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In A Few Years, 15-Year-Old Rappers Will Be The Norm
There's more music readily available to us today than at any point in human history. Rap music specifically has leveraged the internet and gained a larger audience over the years. It’s so much younger in comparison to other genres like rock and jazz, but it is influencing pop culture.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
Oughton Tanera's 'Leave the Marked Path' Album Review
It seems this album is about a conflicting relationship where one person is leaving and the other person is holding on for dear life. It is very inspirational, telling the audience that, despite the ups and down of life, there is always something to hold on to and it will be worth it in the end. A spectacular listen! I hope to hear more music coming soon from Oughton Tanera. I would rate this album 8.5/10!
By Dancia Kendra Susilo8 years ago in Beat
'The Spark' Isn't Enter Shikari's Worst Album
On September 22nd, 2017, Enter Shikari released their most ambitious and personal album ever, The Spark. However, many of the dedicated fans seem to think that The Spark is the end, worst album ever, going to end their career, and I am here to prove those doubters wrong!
By Kyle Stumpo8 years ago in Beat
The Best Logic Songs
Logic is easily one of the most underrated artists in the rap game. Despite having all of the perks — the cult-like following, sold out tours, killer lyricism, two albums that went gold and another that went platinum — it still feels like he’s an underdog.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
Walk the Moon: Beyond "Shut Up and Dance"
At this point, everyone recognizes the guitar riff preceding the familiar lyrics, "Oh, don't you dare look back..." Walk the Moon's "Shut Up and Dance" was released in late 2014 and became a smash hit for the group in the summer of 2015. The tune continues to get heavy play at parties, on the radio, and in people's personal lives. Little do people know, the band has a lot more music listed on its discography, and has been around for a lot longer than one summer. As the band prepares to release its third full studio album, here's what you need to know.
By Erin Goulding8 years ago in Beat
COIN: Your New Favorite Band
Initially formed in 2012, the band Coin (often stylized COIN) has grown to release 2 full albums and several singles. Since the release of their latest LP, the group has been selling out shows in medium-sized venues across America, and even spent some time playing in the UK. Considering the fact that their first real album came out in 2015, the band has experienced fairly rapid success. Where did they come from and where are they going? Here's a fan's perspective on it all.
By Erin Goulding8 years ago in Beat
Interview With Alt Indie Rock Band Plastic Barricades
What is this music about?As Plastic Barricades frontman Dan Kert explains it, so is the existential question that underlies each and every song the band creates. Based in North London, the alternative indie rock band comprises Kert on the guitar, keyboards, and vocals, Daniele Borgato on the bass guitar and Frazer James Webster on the drums.
By Beat Staff8 years ago in Beat
