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Modern, popular, and iconic pop culture moments in music. From current events, to trending topics and more.

Percussion Instruments
Percussion instruments are a family of musical instruments that produce sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped. They are one of the oldest and most universal forms of musical expression, used in a wide variety of musical styles from classical and jazz to rock and pop. In this article, we will discuss the different types of percussion instruments and their characteristics.
By Gokila3 years ago in Beat
Conscious vs Commercial Rap
By Brian Salkowski "Rap is the rock 'n' roll of the day. Rock 'n' roll was about attitude, rebellion, a big beat, sex and, sometimes, social comment. If that's what you're looking for now, you're going to find it here."
By Brian 3 years ago in Beat
Social Media Isn't That Social
By Brian Salkowski The role of a early aged millennial was quite simple looking back at it now. The social norms of today would blush in guilt at the social norms of yesterday. It was roller skating and malls. Corners and stoops. Movie theaters and a time to meet a friend or date. Then suddenly things began to get technical for lack of a better word. While the president of the United States was having his own meetings in his oval office with a young intern, the internet was born. After all, if it wasn't for the internet, The Drudge report would not have materialized and Bill Clinton wouldn't of been the target of Ken Star. In 2001, just as a young Mark Zuckerberg was probably entering college, America paused. On September 11, 2001 terrorists hijacked planes and flew them into the twin towers & the Pentagon. Over 3,000 people were killed. Everything was about unity then. America banded together under the leadership of an incoming Republican president. It was the millennials Pearl Harbor moment. Everyone knew where they were and what they were doing when those horrific events took place. There was even, for a week or two, no MTV no VH1 it was wall to wall coverage of the attack on our homeland. Aside from a few college sociology professors, no one would notice a looming shift in the culture. A shift that seemed to be so fitting for the everyday millennial.
By Brian 3 years ago in Beat
Taylor Swift's New Selling Strategy
Taylor Swift's second surprise album of 2020, December's evermore, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Its lead single, "Willow" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, making Swift the only artist in history to attain a number one album and song debut at the same time twice. (The first time was for "Cardigan" and folklore in July 2020.) However, as far as album sales, it doesn't take much to dominate the charts in the streaming era. Swift has been a selling giant for her entire career. But does evermore point to the end of her reign, and the final acquiescence of the economic power of the album to streaming?
By Matt Dwyer3 years ago in Beat
Multi-Hyphenate Actor, Recording Artist, and Filmmaker Amir Royale Drops Seductive Single “Pruane” (feat. Lulu Kirtchuk and Devereaux)
From Amir Royale I’ve tasted toxicity. I’ve lusted after romance in a way that may have been unhealthy for a couple of years. I’ve misunderstood cues during intimacy before but have also had partners not reciprocate my passion or attention to detail. “Pruane” is about being in that center space between ‘DTF buddies’ and ‘soulmates.’ That unspoken sense of attachment intertwined with the minutiae of apathy. Somewhere smack in the middle of possessive and protective, sexual and sensual, in-love and out of it. We search for the love we think we deserve – and the people that are right for us; we often overlook or undervalue them. Maybe one day I’ll finally start getting all this stuff right. ‘Til then, I’m content sitting still. Walk good, take care. 🌺❤️‍🩹🌺
By StageScene Magazine3 years ago in Beat
How to Switch Amazon Music Playlists to Spotify
Article Source: bit.ly/3IYStOJ Directory Part 1: Changes in the Updated Amazon Music Prime Part 2: Comparison of Amazon Music and Spotify
By Alexis Kayeo3 years ago in Beat
Five Reverb Recommendations For You
For the last couple of years, there’s been a new experience to music by getting the chance to listen to your favorite song for the first time with a different edit. If you were to go on the internet and type in a favorite song of yours, there is no doubt you'll find that song has been re-edited to be reverbed with a slowed audio.
By Samantha Parrish3 years ago in Beat
A Thousand Years Of Popular Music
Introduction. This is lifted from Wikipedia as it says exactly what I need to say and the full article is linked below it.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
MUSIC and CULTURE
Music has always been an important part of culture since it helps define what kind of culture a group has, what values are emphasized in this culture, and how it is viewed by other cultures
By princy vijay3 years ago in Beat
On the Birthday of Johnny Cash
"God has his hand on you."--Carrie Cloveree Cash The image of Johnny Cash is as indelible as that of Elvis Presley or James Dean, Marilyn, or Judy Garland--an American Icon, an original from a country that once was known for birthing the cultural milestones that would rock the rest of the world. I'm no expert on the man's life; I know that his father laughed sardonically when someone quipped "John's going places," laughed, and replied. 'Yeah, he's going right back into those cotton fields."
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Beat
Grammy Awards
Music lovers worldwide know the Grammy Awards as the most prestigious music awards ceremony, honouring the best artists, albums, and songs in the music industry. Since its inception in 1959, the Grammy Awards have been the benchmark of excellence for musicians, producers, and recording engineers. Winning a Grammy is a career-defining moment for artists and a testament to their musical excellence.
By Harshit Verma3 years ago in Beat
The portrayal of love in modern pop music
Pop music is an important part of modern culture and has a long history of expressing love. From ballads to upbeat love songs, artists have long used music to convey their feelings of love and romance. Modern pop music has a wide variety of genres and styles, and this variety has created a rich landscape of love songs. This article will explore the various ways that modern pop music portrays love, from romantic ballads to hip-hop love songs.
By Shubhangi Gupta3 years ago in Beat