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Tunes to Get Grooving To - Single Edition
Hi all! This week at Tunes to Get Grooving To, I am bringing you two separate editions! As you can see by the title, this week’s theme is all about Valentine’s Day (which for those of you who have forgotten, it’s THIS FRIDAY!). Now, if you’re single for Valentine’s Day then I know you’ll spend the whole day pretending it’s just another Friday. But today I am giving you 5 awesome tunes that say “F*** YOU!” to Valentine’s Day and they’re all about independence and self-love. Don’t catch yourself crying this Valentine’s Day, catch yourself listening to the best “I Hate Valentine’s Day” playlist ever.
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Beat
To the Beat: January 2020
New year, new beats! We're excited to kick off 2020 with another round of all the songs you loved this month. To the Beat is back with everything from oldies that remind us of how much has changed during this past decade, to some Grammy winners who didn't fail to impress.
By Vocal Curation Team6 years ago in Beat
My Karaoke No-Fly List
I love karaoke. You could say that I am like a duck in water in regards to it. No, not the Asian type karaoke where you rent out a room and croon to close friends and try to decipher the remote iconography that is in a different language, but more of our Western style karaoke where we perform in front of audiences that in a utopia also includes people who aren’t other singers and where there is the KJ running the show. A KJ (karaoke jockey) who provides order to chaos, brings energy and personality to the show, a good sound system, and whenever possible, a large variety of quality backup tracks.
By Jim Gleeson6 years ago in Beat
I went to Camp.
Forward. The following is a album review of Childish Gambino's "Camp" told in the form of story and reaction. Each song from the album is accompanied by a subsequent story or reaction to the experience I personally feel. This should be read for inspiration and entertainment. Lastly, consider listening to the album while you read along for an enhanced experience. Thank you.
By Gregory Fuentes6 years ago in Beat
7 Music Production Tips I Wish I'd Paid More Attention To
Years ago, after I got past the very beginning stage of learning how to produce music, I started to ignore a lot of “basic” advice I would hear when I was looking for ways to get better. I would think something along the lines of, “I already know that, I’m sick of hearing this shit, give me something more advanced”.
By Alex Eynstone6 years ago in Beat
NPR Tiny Desk Concert: A YouTube Channel For Music Discovery
It was about 5 years ago when I discovered a niche YouTube channel by NPR Music. This channel is called NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert where artists from all over the charts come and preform in a literal, tiny desk setting. These performances range from new artists to billboard toppers such as Paramore, Hozier, Tyler the Creator, Taylor Swift and Adele, to just name a few. These artists play a small set of 3-4 songs either acoustically or with a band. The first artist that lead me to Tiny Desk Concert was Matty Healy's performance for The 1975 about 6 years ago. Being a huge The 1975 fan, I discovered this acoustic set through their following and with my natural curiosity, I discovered a treasure chest of gold.
By Christie Ciberey6 years ago in Beat
Tunes to Get Grooving To (Part 11)
Hi all! After last week’s celebratory Christmas edition, it’s only fair that this week we keep in the theme of coming to the end of the year. Last week Spotify released their “Spotify Wrapped” which can show listeners their favourite music of the year, favourite music of the decade, and how much music they’ve listened to. This week I’ll be digging into my own personal music taste and sharing five tunes that I’ve had on repeat this year!
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Beat
To the Beat: November 2019
We’re back! Here's a brand new playlist featuring the songs and artists you loved in November. We’ve got a bit of everything in this edition of To the Beat, from lo-fi indie jams to pop hits and everything in between. This month’s roundup features an impressive array of genres, artists, and styles, so thanks for sharing your unique sound with us! Give the playlist a listen before you start exclusively listening to Christmas music; we promise it’s worth it! Whether you feel like jamming out to an old favorite or you’re in the mood to discover something new, we’ve got you covered.
By Vocal Curation Team6 years ago in Beat
Celebrities If They Were Thanksgiving Side Dishes
It’s that time of the year again. Where we sip pumpkin spice lattes and watch the leaves change colors. Frozen turkeys and pumpkin pies slowly make their way into our grocery stores and our mouths water in anticipation for the big day.
By Alliyah Becerra6 years ago in Beat
Shakira: Once Only a Latino Act, She Is Now a True Staple of Globalization
I first heard Shakira in 1995 while accompanying my mother as she ran some errands. Sitting in the backseat of the car, I took interest in a song which began to play on the radio. The musical style of the song was familiar; similar to the songstress aesthetic of the 90's crafted by artists such as Joan Osborne, Alanis Morissette, and Jewel. However, the voice was not familiar whatsoever. What was more surprising is that she was singing in Spanish.
By Jose Antonio Soto6 years ago in Beat
