriter-producer, Mylo constructs songs the way a director builds a film: scenes of sound, emotional close-ups, and wide cinematic sweeps stitched together through a synesthesia-driven connection between color and music. For him, melodies aren’t simply notes — they’re pigments. Beats aren’t just rhythms — they’re textures, shadows, and moving visuals.
By Dena Falken Esqabout a month ago in Beat
Introducing Indie Q Radio—A Fresh Platform Built to Champion Emerging Voices. AI-Generated.
Supporting independent artists has always been at the center of what we do, and that purpose continues to shape every new direction we take. The music world moves fast, and things change constantly—especially for artists trying to build a path on their own. With those changes come new challenges, but also new chances to rethink how we can genuinely help creators get noticed. That’s why we’re excited to share an update that strengthens our focus and opens up a more meaningful way to highlight emerging talent.
By Indie Q Radioabout a month ago in Beat
10 Forgotten Rock Records From the 2000s
Now that we've uncovered the world of obscure 90s albums, it's time to spring forward a decade with near-forgotten 2000s records. These rock, punk and emo bands are available on Spotify, but unlike some of their contemporaries, they haven't experienced a sudden TikTok revival. Let's change that with this list of ten records that quietly influenced the scene.
By Kaitlin Shanksabout a month ago in Beat
