album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
The Quiet That Follows the Applause
I didn’t cry at the end of Better Call Saul. I cried three days later, while washing dishes. The water was hot, the sponge worn thin, and suddenly—without warning—I saw Kim Wexler’s hands again. Not in the courtroom. Not in the finale. But in that tiny Albuquerque office, adjusting the blinds just so, trying to control one small thing in a world spinning out of her grasp.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Beat
The Song That Brought Him Back
After my mother passed, grief settled into our home like winter fog—thick, gray, and impossible to ignore. He stopped whistling while fixing the sink. Stopped tapping his boot to the oldies station. Even his laugh, once so loud it startled the dogs, vanished into a silence so heavy it filled every room. For two years, he moved through life like a man walking in someone else’s shoes. So when he said, voice barely above a whisper, “Let’s go south for New Year’s,” I didn’t ask why. I just booked the tickets.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Beat
Tyla’s Chart-Topping Rise
Introduction When South African singer Tyla released her self-titled debut album in late 2023, few predicted it would ignite a global movement. But by 2025, her name was everywhere: on Billboard charts, Grammy stages, and playlists from Lagos to Los Angeles. Fueled by her breakout hit “Water”—a seductive fusion of amapiano, R&B, and pop—Tyla didn’t just enter the global music scene; she reshaped it.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Beat
Richard Smallwood
Introduction In recent months, false rumors have spread online with alarming speed: searches like “gospel singer Richard Smallwood died”, “Richard Smallwood passed away”, and “Richard Smallwood cause of death” have surged—despite having no basis in truth.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Beat
Top AI Music Tools for Content Creators in 2026. AI-Generated.
Imagine it’s 2026 you’re editing your latest YouTube video, crafting a podcast intro, or scoring a game trailer. You hit a creative wall, then whisper a prompt like “uplifting synth track with warm bass for sunset vibes” and boom! a full soundtrack appears in seconds. That’s the magic now possible thanks to AI music tools. Welcome to the future of music creation.
By Brian Noah3 months ago in Beat
How to Build a Successful Music Career in the UK in 2026
The British music industry has always punched above its weight globally, but the pathway to success for independent artists has fundamentally changed. Gone are the days when talent scouts at London venues discovered the next big act, or when radio play on BBC Radio 1 guaranteed chart success. In 2026, UK musicians face a landscape where digital presence, strategic planning, and professional presentation matter as much as the music itself.
By Najeeb khan3 months ago in Beat
We Asked Mormons What They Really Think About The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. AI-Generated.
When The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives premiered, it didn’t take long for the show to explode across social media. Clips circulated rapidly, comment sections filled with heated debates, and headlines framed the series as a shocking peek behind the curtain of Mormon life.
By Zahid Hussain4 months ago in Beat
Thirteen Ways To Kill A Poet
Introduction This was getting a few hits on my blog, and I like the title, but I can't remember where I got it from. Incidentally, I was listening to "Selling England By The Pound" today and thought I might write something inspired by it. Then I found this, which has a lot of what I was going to say, so I thought I would share it with a few of the songs from the album, but you already have one.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred - EBA4 months ago in Beat
Why RnB in 2026 Feels More Like a State of Mind Than a Genre
There has been a strange tension around RnB lately. As an artist working inside this space, Hoopper has been noticing it long before it started appearing in headlines or release calendars. It does not announce itself loudly. You notice it in small places. In comment sections that turn reflective instead of argumentative. In forum threads that drift into personal stories. In late night playlists people share without explanation, almost like leaving a note on a table.
By Hugo Valquez4 months ago in Beat
