Top Stories

Stories in Beat that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.

The Art of Feeling Alive With Medicinal Music
Ecstatic Dance is a movement. It’s where a community of spiritually enlightened individuals come together to express themselves through the art of dance. The therapeutic sounds of Ecstatic Dance have intentions of empowering people from all walks of life to surrender, quiet the mind, and become in tune with their soul connection.
By Susie Pinon4 years ago in Beat
Why Taylor Swifts Short Film "All Too Well" Is A Masterpiece
You waited for it. It's finally here. And admit it...you bawled your eyes out. This is me listening to the extended version of one of my all time favorite Taylor Swift songs for the first time and somehow, as a gift from the universe, there is a short film written and directed by the musical goddess herself to accompany my first listen.
By Lizzy Gabrick4 years ago in Beat
It’s Time to Celebrate: Britney’s Finally Free!
This has been the news that Britney’s fans all over the world have been dying to hear for years. I’ve been following the story well before the Free Britney movement caugh the full attention of mainstream media. Ever since Britney was young, she had been made to work hard for other people. Even those who did not like her music, could not deny her talents and how hard he worked to accomplish what she had achieved.
By Chloe Gilholy4 years ago in Beat
A Hell on Earth
*TRIGGER WARNING: Disturbing images, traumatic content* It's 4:02 a.m., and I can't sleep. I've spent the past seven hours glued to my phone, alternating between TikTok, Twitter, CNN, and Instagram. My social media feeds are all filled with the same content: Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival, where eight people are confirmed to have died and over 300 were injured on Friday evening.
By S. Frazer4 years ago in Beat
The One and Only Rap Album I Ever Made
I’m obsessed with hip-hop. OBSESSED. Which is hardly surprising, when you think about it. I am a skinny, nerdy, white Jewish kid from Johannesburg. Of course I was going to gravitate to the most hardcore gangsta music I could find when I was growing up.
By Jackson Ford4 years ago in Beat
Punk — Album Review
It’s been a while since I’ve indulged in trap music. I’m more attracted to the calming nature of R&B music. But this highly anticipated Young Thug album gained my attention, primarily from the live Tiny Desk Concert provided by NPR. Thug has always been a master at blending and even creating new genres, and this album is no different. You still have the traditional hard rap and trap elements with the introduction to — as the album name alludes to — a rock element (shoutout Travis Barker), and a straying from the norm with some slower, more intimate songs that take advantage of classical string instruments. Despite traversing through several genres, Young Thug still holds tight to his signature sound and creates an enticing listen.
By Josh Herring4 years ago in Beat
The Plight of the Modern Day Boy Band
No, I am not embarrassed for liking Harry Styles. But why do people make me feel as if I should? The Current Problem After the release of Harry Styles’ first album, self-titled, I didn’t give it a good listen. This wasn’t for any particular reason, maybe it was a lack of time...however, I wonder if it was something more. Maybe I inherently thought his super fans hyped it up too much (spoiler: they didn’t). But, after my sister convincingly had me listen to his second album, Fine Line, I was immediately hooked.
By KB4 years ago in Beat
I Will Sing No Requiem
As I write this, I have not seen the West End production nor the film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen. I plan to see the film version, so I will not be commenting on the controversy surrounding the casting or creative decisions until I get a chance to see and review it.
By Ted Ryan4 years ago in Beat
Islandgirl Coping Strategies #1
Reality: Utter stupidity. You’re probably intelligent enough not to be a causative factor, but who knows how many countless times you’ll be a recipient.
By The Dani Writer4 years ago in Beat
You know what's scary? Xenophobia 👻. Third Place in Graveyard Smash Challenge.
HELLO VOCAAAAAL!! *echo* It’s finally Spooky Season and we are not holding back in 2021. If you’re a Vocal editor, you better blast this playlist out loud in the office. You guys deserve a lil dance break. If you’re a reader, clear the room, move your furniture aside and start stretching. And if you’re a writer, well… you should probably get back to writing, I know you’re procrastinating! Okay fine, you can read this first...
By Sapienh4 years ago in Beat
Video Game Remixes to Liven Up Your Halloween Party
Video game music has always held a special place in my heart. I listen to it when I write, when I exercise, when I'm in the shower... there's always a song to fit the mood. So why should Halloween be any different?
By Jade Hadfield4 years ago in Beat
Music for Leaving. Second Place in Graveyard Smash Challenge.
It was a Thursday and I had two days to get this thing done before the weekend while packing to leave home forever, so I was a little rushed.
By Kevin Rolly4 years ago in Beat