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Review of 'Man on the Run'
My wife and I saw Man on the Run, a nearly 2-hour documentary on Amazon Prime, about Wings, Paul McCartney's group that flew around the world from shortly after The Beatles broke up in early 1970 to shortly after John Lennon was murdered at the end of 1980, making a Beatles reunion forever impossible.
By Paul Levinson17 days ago in Beat
It's 2026. Songs Turning 10 This Year
In 2016, we saw the rise of short form videos and what would lead to the birth of TikTok. We cannot forget the Snapchat filters no matter how cringe worthy some of them might have been. It was also the year in which the hit series Stranger Things debuted.
By Jasmine Aguilar23 days ago in Beat
The Tango Connection
I suppose I've become a writer so I wouldn't bore everyone to death telling them my stories. Reading them is reading. Not the same. There's rhythm. And timing and, most importantly, drama and suspense. Unless you have tremendous magnetism and an undeniable stage presence, there's no way you can engage an audience the way you can by writing your story. That's my opinion.
By Rene Volpi about a month ago in Beat
I've Just Realized
The President doesn't understand music. There. It felt very good to write that; it's some thing I just realized today. Oh , yes; he plays it. He TRUMPets it in rallies and meetings, pumps it across the airwaves when he gathers up our minutes waiting for his late arrival.
By Judey Kalchik about a month ago in Beat
Ludacris and Nelly draw backlash over bookings at MAGA-coded music festival
Ludacris and Nelly headlining a mostly right-wing event is good for them. It’s also great for the genre of hip hop. The two rap veterans have showcased their talents on other stages. Why can’t they perform for mostly MAGA folks and grab that bag?
By Skyler Saunders2 months ago in Beat
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How Music Bridged Faith and Humanity
Throughout human history, music has been more than mere entertainment—it has been a universal language capable of transcending boundaries of culture, language, and even religion. One of the most profound examples of this is the tradition of evening music gatherings, where melodies and rhythms have served as bridges between diverse communities, softening rigid social and religious walls and creating spaces of shared humanity.
By Irshad Abbasi about 4 hours ago in Beat
Scratching Your Soul
I don't know about you, but for me personally there's something about male singers with raspy voices that pull the strings of my soul. I've had lots of favorites over my long years on this planet and finally decided to put together a list of my top 10 contemporary songs by raspy-voiced singers that I enjoy the most.
By Lana V Lynxabout 4 hours ago in Beat
Let’s Live for Today
The American rock band the Grass Roots was at the top between 1965 and 1975. The band was the creation of Lou Adler and the songwriting duo of P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri. During their musical career they had two gold albums and two gold singles and have sold more than 20 million records worldwide. Band member Rob Grill passed away in 2011. Former musicians who have been with the Grass Roots still go on tours and take part in oldies shows all over the world.
By Rasma Raistersabout 5 hours ago in Beat
Experimental Folk Artist Empty Melon Blurs Wakefulness and Memory on Debut Single “Hoping to Find”
Born in Montreal’s DIY scene, Empty Melon, the solo project of Ada Lea bassist and producer Summer Kodama, introduces her debut single “Hoping to Find,” a cinematic, mellow, and emotionally introspective track that drifts between consciousness and dream. Rooted in ambient folk textures and experimental sensibility, the song captures a moment of creative reclamation and quiet self-renewal.
By Chris Adamsabout 5 hours ago in Beat
SCS Cello Ensemble Unveils “Hymne à l’amour”
SCS Cello Ensemble presents “Hymne à l’amour,” a romantic and cinematic live arrangement of Édith Piaf’s timeless classic, reimagined for eight cellos. Recorded live, the performance carries both intimacy and power, offering a familiar melody and new emotional depth through the unified voice of a single instrumental family.
By Chris Adamsabout 5 hours ago in Beat
Eric Reinhart Delivers Sleek, High-Energy Pop on New Single “Chances”
Emerging pop artist Eric Reinhart drops “Chances,” an electric and energetic new single that captures the feeling of standing at the edge of possibility and choosing to leap. Rooted in gratitude and forward momentum, the track reflects on the improbability of simply being here, alive, creating, moving, and refusing to waste that opportunity.
By Chris Adamsabout 5 hours ago in Beat
Scarlett Macfarlane Channels Power and Resilience on Arena-Ready Pop-Rock Single “Immortal”
Scarlett Macfarlane returns with “Immortal,” a powerful and defiant pop-rock single built around themes of resilience, self-worth, and inner strength. Written as an empowering anthem, the song embraces the idea that while life’s challenges may knock us down, something essential within us remains unbreakable.
By Chris Adamsabout 5 hours ago in Beat
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