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Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.

A Few of My Favourite Tyneside Bands
Introduction A lot of these bands are no longer with us but all of them were worth seeing when they were performing. A lot are still going as well so all is not lost. A couple such as Bon Jordi, Radge Against The Machine and Benwell Floyd are not included because they are from a decade back and I have not heard of them recently.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
A look back: live lounge at the Angel on the 13th of August
It feels like only the other day I was writing about the showcase at river studios, but it has surprisingly almost been a month since I published that article. Time does fly, but the gigs don't stop. In this article I want to take a look back at the live lounge gig I organised on Friday the 13th of August. Before I do, however, I would very much like to thank all the acts that took part. Some familiar faces as we will later in this article and some new ones. Thanks also to Angel Inn for allowing me to put on this event and supporting it. Finally, thanks to everyone who brought a ticket and came along to the event. You are fabulous and doing a great job in supporting live music.
By Charlie Smith3 years ago in Beat
Song Zuying's lifelong emotional choice without regret
Song Zuying has been nominated for best classical crossover album at the Grammy Awards, becoming the first Chinese to be nominated for this year's Grammy Awards. Many fans are looking forward to seeing Song zuying at the Grammy Awards, which will be held on Saturday morning (Beijing time). However, Song zuying will not attend this award ceremony because of the promotion of her "Kennedy Center Solo Concert" DVD and rehearsals for the Spring Festival Gala. Song Zuying said; Although I can not go to the United States to participate in the Grammy, but I have been very satisfied, this nomination is an affirmation of Chinese folk music. Due to Internet piracy, the release of song Zuying's Solo Concert at the Kennedy Center in the United States has been pushed forward, disrupting Song's work schedule and, more importantly, the annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala. Because the Grammy awards meet the Spring Festival gala last two row time, if Song Zuying goes to the United States during this period, not only will affect the overall work of the Spring Festival Gala program, and will make her body tired, thus will affect its in the Spring Festival Gala program play, so Song Zuying did not hesitate to decide to be absent from the Grammy! Song Zuying said; I have been on the 17th Spring Festival Gala, I have a deep affection for the Spring Festival Gala, I have been used to accompany the audience on the New Year's Eve now! In the face of the world famous Grammy Award ceremony and Chinese people's traditional Spring Festival New Year's Eve, Song Zuying resolutely chose the traditional national ceremony and gave up the exotic luxury Grammy ceremony, this can not be said to be song Zuying in the face of the Chinese nation a rational and regretful emotional choice! Song was very candid about her absence from the Grammys, saying: I had never thought to get this award, so when they told me the nomination of news, I really also very surprise, after all, the grammy awards is very important for everyone to make music, a lot of people want their lifetime in the grammy awards, this may be a lot of musicians dream, of course I is no exception! In the week of February 12th to 15th, the Grammy Awards and the Brit Awards, two of the world's top music events, will be held separately. The 49th Annual Grammy Awards will air live from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, with a replay at 30 p.m. Et. This year's Grammy Awards attracted particular attention from Chinese music fans, including song zuying's nomination for best Classical Crossover album. She became the first to be nominated for a solo album of Chinese vocal artists, this broadcast and TV coverage, will pay close attention to Song Zuying's participation in the Grammy competition, the first time will report the award results, and will broadcast during the Grammy to Song Zuying, Xu Peidong and other musicians interview. In the industry known as "the velvet flower" is the phonographic one hundred included one of the song in the album, a personal solo music conference in America in 2006, song zuying sang this song, after the phonographic one hundred album also collected by the library of congress, so many people guess the phonographic one hundred access to the grammy nominations, It's about Song Zuying's solo concert in the United States. In addition, on February 4th, in Beijing, the great Hall of the People held a grand award ceremony of China's top ten series of talents; Famous singer Song Zuying, famous lyricist Qiao Yu, famous director Gao Xixi and others jointly won the honorary title of "China's Top 10 charismatic Talents" last year, among which Meng Xin, chief director of CCTV's "The Same Song", won the award of "China's Top 10 financial talents" last year. Because of her wide vocal range and sweet voice, Song zuying has held solo concerts in Sydney Opera House, Vienna Golden Hall, Washington Opera House and other places, making traditional Chinese folk songs sing on the stage all over the world. Director gao xixi, because of its stick to realism creation technique, has a reputation for civilian Angle of view and delicate style, which directed by ten years of marriage "in the history of the sky" "take the wrong car" "happiness resembling flower is same" "s of the real" and other TV series won the national television audience's high praise, and won the honorary award. While art master qiao yu's works influenced generations of people's thoughts, as in the 1950 s, he created "my motherland" and other classic songs have a household name, especially after the reform and opening up, his work "the roses in the heart" "miss" classic songs such as "unforgettable tonight, especially with red a group of singers sing through the great river north and south of the motherland, At the same time has become an epoch-making classic representative. Committee of Education, Science, Culture, Health and Sports of the CPPCC National Committee, All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and other units, jointly established by UNESCO and the standing awards! (See the author and art master Qiao Yu's article: Mr. Qiao Yu) Song Zuying recently in the related news media about this Grammy nominated album, Song Zuying face introduction said; This album is not my personal album, IT is a cover of some songs from the movie, many of the singers who sang this movie songs, they sing very good, and I grew up listening to these songs, I like it, so I make this album. My heart to sing may not be all sing so good, some people may feel that the original sing better, but I use my Song Zuying characteristics to perform these works, with Song Zuying understand the movie songs to sing and perform these works! The album, recorded in 2005, features 14 classic songs from the movies that accompanied their release. At the time of recording the album, Song was five months pregnant. As a 39 year old woman, it was not easy for Song to finish the album, and even took a high risk. Before grammy in this western music ceremony, Chinese musicians have been more and more attention, including cellist Yo-yo Ma, famous musician Tan Dun, famous conductor Tang Muhai and other people have been nominated for the Grammy, yo-yo Ma and Tan Dun once held the golden gramophone in hand! Whether Song zuying can win a Grammy award on the eve of this year's Spring Festival is also attracting attention, and many online media in China have launched a comprehensive investigation on this issue. No matter how to look at Song Zuying's choice of national feelings, I think; If Song Zuying went to the Grammy Awards ceremony, it is also on behalf of the Chinese people standing in a foreign land for the glory of the country is understandable, but she finally chose to stay for our Chinese nation to celebrate the night and sing aloud, we have reason and should be praised for her rational choice this time!
