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Silver Linings Playlist: Lionel Richie
Hello, and welcome back to Silver Linings where I find the positives in maligned pop culture. Success can be very fickle for musical acts, and it can also make absolutely no sense. How can any musician be both successful and despised at the same time? It seems very hypocritical to me, but that's the reality for plenty of people. So I decided to take a look at some of the artists that fit that description, and, when I thought about who fit it the most, one name came to mind immediately: Lionel Richie.
By Adam Wallace8 years ago in Beat
Weeknd Concert
We had amazing floor seats at the Weeknd Concert at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. We were in row thirteen in the middle aisle. The buzz was over the crowd and everyone was anxious to hear the vocals. Let me tell you, you would have had to be there to feel the essence of sound like nothing before. No breaks at all. The Weeknd, truly a class act when performing, sang each song back to back to back with minimal pauses in between. It was an unforgettable night with my love who was over the moon about the entire experience. We were floored as to the level of professionalism the Weeknd carried himself with. The songs were masterfully sung that night. I would one hundred percent go to another XO Weeknd concert in a heartbeat. Everyone was into his music and most people knew the words. It didn't matter though, he continued to surprise with each track he came with.
By Fam Music LLC.,8 years ago in Beat
The Clash: Live, Loud & Direct!
A remarkable shot of the "lions of Ladbroke Grove", aka the Clash, by the US photographer and friend of the band, Bob Gruen, taken circa 1978/79. The Clash were almost unique in that one can predict with some confidence where the band were on their glorious timeline just by looking at the clothes they were wearing.
By Rahman the Writer8 years ago in Beat
Outlaw Gets Invite
Jason Isbell doesn’t care about the Country Music Association. He tweeted as much when pestered online back in June as to why he wasn’t appearing at CMA fest: “Sorry guys I won’t be playing any CMA fest gigs. The reason is I did not want to do that.” He cares even less for mainstream country music, going as far as saying this past July in Rolling Stone: “Most of that is just really bad music to me.” That's what made his nomination for CMA album of the year, announced September 4th, a stunner of sorts for independent artists, sending shockwaves down Music Row. Isbell has, on his own terms, become one of the most universally acclaimed songwriters of his generation. Never shy to share his thoughts, he never misses a chance to make it known he has little in common with today’s country music–other than the fact that they both call Nashville home. His album, The Nashville Sound, is one of the years most celebrated for its powerful and progressive lyrics on difficult subjects like gender inequality, mortality, race, and, of course, Trump.
By Joseph J Farley8 years ago in Beat
Listenfam!
Single Lethal Weapon(2017) by EAFAM EaFam debut single is Lit! EaFam is a Musician and Artist representing Hip-hop medium and culture through his every display of versatile tracks. This happens to be his hit single off of his debut EP. The single is titled Lethal Weapon (2017) as he is making every effort to align the thoughts as his weapon of choice instead of firearms or knives which do inflict damage on people yearly in the United States. "Let's put the weapons down and use our minds instead," says EA. A long time hip-hop influencer, he was attracted to the music at a young age and felt his contributions were a must to represent himself in a talented artistic way. He feels it's a part of him.
By Fam Music LLC.,8 years ago in Beat
A Guide to the Outback Musician's Survival Guide
I have always said that a successful piece of writing is one which achieves its aim and justifies the subject matter. Phil Circle’s book The Outback Musician’s Survival Guide is a successful book. The blurb on the back declares that Phil is here to tell us “what it’s really like for 99% of America’s music industry people.” In doing so, he takes us on an adventure through a lot of his own experiences: humorous or painful or a mixture of the two. On the way, he reveals quite a lot of very useful advice for artists of all kinds as well as music-specific insights, guidance and practical instructions. This book will rid you of any illusions you have been fed by the media, that to be in the music industry is to be a stylish millionaire who is constantly followed by cameras and wins glamorous awards every second day. For this reason, it should be standard reading for those, all those who would like to start a career in music or for those who have already tried to make it but are feeling jaded and uninspired. Phil’s delight in music and his deep commitment to the art of making it pour out from every page. It is impossible not to be swept away on his current of passion.
By Sarah Jane8 years ago in Beat
8EEZ Playlist: Air Supply
G'day mates! As much as my buddy Oates and I enjoy writing about the long crop of 1980s new wave rock artists and the darlings of MTV, we like to explore ALL aspects of music from the 1980s, which will indeed include artists that were still held-over from the late 1970s as the dynamic began to shift slowly, but strongly away from disco and punk, and briefly had a renaissance of the kind of music that was the mainstay of pop in the early-70's.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Beat
NJ All Day Baby! Interview with the Armpit of America's Very Own Blunt Prophet
From the grimy depths of industrial New Jersey, comes the voice of a generation. Or at least those noble enough to call Jersey their home. Blunt Prophet is the rapper alter ego of an NJ native who started the moniker shortly after concluding his college tenure. With multiple releases under his belt, Blunt Prophet has worked his way to constructing and releasing his first full-length album, Blunt Prophet vs. New Jersey. I sat down with the Prophet to talk about how he got his career started and discuss his new album.
By Dante Cooper8 years ago in Beat
8EEZ Playlist: Corey Hart
Hello...I believe that's how it's said in Canada too! The spotlight is on a favorite from my buddy, Calvin "Oates" Cherry, who discovered his true identity with this next artist — Montreal, Quebec native Corey Mitchell Hart. Just Corey Hart will do, though.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Beat
Imagine
The song entitled "Imagine" explores the concept of going beyond previous limitations and past experiences. The presence of beliefs that are limited in nature or narrow perspectives are drawn closer to the light. Such a concept is applicable to all areas of life, including relationships, romance, career, education, personal development, finance, and more.
By Geraldine Taylor8 years ago in Beat
