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Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
Country Duo Dan + Shay Is Killin' It
2018 has been a busy and successful year for country duo Dan + Shay. They released a self-titled album in June via Warner Bros. Records, appeared on stage nearly 100 times, received many award nominations, and still made time for their families.
By Shaley Speaks7 years ago in Beat
The Downfall of Greta Van Fleet
I previously wrote an article discussing the topic of comparisons between retro-rock icon Greta Van Fleet with the classic gods of rock, Led Zeppelin. I defended Greta Van Fleet, saying that they were gonna find their own individual sound and vibe come their next album and that ultimately they would shape their band into something unique. They released their new record Anthem of the Peaceful Army in October of last year and it’s been laying on me like a corpse ever since. It’s not good. Seriously, it somehow sounds more like Led Zeppelin than their efforts up until that point. The only difference now is that there is no excuse. My only question to myself now is, why did this happen?
By Aaron Kerper7 years ago in Beat
Stop the Nickelback Hate
No one is wrong for not being a super fan of certain genres of music. However, there has been a joke going on for who knows how long, about Nickelback being hated by a lot of people. I might not be a big enough fan to listen to all of their songs, but I do know that the longer this joke carries on, the more likely people will dismiss the songs by them that are actually passionate, tell good stories, or have good messages within them.
By Monique Star7 years ago in Beat
The Girls Are Back in Town!
I sometimes think people forget just how huge the Spice Girls were, and what they achieved. For a 90s teenager, like myself, these girls were incredible. They installed in us that anything is possible, as a woman you could achieve your dreams. They spread their message of Girl Power, and rightly achieved gigantic success all around the world.
By Hayley Dodwell7 years ago in Beat
10 One-Hit Wonder Bands That Are Way More Successful Than You Think
“Remember that one-hit wonder, Devo?” My friend had turned to me and asked that, and I remained incredulous at what I just heard. Devo, the classic 80s band, was one of my staples as a teenager. I loved their wacky pyramid hats, and also had a huge selection of their hits in my music library. For the life of me, I couldn’t understand how anyone would assume they were a one-hit wonder.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Beat
10 Underrated Bands That Should Be More Famous Than They Are. Top Story - December 2018.
I remember first hearing Orgy's "Blue Monday" song for the first time. I was 12 years old and had managed to sneak away in order to listen to some music on the net for the first time. It was a song that really resonated with me, and when I saw the music video, I was blown away.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Beat
Air Supply How the Music Began
An odd name to choose but Air Supply was a soft rock band formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1976. Their line-up has changed many times but two standard members of this group are Graham Russell (acoustic guitar, lead and harmony vocals, songwriter) and Russell Hitchcock (lead and harmony vocals). Despite the fact that at any one time they could be a whole band, a great deal of the time Air Supply sang as a duo.
By Rasma Raisters7 years ago in Beat
The Wolff & Clark Expedition on Tour and Hanging out with Fans
The Wolff & Clark Expedition set out two years ago off a long working relationship between pianist Mike Wolff and drummer Mike Clark. With a debut album that goes with the tour, the adventure has so far laid waste to the country and shook critics to their core. Hopefully, the first of many collaborations, the main components of this exploratory committee took an afternoon respite in Union Square to discuss the success.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Beat
Why Am I Suddenly Obsessed with Bring Me the Horizon
What even is this. This band came out in 2004, and it's currently the bitter end of 2018. In all those years before they never popped up on my radar, and now every personal mix on YouTube includes at least three of their songs. Though that probably has to do with the number of times I've replayed the entire Semipiternal album. I can't really answer my own question sadly enough, but what I do know is that I'm really happy they did pop up on my suggested videos because their songs are a mood.
By Delise Fantome7 years ago in Beat
The 1975 and Their Impact on My Life
With the release of The 1975's third album, A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, I came to realise just how much this band means to me, and how much they have truly shaped my life since I started listening to them. Let me take you on a journey.
By Josephine B7 years ago in Beat
