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Rewriting the Rules at 41
Alex Mattar is an Indie artist based in Charlotte, North Carolina, quietly proving that reinvention has no expiration date. A self-described bedroom producer with a deep respect for music history, Mattar’s journey into original music didn’t begin in his teens or twenties—it began at 41, driven by curiosity, passion, and the simple question: “How hard could it be to make a song from scratch?” What followed was not just a song, but the start of a deeply personal and disciplined creative evolution.
By mysoundMusic2 days ago in Beat
Singer-Songwriter Tynisha Keli Signs New Deal with Humble Sound Records For Her 3rd Studio Album "The Chronicles of TK: The Phoenix"
Los Angeles, CA — Acclaimed singer-songwriter and platinum-selling recording artist Tynisha Keli has officially signed a new recording deal with Humble Sound Records, marking an exciting new chapter in her celebrated career. The partnership will usher in the release of her highly anticipated third studio album, The Chronicles of TK: The Phoenix, a project that represents rebirth, resilience, and creative freedom for the R&B powerhouse.
By Shay McNaire 5 days ago in Beat
Songs For The Orange One. Content Warning.
Introduction After the thirty-four guilty verdicts for the mendacious misogynist and habitual bankrupt and cheat and thought I put together a short playlist for the occasion, with some notes on the songs and their sources.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 11 days ago in Beat
What People Misunderstand About Dark R&B
When people hear the term dark R&B, there’s usually a reaction before there’s any real listening. I’ve noticed that a lot. The word dark alone already creates distance. It gets linked to ideas of something negative, extreme, sometimes even disturbing. I’ve seen people associate it with things that feel almost theatrical, like it’s supposed to shock or provoke on purpose. That reading misses what’s actually happening.
By Hoopper12 days ago in Beat
Hold On to the Vision: El Pablo 1x Leads with Purpose, Music, and Community
Memphis has always been a city of sound, soul, and fearless originality—and standing firmly in that tradition is El Pablo 1x, the award-winning, nationally touring artist and visionary leader of the Black Sheep Kid movement. More than just a performer, El Pablo 1x is a curator of culture, a builder of platforms, and a relentless advocate for independent artists who dare to move differently.
By Independent Indie Artist Radar18 days ago in Beat
Elijah Blake Is Not Just Performing, He Is Holding Sanctuary by NWO Sparrow
Where hearts go to heal , The Gemini Tour Elijajah Blake's The Gemini Tour feels more like a healing circle than a concert
By NWO SPARROW20 days ago in Beat
10 Vibrant Indie Hits From the 2010s
As an adult in the 2010s, I never thought I'd feel nostalgic for this decade. And yet, when I listen to indie hits from that era, I feel wistful as I think about this cheerful, optimistic time when I'd recently started college, Marvel was about to make movie history with The Avengers, and bright, peppy tunes dominated the radio.
By Kaitlin Shanks21 days ago in Beat
PG Brown Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Debut Album Run a Red
Dallas, TX : 8 Jan 2026 Independent artist PG Brown has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign to support the release of his debut album, Run a Red. The campaign is now live, with time already ticking as listeners and supporters are invited to play a direct role in bringing the project to life.
By Henry Collins25 days ago in Beat
Adrienne Park Is Building the Music She Couldn’t Find
Adrienne Park doesn’t fit neatly into a single creative box—and that’s exactly what makes her work so compelling. She’s a poet, a bestselling author, a lawyer, a longtime IT professional, and an independent musician carving out a space that feels entirely her own. Rather than choosing one lane, Park moves fluidly between disciplines, allowing each part of her background to shape the music she creates today.
By mysoundMusic25 days ago in Beat
5 Famous Songs That Re-entered The Mainstream Decades After Being Released
Even the best songs tend to have a shelf life. They have their moment in the sun before ascending into the annals of history. However, being immortalised is not always the same as being popular.
By Isa Nan29 days ago in Beat
The Quiet That Follows the Applause
I didn’t cry at the end of Better Call Saul. I cried three days later, while washing dishes. The water was hot, the sponge worn thin, and suddenly—without warning—I saw Kim Wexler’s hands again. Not in the courtroom. Not in the finale. But in that tiny Albuquerque office, adjusting the blinds just so, trying to control one small thing in a world spinning out of her grasp.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Beat
The Song That Brought Him Back
After my mother passed, grief settled into our home like winter fog—thick, gray, and impossible to ignore. He stopped whistling while fixing the sink. Stopped tapping his boot to the oldies station. Even his laugh, once so loud it startled the dogs, vanished into a silence so heavy it filled every room. For two years, he moved through life like a man walking in someone else’s shoes. So when he said, voice barely above a whisper, “Let’s go south for New Year’s,” I didn’t ask why. I just booked the tickets.
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Beat