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Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.

Brynja Debuts New Album "Repeat"
Brynja closed out the month of October with her debut album, "Repeat." The thirteen-track album is chock-full of diverse sounds and topics. Brynja showcases her soothing, euphonious singing and her melodic, Lauryn Hill-esque rapping. "Repeat" encapsulates the various genres to a tee: Alternative, Hip-Hop/Rap, Indie, Pop, R&B/Soul, etc. The album has been in the works for four years, and as they say, can't rush greatness. "Repeat" is evident of that as the album is immaculate from the beginning to the end.
By Meikhel Philogene3 years ago in Beat
Street Revolution by Louise Distras
Introduction Today I recieved a Facebook friend request from Louise Distras. I was a little suspricious at first as spammers and the like take names and then send friend requests, then mine your friend list to spam them.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
The Mighty Heroes
I first saw "junk rock" punk rock legends Sloppy Seconds at the corner of Tenth and Bozart St in Indianapolis, in a neighborhood that was bad then and is undoubtedly worse now. That was at a rundown theater from the 1920s called The Emerson. I can't really ascertain if it is still there or not, but it went on and on for decades.
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Beat
Songs my ADHD Has on Repeat: Part II
For those of you who haven’t read part one of this series, I’ll give you the quick recap: To my recent discovery, researchers have found that a side effect of severe ADHD is listening to the same songs repeatedly for a short burst of time. Considering I’ve been doing this since the dawn of the original iPod shuffle, where I could clip that beautiful silver bullet to my belt loop and walk around like an absolute boss, I’ve had ADHD much longer than initially thought.
By Mindfully Wandering3 years ago in Beat
A look back at Charlie Smith + friends live at the arthouse
Hello, it's only me again. You know that man who does gigs sometimes and spends the rest of the time watching old horror movies and eating pizza. Not the most interesting life I can assure you, but we are not here to talk about that today. We have some far more exciting news for you. I want to talk about a Gig I hosted at the arthouse on the 9th of September. Some familiar faces returned to make a lovely night of music. I was for the second time a very unintimidating doorman, but I must self-congratulate myself and say that I am improving. Maybe I have got to hit the gym, but hey at least I am pleasant meet and greater. In this article, we are going to take a look back on the evening and also take a look at a brand new musical partnership that seems to have developed.
By Charlie Smith3 years ago in Beat
Yaniza Unleashes New Single "Paris"
Earlier this year, Yaniza released her third studio album, "New Day." The project was met with a ton of acclaim. Yaniza is now back with a new jam, "Paris." The Acoustic Pop artist switches it up a bit with a more somber, yet soothing sound.
By Meikhel Philogene4 years ago in Beat
Shelly Perel Shares "Don't try" Music Video
Shelly Perel makes her 2022 return with a fun, uplifting record, "Don't try." "Don't try" is the first single from her upcoming debut album, "Patience And Stuff." The track is chock-full of sounds that make it impossible to put the song in one lane: Alternative, Indie Pop, R&B, Neo-Soul, etc. - the song is truly genre-bending. Shelly Perel utilizes her soothing, soulful vocals to create a nostalgic, but fresh sounding jam.
By Meikhel Philogene4 years ago in Beat
Nine Artists I Discovered From Twitter, Facebook, Bandcamp And Other Unexpected Sources
Introduction. These are some amazing artists that I have discovered through social media and as support to other artists. They are all amazing musicians and some I have written about before, often on my blogs.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Beat
A Few of My Favourite Tyneside Bands
Introduction A lot of these bands are no longer with us but all of them were worth seeing when they were performing. A lot are still going as well so all is not lost. A couple such as Bon Jordi, Radge Against The Machine and Benwell Floyd are not included because they are from a decade back and I have not heard of them recently.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Beat
A look back: live lounge at the Angel on the 13th of August
It feels like only the other day I was writing about the showcase at river studios, but it has surprisingly almost been a month since I published that article. Time does fly, but the gigs don't stop. In this article I want to take a look back at the live lounge gig I organised on Friday the 13th of August. Before I do, however, I would very much like to thank all the acts that took part. Some familiar faces as we will later in this article and some new ones. Thanks also to Angel Inn for allowing me to put on this event and supporting it. Finally, thanks to everyone who brought a ticket and came along to the event. You are fabulous and doing a great job in supporting live music.
