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Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
Music at the Margins: Why the Church Needs Outsiders to Lead Revival
God Moves at the Edges History makes one truth clear: revival rarely begins at the center of power. It begins at the margins, among those dismissed, overlooked, or rejected by polite society.
By Sunshine Firecracker™7 months ago in Beat
Why 3Quency Is the Next Big Name in Music
By Sandy Lo This summer, Netflix introduced viewers to a wave of musical hopefuls on Building The Band, hosted by Backstreet Boy AJ McLean. The twist? Their bandmates were chosen Love Is Blind-style, in private booths where the only things to go on were vocal talent and vibe-check conversations.
By All’s Fair in Love & Writing7 months ago in Beat
10 Nineties Emo Albums You Should Hear
I'll admit it: I've been a bad emo kid. Like a lot of millennials, I sincerely thought that emo started in the 2000s, when bands like Taking Back Sunday and Aiden appeared on the scene. However, when I did some research, I learned that emo's roots go all the way back to the mid-eighties.
By Kaitlin Shanks7 months ago in Beat
Real McCoy and the Secret Behind “Another Night”
In the mid-1990s, Eurodance was at its peak, and one of the defining acts of the genre was Real McCoy. Their pulsating beats, catchy hooks, and late-night club appeal brought them international stardom. At the center of their success was their most recognizable song, “Another Night”, which climbed charts worldwide and became a cultural touchstone of the decade. Yet behind the track’s glossy music video and radio-friendly polish was a surprising truth: the voice that millions sang along to wasn’t the one audiences were led to believe.
By Edwin Betancourt Jr.7 months ago in Beat
Summer Without a Soundtrack: Why 2025 Feels Like ‘Brain Rot Season’
Every summer has a mood. In some years, it’s defined by a blockbuster movie, a chart-topping anthem, or even a cultural trend that captures the collective imagination. Think of the era of “Hot Girl Summer,” or the way Barbie and Oppenheimer collided to create the “Barbenheimer” trend in 2023. These moments weren’t just fun; they were shared cultural connections that gave summer its flavor.
By Echoes of Life7 months ago in Beat
Real Spotify Growth
In today’s music industry, visibility on platforms like Spotify is everything — but cutting through the noise can feel like a full-time job. That’s where my service comes in. I’m here to save you time, effort, and frustration by removing the guesswork from playlist pitching and helping you build long-term exposure the right way.
By mysoundMusic7 months ago in Beat
Progressively Covered
Introduction I wanted to do a playlist of progressive music that was maybe a littel different, and then remembered that Yes had covered Simon and Garfunkel's "America", and thought what about some unexpected covers of songs by artists that could be classed in the Progressive Universe, and four immediately came to mind.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in Beat
🤡Clowns🤡
Introduction I haven't done much in BEAT for a bit, and despite being a Top Creator in the community, I have not had a Top Story for years, despite getting a lot of reads outside of Vocal, but they don't seem to like my taste in music any more, I am obviously too good for them 🤡.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in Beat
Long Live the true King of Rock n Roll Mr. Ozzy Osbourne!!
To Ozzy Osbourne From Rikki La Rouge IT IS SHOCKING AND SADENING I HOPED THAT OZZY OSBOURNE WOULD LIVE FOREVER. HE WAS IMMORTAL, A GOD AMONGST MEN. OZZY WAS BORN IN BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND AND HE TOOK HIS FINAL BREATH IN THE TOWN OF HIS BIRTH. I LIKE TO POUR A LITTLE OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE I DRINK UP WHEN A STAR WHO MEANS SOMETHING TO ME IN THEIR HONOR AND IT WAS NO DIFFERENT FOR THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS HIMSELF OZZY OSBOURNE! OZZY AND RANDY RHODES ARE UNITED IN ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN. MY HEART 🖤 GOES OUT TO OZZY AND HIS FAMILY, I CANNOT BELIEVE I AM WRITING THIS TRIBUTE TO OZZY HE SHOULD STILL BE HERE.
By Rikki La Rouge 7 months ago in Beat
2007 the year the Osbournes had made Ozzfest free!
A lovely time for me In 2007 Ozzy and Sharon had decided to Ozzfest free and it was fantastic! That was the year that I had gone to Ozzfest it was my once in a lifetime chance to get to see Ozzy in concert. I am glad I could go.
By Rikki La Rouge 7 months ago in Beat
