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Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
Michael Moorcock: His Collaborations With Hawkwind and The Blue Öyster Cult
Introduction: On Michael Moorcock I first came across Michael Moorcock in the seventies through listening to Hawkwind, and that brought me to the four-book Runestaff set, which then introduced me to so many Multiverse novels and the Celtic Mythology Books of Corum of The Silver Hand, and Elric The Albino Stealer of Souls with his Black Blade, Stormbringer.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about 4 hours ago in Beat
10 Dreamy Pop Tracks for Goddesses
You've probably heard a lot of songs that are fun, catchy and easy to digest. However, when's the last time you heard a track that made you feel like you're having a spiritual experience? What about a song that sounds like a chorus of angels or a mysterious tune that you'd hear in a dream and forget upon awakening? This list has ten of them, and you're about to explore the depths of darkwave, goth music and dreamy pop with these groups that brought mystery and intrigue to the 90s and early 2000s.
By Kaitlin Shanksabout 14 hours ago in Beat
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 3 days 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 Lynx3 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 8 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 9 days ago in Beat
The Texas Jerusalem Crossroads
In 2001 Lift To Experience released their debut album “The Texas Jerusalem Crossroads”. It’s playing as I write this. I read a review of the album in some magazine. It was album of the week or month but was filled with superlatives about the album.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 10 days ago in Beat
Songs Of Moonlight
Introduction This was inspired because the moon lit up the bedroom in the Alnwick apartment. My photographs are not very good, but you can get the idea. I am a bit scared of the dark, so it was nice to be able to see my way around the room when it was dark.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 12 days ago in Beat
Bennie Cloud: Blending Love, Rap, and Modern Hip Hop Energy
In today’s digital music landscape, independent artists are redefining how audiences experience music. Streaming platforms and social media have created opportunities for talented musicians to build their own audiences without relying solely on traditional industry systems. One emerging voice contributing to this movement is Bennie Cloud, an artist whose sound blends Rap, R&B, Hip Hop, and emotional storytelling into a style that reflects both modern culture and personal expression.
By charliesamuel13 days ago in Beat