By Charlie Smith4 years ago in Beat
Song Zuying's lifelong emotional choice without regret
Song Zuying has been nominated for best classical crossover album at the Grammy Awards, becoming the first Chinese to be nominated for this year's Grammy Awards. Many fans are looking forward to seeing Song zuying at the Grammy Awards, which will be held on Saturday morning (Beijing time). However, Song zuying will not attend this award ceremony because of the promotion of her "Kennedy Center Solo Concert" DVD and rehearsals for the Spring Festival Gala. Song Zuying said; Although I can not go to the United States to participate in the Grammy, but I have been very satisfied, this nomination is an affirmation of Chinese folk music. Due to Internet piracy, the release of song Zuying's Solo Concert at the Kennedy Center in the United States has been pushed forward, disrupting Song's work schedule and, more importantly, the annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala. Because the Grammy awards meet the Spring Festival gala last two row time, if Song Zuying goes to the United States during this period, not only will affect the overall work of the Spring Festival Gala program, and will make her body tired, thus will affect its in the Spring Festival Gala program play, so Song Zuying did not hesitate to decide to be absent from the Grammy! Song Zuying said; I have been on the 17th Spring Festival Gala, I have a deep affection for the Spring Festival Gala, I have been used to accompany the audience on the New Year's Eve now! In the face of the world famous Grammy Award ceremony and Chinese people's traditional Spring Festival New Year's Eve, Song Zuying resolutely chose the traditional national ceremony and gave up the exotic luxury Grammy ceremony, this can not be said to be song Zuying in the face of the Chinese nation a rational and regretful emotional choice! Song was very candid about her absence from the Grammys, saying: I had never thought to get this award, so when they told me the nomination of news, I really also very surprise, after all, the grammy awards is very important for everyone to make music, a lot of people want their lifetime in the grammy awards, this may be a lot of musicians dream, of course I is no exception! In the week of February 12th to 15th, the Grammy Awards and the Brit Awards, two of the world's top music events, will be held separately. The 49th Annual Grammy Awards will air live from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, with a replay at 30 p.m. Et. This year's Grammy Awards attracted particular attention from Chinese music fans, including song zuying's nomination for best Classical Crossover album. She became the first to be nominated for a solo album of Chinese vocal artists, this broadcast and TV coverage, will pay close attention to Song Zuying's participation in the Grammy competition, the first time will report the award results, and will broadcast during the Grammy to Song Zuying, Xu Peidong and other musicians interview. In the industry known as "the velvet flower" is the phonographic one hundred included one of the song in the album, a personal solo music conference in America in 2006, song zuying sang this song, after the phonographic one hundred album also collected by the library of congress, so many people guess the phonographic one hundred access to the grammy nominations, It's about Song Zuying's solo concert in the United States. In addition, on February 4th, in Beijing, the great Hall of the People held a grand award ceremony of China's top ten series of talents; Famous singer Song Zuying, famous lyricist Qiao Yu, famous director Gao Xixi and others jointly won the honorary title of "China's Top 10 charismatic Talents" last year, among which Meng Xin, chief director of CCTV's "The Same Song", won the award of "China's Top 10 financial talents" last year. Because of her wide vocal range and sweet voice, Song zuying has held solo concerts in Sydney Opera House, Vienna Golden Hall, Washington Opera House and other places, making traditional Chinese folk songs sing on the stage all over the world. Director gao xixi, because of its stick to realism creation technique, has a reputation for civilian Angle of view and delicate style, which directed by ten years of marriage "in the history of the sky" "take the wrong car" "happiness resembling flower is same" "s of the real" and other TV series won the national television audience's high praise, and won the honorary award. While art master qiao yu's works influenced generations of people's thoughts, as in the 1950 s, he created "my motherland" and other classic songs have a household name, especially after the reform and opening up, his work "the roses in the heart" "miss" classic songs such as "unforgettable tonight, especially with red a group of singers sing through the great river north and south of the motherland, At the same time has become an epoch-making classic representative. Committee of Education, Science, Culture, Health and Sports of the CPPCC National Committee, All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and other units, jointly established by UNESCO and the standing awards! (See the author and art master Qiao Yu's article: Mr. Qiao Yu) Song Zuying recently in the related news media about this Grammy nominated album, Song Zuying face introduction said; This album is not my personal album, IT is a cover of some songs from the movie, many of the singers who sang this movie songs, they sing very good, and I grew up listening to these songs, I like it, so I make this album. My heart to sing may not be all sing so good, some people may feel that the original sing better, but I use my Song Zuying characteristics to perform these works, with Song Zuying understand the movie songs to sing and perform these works! The album, recorded in 2005, features 14 classic songs from the movies that accompanied their release. At the time of recording the album, Song was five months pregnant. As a 39 year old woman, it was not easy for Song to finish the album, and even took a high risk. Before grammy in this western music ceremony, Chinese musicians have been more and more attention, including cellist Yo-yo Ma, famous musician Tan Dun, famous conductor Tang Muhai and other people have been nominated for the Grammy, yo-yo Ma and Tan Dun once held the golden gramophone in hand! Whether Song zuying can win a Grammy award on the eve of this year's Spring Festival is also attracting attention, and many online media in China have launched a comprehensive investigation on this issue. No matter how to look at Song Zuying's choice of national feelings, I think; If Song Zuying went to the Grammy Awards ceremony, it is also on behalf of the Chinese people standing in a foreign land for the glory of the country is understandable, but she finally chose to stay for our Chinese nation to celebrate the night and sing aloud, we have reason and should be praised for her rational choice this time!
By test4 years ago in Beat
One of the Greatest Underrated Album
Over the years there’s been millions and millions of albums created. So many albums that are either mainstream or underground. They would play under a specific genre, or multiple genres. And there’s some albums that pioneer new genres many have never heard from. Which brings focus to this album called THE GHOST~POP TAPES.
By Bass Man Eddie4 years ago in Beat