feature
Featured topics in Beat's musical universe.
30th August, 1965: Highway 61 Revisited' by Bob Dylan Was Released
The seminal folk-rock album and often cited as one of the greatest albums ever recorded, it is this album that holds the most well-known song by Bob Dylan—"Like a Rolling Stone." Since then, he has been shot into the starlight, at the forefront of music everywhere and, has since become known as "The King of Folk Rock" or "The God of Folk", or more simply "The Bard"—taking the honorary title from William Shakespeare.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Beat
Why I Love Reason 10
I have been involved with music for most of my life. I took up piano at age eight and practiced my butt off until my mother purchased my first budget keyboard. It was a tiny Casio VL-1, but you would have thought she’d bought me a Korg Triton. I hammered out every melody I could until she was satisfied of my seriousness. Then I graduated to the MT-68 LOL. Ah, memories.
By Tim Ellerbe II6 years ago in Beat
"Take Me Back to Sleep"—Frankie Beetlestone (Official Video)
Frankie is an upcoming singer/ songwriter, he has a long list of original songs on their way to being released. With a number of music videos for each song and a whole future to come. "Take Me Back to Sleep" is Frankie Beetlestone's first single he has ever released. Frankie has been in the performing arts ever since he was a kid performing in a number of musicals all around the UK. Frankie then became a teen, and with it came all the consequences of being a teen, his inner rebellious attitude started to blossom and it gave him the "rockstar" feel he has when you are around him or even talk to him. Frankie started writing music at a very young age and he doesn't seem to be slowing down at the still youthful age of 18 years old, he composes his own music, he plays both guitar and piano to an extremely high level and can mess around with practically any other instrument, always in a very Frankie manner. His songs are a mix between his inspirations from famous UK artists such as The Beatles or even Oasis, who truly inspire Frankie's attitudes towards the ideas of following orders, and the new Indie music from artists such as Rex Orange County and Mac de Marco. Frankie is one of those people that you know is gonna do well in this industry as soon as you get to exchange a couple of words with him, and it is because of this everyone who meets him will tell you, if this is the first time you've heard about Frankie it definitely won't this won't be the last.
By Jose Velasco6 years ago in Beat
"Nobody Likes You When You're 23": Music That Is Defining This Stage of My Life
From what I've seen, reaching 23-years-old is really a defining point of growing up. My boyfriend on his 23rd, had a bit of a quarter life crisis. I can see within myself that, I too am coming to a turning point in my life. I'm realising that I can either start pushing for what I want, or settle comfortably into a dull and boring life. I'm finally starting to understand what I want, and I'm gaining all the motivation to reach those goals.
By Nicole Lauren Blake6 years ago in Beat
How Is Music Bettering Your Life?
There's a musician that once said, "You could sing a song to 85,000 people and 85,000 people will sing it back to you for 85,000 different reasons." That's always left a mark with me because it's so true. Music can mean so much to so many; it can remind you of the days you spent with friends, the day you get married, your parents, your children, and so much can be felt by the mingling of notes, chords, and melodies. It's really rather amazing when you think about it.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Beat
Rising to the Stars
This small town group out of Texas is starting to shake-up the surrounding states and their major cities. Formed in 2012, this prominent and talented band has started to turn the heads of some bigger names that could send them sky-rocketing into fame. If you're able to ever catch this group performing in, close to, or around your town. You'll have to hurry-out! You need to see them for yourself to see what the rave is all about. They mainly play a big variety of classic rock songs. The only difference is they twist-up some of the songs and add their style. Which, they do very well. They also have their original songs that are coming out soon in their new album. Marked to be released some time within the next year of 2020. If you could hear the crowds go crazy with the cover songs they do? You should hear the crowds just lose it when they kick off an original song.
By Anonymous Dan7 years ago in Beat
June 23, 1980: 'Saved' by Bob Dylan Was Released
Saved (1980) was released on June 23, and turns 39 in 2019. It was initially recorded between the 11th and 15th of February in 1980, and in the space of only four or five days, Bob Dylan managed to create the second album of his gospel era.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Beat
21st June 1985: Lana Del Rey Was Born
Lana Del Rey, formerly Elizabeth Grant, was born on the 21st of June, 1985 in New York City, USA. Raised a Roman Catholic, she was commonly in choirs and various singing activities in the church—obviously, which led to her being respected for her vocal ability.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Beat
Diggy Simmons Artist Analysis
Many people know Diggy Simmons as a son of Rev Run and from their family reality show, “Run’s House.” On the show, he was the typical younger brother. who was also trying to learn about himself and to be comfortable in his individuality. Ten years after the final season of “Run’s House” Diggy is an actor and rapper in his own right, working on BET and gaining his own record deal with Atlantic Records.
By Azaria Brown7 years ago in Beat
