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Every XI's 'Demo Dayz' Album Unleashed
Every XI, the talented musician, has recently released a new album called Demo Dayz, which is now available for streaming on most major music platforms.
mysoundMusicPublished about 7 hours ago in BeatA Prehistoric Playlist
Introduction Vocal has a new challenge "Poemosaurus Rex" a poem about a dinosaur, so I thought I would create a playlist of dinosaur and prehistoric related popular songs most of which are in my collection.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished about 20 hours ago in BeatA Playlist From Heaven
Introduction I think one of the worst parts of the Vocal editor is the autosave just after you start a story that wipes everything you have written so far, but it's something we all live with. I have been playing some magazine compilation CDs while I worked today and one was from "Q" magazine called "Eighties" and it had three covers that mention the word "Heaven" so I thought that could be a good theme for a Vocal playlist.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 5 days ago in BeatPlaylist: Safe hands throwing stones
Jodie Nicholson – Another Frequency One of the most exciting things about following the emergence of young musicians is hearing how their music evolves and matures. Jodie Nicholson, whose new album is out on today and gets a gala launch at the Glasshouse in Gateshead on May 18, is a great example. A talented songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, her debut album, "Golden Hour", was a relatively restrained, largely acoustic effort. Its obvious qualities got a bit lost in the Covid carnage – no chance to put on any gigs in support of the release – and much of what she could do online had to be stripped back to voice and guitar or keyboards.
Andy PottsPublished 5 days ago in BeatPlaylist: part #8
Kathryn Williams and Withered Hand - Weekend A couple of weeks ago I was looking forward to the release of Kathryn Williams and Withered Hand’s collaboration album Willson Williams. And it was worth the wait. To listen to these two sublime voices blending beautifully together, you’d think they’d been making music together for decades rather than recording as a duo for the first time.
Andy PottsPublished 12 days ago in BeatJust A Minute
Introduction As I write this or rather put this together, there are forty-one hours to go before the Vocal "Just A Minute" Challenge, and it got me thinking, what about a playlist of songs that last sixty seconds or less, and there are a lot of good ones that are literally gone in sixty seconds.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 14 days ago in BeatFrankie's Rediscovery: Paulo Nutini- Radio
Ok I'm obsessed again, or should I say RE obsessed?! April has been a cruel mistress writing wise which means my lyric writing and poetry has dwindled somewhat, however do not fear I'm working on something so normal service will resume again soon. In the mean time are you ready for me to introduce you to an awesome tune again?....of course you are! This time in the form of Radio by Paulo Nutini
Frankie MartinelliPublished 15 days ago in BeatAlexa Ray Joel: A Rising Star Carving Her Own Path in Music
In the vast landscape of music, where legacies loom large and comparisons are inevitable, Alexa Ray Joel stands out as a testament to individuality and talent. Born into the illustrious lineage of singer-songwriter Billy Joel and supermodel Christie Brinkley on December 29, 1985, Alexa Ray has been making waves in the music industry, steadily crafting her own unique identity.
Sangita NandiPublished 16 days ago in BeatMy Top Songs of the Week
I thought this would be a fun series to start! I love music—we all do—so why not? Here goes! - 10. The Boy Is Mine by Ariana Grande
angela hepworthPublished 16 days ago in BeatPlaylist: Border crossings
Bubamara – Sheikhs of Mallow I got a happy update this morning, with news that Bubamara has a new album coming out soon. If you’re not familiar, this is the exotic sound of Darlington via the Med. It’s a border-bashing brew of folk traditions from Italy, the Balkans and beyond, and well worth a few minutes of your time. If you’re a fan of the likes of The Ukrainians, Gogol Bordello or even Goran Bregovic, you’ll probably find something to enjoy.
Andy PottsPublished 21 days ago in BeatThe Sopranos - Selling Music
Introduction This is a piece I originally posted in 2011, thirteen years ago. The Sopranos had concluded then and was certainly one of the truly great TV series, alongside The Wire and Breaking Bad.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 24 days ago in BeatTaylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" Fan Review
I met Taylor Swift at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN when I was eleven (maybe freshly twelve?) years old. At this point, Swift had one single on the radio, "Tim McGraw," and she was essentially a nobody. My god how things have changed. I was a fan then and I'm probably considered a superfan now. This is my first impression of her most recent album release, "The Tortured Poets Department."
Lizzy GabrickPublished 25 days ago in Beat