humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of music professionals, amateurs, inspiring students, celebrities, lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories in the music sphere.
Tuned In
The city is always so lively with the unmistakable sounds it brings. Smack talk for the regular Joe as he sips his coffee, early this morn. Birds chirping along my way as the melody flows through my system as resonating song of Bob Marley plays a tune in my memoriesā bank. āThis is my message to you...ā your suddenly waved down for some change. The change that can possible make a change. Positivity rising as you descend to the station where everything seems to come together.
By Jordan Usher 5 years ago in Beat
My shitty darkwave band shoots a film clip
We shoot behind the bigger shoot of a hardcore punk band in an abandoned flour factory somewhere in the western suburbs of Melbourne. The year is 2016. Their video would go on to receive 15,000 views on YouTube: 477 likes, 3 dislikes, and 4 full pages of comments. Ours would get 125: 5 likes, 2 dislikes, and a friend-of-a-friend to compliment the dancer. They have a camera crew and a proper backline. I have a camcorder and a mobile phone. We have to stop recording the second they begin to play. But it's too late to find another site to shoot, and anyway this one is perfect for my vision. So we have to make it work.
By Maddison Stoff6 years ago in Beat
A Found Soul
Just like discovering a new favorite dessert, to the excitement feeling you get when you watch a new anticipated movie; the feeling of discovering something new brings forth an alluring sensation that captivates one's interest and emotions. This feeling is more craved due to an explosion of different genres of music that has made it's presence known in this modern decade, since the 2010's. From goosebumps sprouting in your skin, to chills crawling down your back; this decade probably has the best music for any occasion, emotion, or for any identity.
By J.X. Leiva6 years ago in Beat
Meet āDNORRIā : One of the music industryās most exciting artists
Let me start by introducing a Music Star. He go by the name āDNORRIā, which happens to be part of his middle name. He and his dad decided on using his middle name during the early part of his music career. He felt it was different and sound pretty dope if you ask me. Lol Why not!?
By Heisenberg6 years ago in Beat
Jacob Handy
My name is Jacob "Hayden" Handy, I was born April 25th, 2001, in Toronto Ontario, Canada. Growing up, my dad was a very hardworking man, but in his free time, he loved playing the bass. He loved music, and just like my father, my mother loved music as well. Occasionally my mother would sing for my twin brother and me as we sat and listened, she taught us to be ourselves even if we seemed goofy since I was a shy kid. Down the line of my childhood, I gradually started to pick up traits from both my parents, and I even started singing a bit at the age of three. I was passionate about singing at a very young age and knew that I wanted to be a performer. I felt this greater passion towards singing when my parents would play Janet Jackson or Sade on the television, the soft angelic female voices appealed more to my ears than any other. I got used to listening to the female singers, thus why I only knew how to sing high notes as opposed to now. Now my voice range has extended, I can do bass and Sapreno parts, but it is currently not documented.
By Jason James 6 years ago in Beat
Behind The Fame
The sky was falling. The air was cold, making the wind feel even colder as it rushed towards Dezminās face, along with the rain drops. The year was 2010, and Dezminās life was about to change forever. He had been trying to make it in the music industry, but it was next to impossible with everybody else doing the same thing. It always seemed like he was wasting his time when trying to get noticed for his talent. He was about to give up. However, today would be the beginning of the end of his life of poverty, struggle and strifeāhe just didnāt know it yet. Heād been on many a journey like this; after performing in some club, or competing in some contest; someone would sometimes claim to be able to help him further his career. It was followed by some meeting, in which the party suggests to Dezmin some type of business proposition. But nothing ever came of any meeting. Theyād always end up lying, or trying to make themselves rich, richer, or all three! This always left Dezmin back where he was, trying to get noticed. At his last show, after he performed a song heād recently written, he got the attention of a man by the name Wesley Adams. Mr. Adams told one of his scouters to meet with Dezmin and discuss business. Why it had to be on this day, only God knows. Dezminās car was in the shop, and he had to catch a bus to the meeting. That would have been enough, but as luck would have it, the meeting place wasnāt even on the bus line! He would have to walk another five miles to the meeting, in the cold rain. He had time to think as he walked, reflecting on his life. Why am I even doing this shit? And five fucking miles, bruh? Damn. What the fuck, man? How did I get here? Five fucking miles, bruh? Fucking bus. Fucking rain! Fucking cold ass rain! Why donāt you just freeze already? Damn. Turn into snow or some shit ācuz man I can handle snow, but this rain-being-cold-as-fuck-and-stabbibing-my-face-shit aināt cool bruh! Damn. And the damn wind. Donāt even get me started on you, nigga. Always blowing and shit. You helpinā the rain, aināt you? Yaāll in cahoots? Damn. Shit.
By Jonathan Mosby6 years ago in Beat
The Power of Music
I'm often told that I have an eclectic taste in music. In fact, I'm told that at least once a week at work since I leave my Spotify account on shuffle in my office. Anyone that comes into my office almost always comments on the music that is playing.
By Liana Hewitt6 years ago in Beat
