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The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce): Eminem's Dance With His Shadow
"You're not f---ing Taylor Swift. You had one era that mattered, mine. Everything that people think of when they think of Eminem is f---ing yours truly. From the blond hair, to the middle finger, to the f---ing jokes, all of it — me."
By Art-Peeter Roosveabout a year ago in Beat
PJ Harvey and Netflix's Shameless: A lyrical analysis and intertextuality
Around Fall of 2023, I started listening to PJ Harvey for the first time in my life, and at the same time, my mom started watching Shameless on Netflix. It's not the type of show I usually watch, but I couldn't help myself from sticking around the couch and finding out whether Fiona got to keep Liam from Monica in Season 1.
By Freya Javierabout a year ago in Beat
Surprise! Cardi B Reveals She’s Pregnant with Third Child
Cardi B is back with some big news, and this time, it's all about family! The rapper took to Instagram on August 1st to reveal that she’s expecting her third child, and as usual, she did it with style. Draped in a silky, luxurious red gown and matching fur coat, Cardi cradled her baby bump in a pair of stunning photos, radiating happiness and confidence, that instantly set the internet on fire.
By Khushboo Malhotraabout a year ago in Beat
Revamping My Teenage Record Collection
Introduction I was born in 1957 and as a teenager built up a vinyl and cassette collection. I knew that I had to move to CD when my daughter Juliet showed me what she could to a vinyl record with the player needle, though not a dangerous as what Kirsty did with metal magazine separators and a mains plug.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
The Record Shop ritual. Top Story - August 2024.
From The Smiths to WH Smiths, that was the ritual. Almost every Saturday, more often in the holidays. Shuffling from shop to shop, flicking through the racks. What’s new and exciting? What’s old but influential? What did I read about this one?
By Andy Pottsabout a year ago in Beat
Benefits Of The Availability Of Digital Music
Introduction This has been partly influenced by Julian Cope's "Copendium" that I am reading at the moment and it is introducing me to a lot of music that I was unaware of, having said that I completely missed AC/DC although I sang several of their songs when I played with Spoon and The Abominable Showmen. You can see me here much fatter singing "Wuthering Heights" (Kate Bush) and Highway To Hell (AC/DC)
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
It's 3 in the Morning and I Miss One Direction
Why, why, WHY must this happen? You're laying in bed, relaxing after a long day, and BAM "No, Jimmy Protested" randomly inhabits your brain and you're suddenly back to watching every One Direction video diary, which leads you to watching all their fetus moments, which then leads you to the frat era, which then leads you to "Does the little one with the cheekbones know that the Prince is in love with him?" which leads you to 2015 long haired Harry vibes, and then suddenly you're crying over the hiatus like it didn't happen almost 10 years ago? Do you get what I mean? Don't act like you're too good and this has never happened to you because if that's the case, then the memes I'm about to share with you are about to give you the same heart-wrenching pain that I am feeling at this moment.
By hannah irelanabout a year ago in Beat
"Faith in the Future" lyrics that made me the proud mom I am today
Louis William Tomlinson has been the cause of a lot of emotional healing lately. Me? I was always a Harry girl myself. However, 2022 brought me one of the most immaculate albums I have heard in recent time, and now, I am unapologetically a Louis girl for life. (Eh em, I eat carrots, Lou.)
By hannah irelanabout a year ago in Beat
A Night with Counting Crows: An Unforgettable Experience at Midway Lawn
As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of pink and orange, the anticipation among the crowd at Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, VT, was palpable. It was July 16, 2024, a Sunday evening, and the iconic Counting Crows were set to take the stage at 8:00 pm. The buzz in the air was electric, and I felt a wave of excitement wash over me as I made my way through the throngs of fans, all eagerly awaiting a night of unforgettable music.
By Henry Joseph2 years ago in Beat
The Fisherman's Legacy: A Tale of Patience and Perseverance". Content Warning. AI-Generated.
In a quaint coastal village nestled on the edge of the Atlantic, the life of the community revolved around the rhythm of the tides. The villagers, whose existence was intimately intertwined with the sea, held an unspoken respect for the deep blue waters that both provided and took away. Among them lived a humble fisherman named Thomas, whose story would become the stuff of legend.
By SANJIB MUNDA2 years ago in Beat
Embracing the Night: My Journey through Amtrac's Electrifying Concert
On a balmy Friday evening in July 2024, I found myself eagerly anticipating a night that would soon become etched into my memory—a live concert featuring Amtrac at Holocene, nestled in the heart of Portland, OR. With tickets secured through GrabTicketsNow, I was ready to immerse myself in an evening of electronic music that promised to be nothing short of magical.
By Henry Joseph2 years ago in Beat
