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The music world is characterized by a blend of constants and continuous change; Beat examines the inside of the industry from recording studios to record labels, live performances, music streaming technology and beyond.
What It Takes to Be a K-pop Idol: Background and My Take
When I was 10 years old, in the study at home, on the family's desktop computer, I came across a photo of a person whom I thought was the most beautiful one I had ever seen. This person was none other than Im Yoon-ah of Girls' Generation, which at the time I did not know she was part of.
By moon vixen7 years ago in Beat
The Power of the Apple Music/iTunes Combo
Apple’s plan to shut down iTunes provoked a mixed response on twitter, from users worried about the value of their purchases on the soon to be defunct store, to those nostalgic for the start of the music industry’s digital reign. The news got me thinking about the impact it has had on my music tastes.
By Lauren Cottrell7 years ago in Beat
The Artisan Thieves
During a hiatus, late in 2014, I took a phone call from a dear friend of mine, Jim Dalton, of the Railbenders, Hickman-Dalton Gang, and Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. I met Jim in my Denver years, those of which are for another story, another time. Suffice it to say we became good friends.
By Ryan Boyce7 years ago in Beat
The Famous Grammy Awards- What Goes Into It!
"Per the rules and regulations, this year's Record of the year goes to: Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee." These were the award-winning words from the presenter. The audience was full of excitement and the plaques for the winners were extraordinary. This was the first Grammy Award in May 1959, hosted by Morton Lyon Sahl, a Canadian-born social comedian, actor and satirist. At that time, he was considered the first modern comedian since Will Rogers. Other categories of this program, including album, artists, best song and the best vocal performances of the year, which are actually my personal favorites, have been stylishly rewarded with dignified legends. The latter are some of the most prestigious awards that any artist can win with the Gramophone Award, called the Grammy. One of the most valuable awards is the Record of the Year. It is one of the four most prestigious award categories along with the Best New Artists, Best Songs, and Best Albums of the Year. They are handed out annually by the Academy since 1959.
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Beat
The Ethics of Jamming—The Musician's 7 Deadly Sins
Musicians hold jamming as a sacred art of communication between their colleagues. The most inspiring ideas and fruitful collaborations have been born from within a jam session. But there is a certain code of ethics that musicians need to and should agree to abide by in the jam studio—here are a list of seven types of misbehaviour that are frowned upon:
By Johnnie McArdle7 years ago in Beat
What The F*ck Is Wrong With Country Music?
Guitar, pedal steel guitar, banjo, bass, drums, and piano. All these instruments are associated with one genre–Country. Now, what’s country music nowadays? As far as I’m concerned, it’s nowhere near “country,” it is rather pop–pop with bro-kinda lyrics to be precise, which is quite challenging to consider “country.” The issue of country music not sounding country enough has been around for nearly a decade now. While there are pretty cool genre cross-over records such as Golden Hours by Kacey Musgraves, Hero by Maren Morris, and Folk Hop N’ Roll by Judah and the Lion, there’s a fine line between being respectfully creative, and carelessly bending the genre.
By Luigi K.D.Cruz7 years ago in Beat
Rap Is The New Rock ‘n’ Roll
Kanye West is no stranger to making grandiose, and often shocking, statements, which seem to fire off in all directions at once, and which occasionally seem crafted with the specific purpose of shaking up the status quo, and challenging even his most ardent fans. However, it was perhaps his annunciation that rappers and hip hop stars were, and are ‘the new rock stars,’ which still sends ripples through the music industry today, and which continues to be the subject of plenty of fiery debates on both sides of the musical spectrum.
By Jilian Woods7 years ago in Beat
