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Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
Lucero goes literary on 'Among the Ghosts'
By Brian D’Ambrosio On their ninth studio album, rock/alt-country quintet Lucero decided that instead of recording stories, they needed to engage them. "Among the Ghosts" departs from the familiar Memphis style of their earlier arrangements — the blaring bluesy horns and blues-infused riffs — in search of a deeper, more intensely introspective approach rooted in the evocative nature of prose.
By Brian D'Ambrosio about a year ago in Beat
10 Best K-Pop Songs on Spotify for Beginners: Your Gateway to the World of K-Pop
K-Pop (Korean Pop) has taken the world by storm with its addictive beats, stunning visuals, and unmatched choreography. For those new to the genre, diving in can feel overwhelming given its immense variety. To make it easier, we’ve curated a list of 10 K-Pop songs on Spotify that are perfect for beginners. These tracks showcase the diversity, talent, and charm that make K-Pop a global sensation.
By INFO INSIDER about a year ago in Beat
Rise Up Like The Sun
Introduction In my last thoughtpiece, I wanted to use the image from the Albion Band's "Rise Up Like The Sun", a milestone of a folk/folk-rock album, While I was searching for the picture I found a very cheap copy on vinyl (I already have the CD) so I put in an order for that.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
Franz Ferdinand - The Human Fear in Review
Although I said as part of my ABCommunities Challenge (thanks again, John Cox), that I would try and do something a little different for any communities I've written before in a few times, I love this album so wanted to talk about it.
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in Beat
'No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls' Review
If you were around in the early 2000s or a 2000s kid, bands such as Blink-182 and Linkin Park were most likely the ones you might have grown up listening to. One band in particular that hardly gets enough attention these days is Simple Plan. They're a Canadian rock band that was part of my childhood, dating back to middle school. As of 2025, they have released six studio albums, with the most recent one being 2022's Harder Than It Looks, which was their final album featuring bassist David Desrosiers. In this story, I'll be reviewing their debut album and reveal some of my favorite songs.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in Beat
In 78 Everyone Born In 45 will be 33⅓. Content Warning.
The Songs Introduction This is a nine-year-old excavation from Seven Days In With A Few extras thrown in. Chris Morton designed a lot of the artwork for the label and this is my interview with him here.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
