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It May Feel Bad: The Soundtrack of My Year. Runner-Up in The Soundtrack of Your Year Challenge.
Looking back, 2024 wasn’t the year I’d hoped for. Yet, through the valleys and peaks, music—and the people closest to me—helped me find moments of joy, loss, and resilience.
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in Beat
Erik Knear: A Songwriter Who Speaks from the Heart
Erik Knear is a talented singer-songwriter from California whose music is built on honesty, emotion, and personal reflection. With each track, he invites listeners into his world, sharing his thoughts, feelings, and experiences through his unique brand of storytelling.
By mysoundMusicabout a year ago in Beat
Introducing mysoundMusic: Unsigned Artist Edition podcast
We're excited to announce the launch of a brand-new podcast that we hope will open a whole new world music—mysoundMusic: Unsigned Artist Edition. If you're a fan of fresh, unfiltered talent and want to be one of the first to hear the sounds that are shaping the future of music, this podcast is for you.
By mysoundMusicabout a year ago in Beat
Monet: The Raw Energy of Experimental Post-Punk
If there’s one band that embodies the spirit of creative chaos, it’s Monet, the experimental post-punk quartet from Swansea. Known for their explosive live performances and boundary-pushing sound, Monet is a band that thrives on the unpredictable.
By mysoundMusicabout a year ago in Beat
Top Five Live Covers You Should Watch
Not too much on denigrating the art of the cover, now. Especially, as I've made clear, the live one. It's often high stakes thanks to some inaugural, celebratory, or tribute event in an arena, maybe even in front of the original artist. The live cover, in my opinion, is how an artist truly earns their stripes. Have they made it their own whilst honouring the original? Have they chosen the right track, or indeed been chosen for the event correctly? And ultimately, can they sing someone else's notes and lyrics with new, exciting meaning without changing its DNA?
By Jessica Baileyabout a year ago in Beat
Featured Artist: Eric Lindquist – 'Between the Earth and Sky'
Eric Lindquist’s new album Between the Earth and Sky marks a significant evolution in his sound, capturing the soul of Americana and alt-country with an honesty and depth that only comes from an artist truly in tune with the landscape of his own musical journey. With its blend of stirring ballads and expansive instrumentation, this album feels like an invitation to explore both the vastness of the world and the intimacy of the human experience.
By mysoundMusicabout a year ago in Beat
MU5H: The New Musical Journey of Javier Michiels
MU5H is the latest musical endeavor from Javier Michiels, a talented artist hailing from San Salvador, El Salvador. With a deep-rooted passion for music and a rich history in the industry, Javier is breaking new ground with his solo project, MU5H.
By mysoundMusicabout a year ago in Beat
Liv Hanna Kicks Off the Month with "AGAIN3X"
Soon-to-be superstar Liv Hanna kicks off the month of November with her new release, "AGAIN3X." "AGAIN3X" follows the 21-year-old songstress' penultimate song of the year, "Proud of Yourself." The two records are drastically different sonically. The budding singer-songwriter experiments with a new sound in "AGAIN3X," again showcasing the versatility that she possesses and the one of a kind talent that she is. "AGAIN3X" is a record that masterfully blends Alt-Pop, Hyperpop, Pop-Punk, and Pop Rock.
By Meikhel Philogeneabout a year ago in Beat
