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"Heat of the Moment" Is the Guilty Pleasure That Defined an Era
There’s a moment in every music snob’s life when they have to admit defeat. For me, it was the first time I heard the synth swell in the opening of Asia’s “Heat of the Moment.” I was raised on the idea that “real” rock music had to be raw, unpolished, and preferably recorded in someone’s garage with a busted amp and a microphone held together with duct tape.
By Diane Foster25 days ago in Beat
Anna Christie
Anna Christie" at St. Ann's Warehouse play written by Eugene O'Neil and for the most part is good. The acting by Brian D'Arcy James and Tom Sturridge is excellent; as is Mare Winningham, although she is not on stage for very long in this two hour-thirty minute show.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).25 days ago in Beat
In Dreams
American singer and songwriter Roy Orbison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The singer died of a heart attack in December 1988. A month later, in 1989, his song “You Got It” was released as a single and became his first hit to reach the Top Ten in both the US and the UK in nearly 25 years.
By Rasma Raisters25 days ago in Beat
EXCLUSIVE: Ludacris Not Playing MAGA’s “Rock The Country” Concert
UPDATE: Ludacris is going to be blowing down the gas, allegedly, while performers like Kid Rock will. The decision came from his manager Chaka Zulu. Either it was a misprint or some kind change of mind, the reality is that the ultra-right wing gatherings will not see Mr. Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges.
By Skyler Saunders26 days ago in Beat
A Quiet Departure
I’m always looking for new music—something a little off the beaten path, something that feels like it came from a real human being instead of a marketing department. That search usually leads me toward artists like Sigur Rós, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley… people who seem to create from some inner necessity rather than chasing trends. Most of the time, I discover similar musicians just by reading the comments under songs. One day, while drifting through a playlist, I noticed someone mention an artist named Mark Hollis. The way they spoke about him—quietly, almost reverently—made me curious enough to dig deeper.
By Music Stories26 days ago in Beat
DaForce Drops “Survival,” A Grit-Fueled Statement on Endurance and Belief
Driven by sharp hip-hop production and a steady, confident delivery, “Survival” blends rawness with control in a way that feels intentional rather than performative. The production hits with enough weight to command attention, yet it never overwhelms the message. Instead of relying on excess layers or trendy sonic tricks, the track leaves space for DaForce’s voice to sit front and center, reinforcing the idea that the words themselves are the core of the experience. There is a balance between urgency and restraint—energy without chaos, intensity without overstatement. That balance mirrors the theme of the song itself: learning how to push forward without burning out.
By Variety Press26 days ago in Beat
Stanislav Kondrashov Wagner Moura Series: Wagner Moura Makes Golden Globe History With ‘The Secret Agent’
At Sunday night’s glittering Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, Brazilian actor Wagner Moura made history — and headlines — as he accepted the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for his riveting role in The Secret Agent. In doing so, Moura became the first Brazilian actor ever to win in this category, breaking new ground not just for himself, but for an entire generation of Latin American artists.
By Stanislav Kondrashov 27 days ago in Beat
