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Why So Many People Think Music Isn’t as Good Anymore
Every generation claims that music “isn’t what it used to be.” Yet in recent years, the criticism has grown louder than ever. Across social media, podcasts, and online forums, listeners regularly argue that modern music feels repetitive, shallow, or manufactured. While there are still incredibly talented artists working today, many fans believe something about the structure of the music industry has changed in ways that make great music harder to find.
By Navigating the Worldabout 13 hours ago in Beat
“I Got Blacker”: Jack Harlow’s Statement We Need to Talk About by NWO Sparrow
Jack Harlow “Got Blacker” and Still Didn’t Leave Hip-Hop Behind by NWO Sparrow Jack Harlow said it himself on the Times Popcast this week: “I got blacker.” He was talking about his new R&B-leaning album Monica, and how he approaches music that’s traditionally rooted in Black culture. I get what he was trying to say, even if the phrasing landed awkwardly. I know he didn’t mean to minimize anyone’s experience or make it sound like he can claim some kind of cultural badge. Still, the words themselves were striking, bold enough to make you pause.
By NWO SPARROW2 days ago in Beat
Hamnet is a swing & mostly a miss
“You are simply mouthing the words”, yells a disgruntled Shakespeare at a struggling performer. But in a way, that’s what Hamnet does a majority of the time.
By Juju2 days ago in Beat
Why So Many Artists Feel Helpless Right Now
For decades, the dream of becoming an artist followed a relatively clear path. Musicians wrote songs, played local shows, and hoped to eventually be discovered by a record label that would invest in developing their talent.
By Navigating the World3 days ago in Beat
What “We Are the World” Was Really Asking of Us
A reflective essay exploring the deeper meaning of “We Are the World,” including its themes of unity, moral responsibility, compassion, and collective humanity.
By Flower InBloom4 days ago in Beat
When the Soundtrack Outlived the Movie: Rick Springfield’s Hard to Hold (1984)
In the early 1980s, Rick Springfield was everywhere. His smash hit Jessie’s Girl dominated radio. His role on General Hospital made him one of television’s most recognizable faces. And the rise of MTV kept his music videos in constant rotation.
By Movies of the 80s4 days ago in Beat
The Break-Up
Introduction The cover image was borrowed from this site It's now 2023, and this is my first post of 2023, and I decided to pick a first album to play this year and chose "London Calling", the Clash's signature album which is full of incredible songs covering many styles complete with the Elvis Presley influenced typography on the cover of the album.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 days ago in Beat
The Memes Of Ruby And The Mystery Cats
I have only met Caroline Wilkinson once, she was performing at the Cluny 2 playing an Iggy Pop song but she is also Ruby of Ruby and the Mystery Cats, a red hot rockabilly rock and roll combo vaguely located around Tyneside.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 days ago in Beat
Which NBA player does GOAT’s Will Harris play like?
When Will Harris — played by Caleb McLaughlin — steps on a Roarball court, the biggest criticism about him is his height. He’s the equivalent of a basketball point guard, which the film describes as a “small”. In fact, Will is the first small to ever be signed to a team in the league, which he receives a fair amount of ridicule for.
By Juju10 days ago in Beat
Ozzfest return
In a previous article i wrote regarding Ozzfest I wrote about how I don't think that Ozzfest should return with Ozzy and quite frankly I still don't. However, I have looked at it from both sides of the aisle as they say and though i stand by my point of view i also see that Ozzfest should carry on and it would be a great way to carry on and honor Ozzy's name and legacy and also still fly the flag for heavy music and metal as it had always done.
By Revista Miko:XCI 10 days ago in Beat
Redemption PSALM
Redemption the action of saving or being saved from; absolution; vindication; the action of regaining possession of something; a retrieval; a reclamation Psalm a sacred song or hymn; a prayer; an anthem
By We the PPUL13 days ago in Beat
Best Punk Rock Albums of the Seventies Part 1
When I go out of this world, my thoughts will be three: 1.) I feel very bad about what was done to the Black people. 2.) Punk rock is, as Kurt Cobain observed, the "total escape from pain." However, it is also the music of survivors.
By Tom Baker15 days ago in Beat