bands
Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
In Deepest Manchester
The image is taken from Vocalzone Introduction Around 1977 I was in a band called The Bok and we touted our demos to various record companies but the only ones who took any notice were Rabid Records. You can hear the demos below, but this is essentially about the general "Madchester" phenomenon, Factory Records, Tony Wilson, The Hacienda and other probably unrelated stuff.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
From POPLYFE to Grammy Nominated Artist: The Story of Kehlani
Before they were nominated for a Grammy-nominated artist, they were a member of POPLYFE, a teen pop band from Oakland that auditioned and performed on America's Got Talent until the band made it in fourth place and was kicked out of the band leaving them broke and homeless until they made a breakthrough releasing a mixtape that earned her a Grammy nomination.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 years ago in Beat
Eight Miles High: The story of the Byrd's psychedelic masterpiece
The Byrds are one of the most popular and enduring bands in rock and roll history. Although their time in the spotlight lasted for a short period in the mid-1960s, the Byrds are considered by critics as one of the most influential rock acts of their time.
By Hamilton Neill3 years ago in Beat
Telstar - The Mad Genius Of Joe Meek
Joe Meek Introduction Apparently, the first song that I ever liked according to my uncle Trevor was "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, I was three at the time and a picture was taken of me with curly blonde hair but I have not been able to track it down, though my sister Yvonne has all our old photographs which I have scanned, but that one is sadly missing.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
The Groovy Guide to the Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Spectacles!
The Super Bowl halftime show is the most-watched musical event of the year, attracting millions of viewers from all around the world. It's a chance for the biggest stars in music and entertainment to take the stage and showcase their talents, and for fans to let loose and enjoy a much-needed break from the intensity of the football game. So, without further ado, let's take a groovy trip through the top 5 Super Bowl halftime shows of all time.
By James Morris3 years ago in Beat
How to Pitch Your Music To Spotify Playlists in 2023
How to write a Spotify playlist pitch? Writing a pitch that explains why you should be included in a Spotify curated playlist is likely to be the most difficult step in submitting a song for consideration. This advice from Music Business Guru will give you the upper hand.
By mike dacombe3 years ago in Beat
