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My Horse Is My Car
It’s tempting, with a subtitle like that, to build a strained analogy between Spanish roads and the music of Joanna Newsom. But there would be no justice in the attempt. Spanish motorways are invariably straight, in places poorly maintained, with lumps and unkempt stretches that make the car rock disturbingly. None of these words and phrases could be used to describe her music. Progress might be made using the word through, simply because, as a necessity, Spanish roads traverse a landscape that inspires awe; mountains, rolling plains, flat plains, river gorges and expansive reservoirs. But even that is pushing it. Here’s a better analogy.
By Simon Ward8 years ago in Beat
The Last Return of the King
The year was 1973. Elvis’ censored movements on the Ed Sullivan show were now a thing of the past. He was no longer stuck under contract to continue making what he considered to be “dumb ass flicks.” The small room-like stage of the 1968 Comeback Special was now dismantled and gone. Documentaries following Elvis on tour and in Las Vegas were now just the icing on a tremendous cake.
By E.F. Landeros8 years ago in Beat
Interview with Freddy Spera of Crejuvent, the One-Man Extreme Metal Band
Federico ‘Freddy’ Spera, of the one-man band Crejuvent, applies his idiosyncratic style to everything he touches; his distinctive, humorous and carefree disposition is obvious from the outset, both inside and outside of the music he makes. To say the least, Spera is not exactly what somebody might expect from a founder of an extreme death metal band. He started playing the bass when he was a teenager, and his early interest and persistence with the instrument made him a certified expert.
By Beat Staff8 years ago in Beat
Music Breakdown One
Born in 1995, the type of music I know is from the 2000s. Most of the bands that I mention during this music series are bands that I have on my iPod. Primarily, it'll be a breakdown of song lyrics and possible meanings of the song and, as I turn another age, this is more for me than it is for anyone else. Without further ado, as I sit here typing at one thirty seven am on November first with the hopes that someone will read the ramblings of a crazy woman, the first band I would like to introduce is The Academy Is.
By Faith Young8 years ago in Beat
The Genius That Is Bruno Mars
I'm going to start off by saying I am a Bruno Mars SUPERFAN. I received free tickets to his 24K Magic Tour from Spotify (shout out to Spotify) because I literally listen to him everyday. It's just a part of my routine now to put on 24K Magic and jam.
By Anelise Tatum8 years ago in Beat
Best Musician Memoirs Every Fan Must Read
Fans of music always want to know more about the rock and roll lifestyle, or what the music scene was truly like at that time. There is no better conduit than some of best memoirs from some of the most respected artists in history.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Beat
What to Know About Burning Man
Before packing your bags full of candy beads and silly neon get-ups for one of those all-too familiar best music festivals, which tend to be packed with overzealous and immature raver types, know what you're getting yourself into. There's the same Lollapalooza concert every year, plus Tomorrowland that all your friends rave about (no pun intended), or the local warehouse party that's sure to leave a dark splotch in your memory, but before making a single decision, you may want to check this out first...
By Salvador Lorenz8 years ago in Beat
What Is PLUR?
As an OG in the rave scene, I can tell you that EDM culture and rave culture has definitely evolved a lot over the years. I initially joined the rave scene in the mid-2000s, and many of my closer friends in that scene were the people who held underground raves in the 90s.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Beat
5 Facts for Those in Love with Adam Levine
As Adam Levine continues to make more music with his band, Maroon 5, and as a judge on NBC's The Voice, his popularity seems to continuously grow. With Grammy Award winning music, a great sense of humor and stunningly good looks its hard not to love this man. Here are some facts that you may not know about the gifted singer, songwriter and actor.
By Christina B8 years ago in Beat
21 Savage, Offset, & Metro Boomin — 'Without Warning'
Without any promotion, Without Warning speaks for itself. There have bee numerous full length collaborations in recent years. Some of which include Gucci Mane and Lil Uzi Vert's 1017 vs. The World, Future and Young Thug's Super Slimey, and there's even anticipation for a Quavo and Travis Scott mixtape.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
