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Meet Okilly Dokilly: The Ned Flanders Metal Band
Big fan of The Simpsons, specifically Ned Flanders? Big fan of metal? Well, good news, friend, because there's now a Ned Flanders tribute band called "Okilly Dokilly" out there to fill that need. With songs like "They Warned Me" and "Nothing At All" these guys are really going full force with their Ned Flanders theme. When asked to describe their sound, the frontman had this to say:
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Beat
Readers' Review: Toro y Moi - Boo Boo
I've been an avid fan of Toro y Moi, Chaz Bundicks' multi-instrumental project band since 2011's Underneath The Pine , a thoughtful album that felt like the perfect intersection of Funk, R&B, and Electronica. I was interested, but it was really the
By Chuck Knight8 years ago in Beat
Jay Z: From Worst to Best
*Note this is up to date for 2017. Dynasty Roc La Familia is not included* 13) Blueprint 2-82: BP2 is Jay’s effort right after his masterpiece album. The production is solid here. However, Jigga was trying too many different things on here. Some were really effective like “03 Bonnie & Clyde” and others weren't. All in all his bars are not up to his usual standards…It is a double disc….so there’s a lot of filler. Top Tracks: U Don’t Know (Remix), 03’ Bonnie & Clyde, Excuse Me Miss, Hovi Baby, The Watcher 2.
By Matthew Sullivan8 years ago in Beat
Unique Gifts for Music Lovers
Speaking as someone who spent that past 10 years basically eating, sleeping, and breathing music, I can tell you that music lovers are a very unusual bunch. No other group of people will be as discerning when it comes to sound, nor as passionate about it as a music lover.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Beat
A Definitive Ranking of 'Reputation' Tracks
Unless you have been avoiding all forms of media for the past week, you've probably heard a thing or two about chart-topping sensation Taylor Swift. Her newest album, reputation, features 15 songs with a fresh feel and music style that is totally new to the songstress' scene. This album features a lot more electronic beats and edgier lyrics than her previous albums, really showcasing how much the 27-year-old has grown up since her start at just 16 years old. Overall, it's a really, really good album. The lyrics rarely fall short, and the music is the kind that makes you want to dance. The tracks will perform well in concert, and I'm very excited to see what Taylor brings to her upcoming tour.
By Hayley Bonnett8 years ago in Beat
I Won a Radio Contest to Meet Niall Horan—Here's What Happened
If you had told seventh grade me that one day she would be meeting Niall Horan, she never would have believed you. Then if you told her that she would be meeting Niall Horan because she won a radio contest on Twitter, she would have just laughed in your face.
By Kadie McDowell8 years ago in Beat
The Best Duet Albums of the 2010s... So Far
Recently, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill dropped their first duet album: The Rest of Our Life. While many people consider Tim and Faith’s album, the best duet albums of the decade, Beat has some of the best records from this decade.
By Jacob Elyachar8 years ago in Beat
Analysis of Kendrick Lamar's "DNA"
Kendrick Lamar’s song and music video, “DNA”, is intriguing, powerful, and incredibly unique. He started his rap career under the stage name, “K-Dot” in 2004 at the ripe age of 16. He eventually gained a major following and popularity in the year 2010 when he retailed his albums “Overly Dedicated” and “Section.80”. He has had more than a couple top charts and his fame continues to grow today. His most recent and arguably most controversial album, “DAMN”, was released earlier in 2017. He has several tracks confronting the issues that the African American race faces in the world we live in today including police brutality and discrimination in general. The track, “DNA”, is one of them. Kendrick Lamar uses his following to spread the message that African Americans must stay loyal to each other in order to survive in this world we live in. Through the examination of the lyrics in the song during the interrogation and the two main characters, the interrogator and Kendrick Lamar, it will become obvious that “DNA” is not only powerful, but it is simply terrific.
By Katrina Ceceri8 years ago in Beat
Hidden Treasures: Discovering New Gems in Music
Do you ever find yourself getting tired of the same old playlists? Turning your radio on and hearing the same overplayed songs? Would you like to find new music or discover new artists? If so, you have come to the right place. From new artists to veterans of the industry, there is new music to be discovered and loved a little more.
By Christie Ciberey8 years ago in Beat