By test3 years ago in Beat
One of the Greatest Underrated Album
Over the years there’s been millions and millions of albums created. So many albums that are either mainstream or underground. They would play under a specific genre, or multiple genres. And there’s some albums that pioneer new genres many have never heard from. Which brings focus to this album called THE GHOST~POP TAPES.
By Bass Man Eddie4 years ago in Beat
2 Shadows Share 'Bring The Cold Inside' EP
Vancouver, BC Canada based Metalcore band 2 Shadows have released their debut EP ‘Bring The Cold Inside’ on Rock Shop Records. They are also sharing the video for lead track ‘Boulevard Of Broken Dreams’ that features Ryan Hayes of Righteous Vendetta on guest vocals. The song has been added to key Rock & Metal playlists at Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more.
By RockNRollBuddha4 years ago in Beat
Getting to know musical artist Antonio Zarco
Antonio Zarco is an aspiring vocalist from Monroe Township, NJ. He learned how to sing before he learned how to talk. One can say, he had his first performance when he was 2 years old and sang "Happy Birthday" in both English and Portuguese at his little sister's birthday party. Antonio continued to pursue his interest in music by participating in school choirs all throughout elementary, middle & high school and currently in college. Antonio's accolades include: Member of OAKE National Honor's Choir for 1 year, Member of Central Jersey Music Educators Association (CJMEA) Mixed Chorus for 7 years, Member of New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA) Mixed Chorus for 4 years and Member of NAfME All Eastern Honors Ensemble Mixed Chorus for 1 year.
By Jason James 4 years ago in Beat
Underrated Indies
There are just a few weeks left until 2022, and it has been nothing short of a remarkable year. As someone always on the hunt for new music and rising stars, I have unearthed my fair share of independent artist and musician gems in 2021. In no particular order, here are my top ten independent artists that you need to hear in 2021. Happy Listening!
By Photobombshell4 years ago in Beat
Dutch Brown’s Lyrically Loaded “Deus Per Vicos” LP is Poised to Smash Records
Dutch Brown has released a masterpiece, carefully crafted and poured over, from the title to the intricately laid rap bars in his latest LP, 'Deus Per Vicos.' The title, translating to "God through the villages," explains a lot about Dutch. Dutch Brown's history on the streets, in cipher after cipher, refining his craft day in and day out, eventually caused a buzz in New York without the help of social media. Dutch's talent, lyricism, and gritty energy, were discussed far and wide, and the news about someone spitting heat traveled by word of mouth. I can only expect with this latest project that the good news about 'Deus Per Vicos' will surely go just as far, if not exponentially farther, given the well-laid plans for its release.
By Photobombshell4 years ago in Beat
The You I Desire
I saw you between the glass. The glass that was created, A hopeful tactic to separate my dreams from reality. You sit next to a former lover.
By Olivia Paus 4 years ago in Beat
Tarrytown's Drew Bordeaux Let’s his Musical Impulse/Instinct Lead the Way
Drew Bordeaux of Tarrytown recently released a new CD called Impulse/Instinct, and of course, he’s got the songs cued up on Spotify. However, the Fox Lane graduate is pretty succinct in regards to whether the platform can yield any real returns. “No,” Bordeaux assured, but the multitalented artist has so much going for him that it’s not surprising how easily he rolls with the reality.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Beat
Man Man On Oni Pond (Album Review)
If you go to experimental rock band Man Man's website and scroll down just a bit, you'll see this announcement: "Who We Are: The best, independent band in the world." Them's fightin' words! It's hard to disagree. For sure, the Philadelphia-based multi-instrumental band Man Man is one of the best bands to ever come out of Philly. In all of ever. Did I mention, in ever too?
By Ashley Hans: Philly Music Vocalizer4 years ago in Beat
What to Expect at a STRFKR Show (Concert Review)
One of the best things about seeing live shows is you never know what you're going to get. You might think you have a pretty good grasp on a band's music. You might have listened to all of the their albums innumerous times. Maybe you even have friends who told you the group puts on a great live show. And though your only expectation of going to the gig is to have a good time, you end up getting something completely different. Which is exactly what you'll get if you go to a STRFKR show.
By Ashley Hans: Philly Music Vocalizer4 years ago in Beat