humanity

Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of music professionals, amateurs, inspiring students, celebrities, lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories in the music sphere.

The War Room
Introduction My friend Matthew Fromm just published a story on Vocal that made me think of "The War Room" by Public Service Broadcasting which you can read here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in Beat
☀️ Dreamy Summer Vibes Vol. 1 . AI-Generated.
When the air gets warmer and the days stretch a little longer, there’s an unspoken magic that settles over everything. It’s in the quiet stillness of early morning light, the soft hum of a fan in the background, or the way sunlight dances on your skin during a lazy walk home. Dreamy Summer Vibes Vol. 1, the latest compilation from The Yume Collective, captures that magic in musical form.
By The Yume Collective8 months ago in Beat
The Lost Children of Syria
They had names, dreams, and toys once. Now, they carry stories of loss, courage, and the long road home. From the dusty border camps of Jordan to the crumbling streets of Aleppo, the children of Syria wander through a world that no longer remembers what peace feels like. Once surrounded by school bells and bedtime stories, they now fall asleep to the sounds of explosions, foreign languages, and unanswered questions.
By Nazim Ali9 months ago in Beat
How Mountain Girls Can Love
Introduction While I knew of the events at The Old Coal Yard, I had never been, although friends raved about it. I do like their toilets for all, which means at busy times everyone has to queue!
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 9 months ago in Beat
We Need Music (And Maybe That’s Enough)
Let me tell you something you might have forgotten. Something small. Something invisible, yet louder than the noise in your head.
By Angela David9 months ago in Beat
Sh*t I Could Watch Over and Over and Do # 14
"I'm the last man talking to the first machine. And I don't know which one of us is real." — Unknown Everyone knows already that robots are superior, far superior to mankind: and damn if they don't smell better. Furthermore, robots are going to rise up, like in Karel Čapek's classic 1920 science fiction play R.U.R., and destroy Western civilization quicker than you can say "Great Satan." Furthermore, robot chicks do it better, baby, particularly if they're covered in breathable latex. Can you think of another partner to be with who can, quite literally, turn on "vibrate" mode at the drop of the proverbial switch?
By Tom Baker9 months ago in Beat
Robbie Williams: Manchester Concert.. Content Warning.
I saw Robbie Williams at Co-op live, Manchester on 10/06/2025 I have severe anxiety problems brought on by PTSD, which is because I was a victim of violence in the past.
By Carol Ann Townend9 months ago in Beat
Michael Jackson’s HIStory 30th Anniversary
Michael Jackson’s 1995 double album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, is one of the most impressive album. As a double album, the first disc is known as HIStory Begins, consist of the King of Pop’s fifteen greatest hits. This includes Billie Jeans, The Way You Make Me Feel, Rock With You, Bad, Remember The Time, etc. The second disc is known as HIStory Continues, is the ninth studio album of the singer’s career. Tracks like Scream, They Don’t Care About Us, Stangers in Moscow, You Are Not Alone, Earth Song, and much more makes this album unique at the time. With a multiple genres blending greatly, as well as the features added to the albums identity. This reflects issues like environmental awareness, isolation, greed, and injustice. Several of the album's new songs pertain to the child sexual abuse allegations made against Jackson in 1993 and Jackson's perceived mistreatment by the media. Overall, it’s the most impressive album to be created.
By Bass Man Eddie9 months ago in Beat
The Impossible Favourite.
How does one choose a favourite voice? This was the challenge posed to me by Kendall Defoe, one of the winners of a writing competition I hosted.
By Test9 months ago in Beat
The Bridge Beneath My Voice
Dust rose behind the battered pickup as it rolled into the forgotten corner of Greyhill, a rural town tucked somewhere between Mississippi Pines and God’s blind spot.
By Angela David9 months ago in Beat
Why Self-Love Felt Fake (Until I Stopped Doing It "Right")
**Why Self-Love Feels Fake (And How I Finally Made It Real)** Let’s be real for a second. There was a time when I stood in front of the mirror, looked myself dead in the eyes, and whispered, *“I love you.”*
By Mralex9 months ago in Beat
Ethel Cain’s Gorgeous New Single: A Heart-Wrenching Story of Love and Loss
Ethel Cain has dropped. I repeat, Ethel Cain has dropped a new single. Hayden Anhedönia, known professionally as Ethel Cain, has released music for the first time since her EP Perverts back in January, a fantastic, experimental drone music album that saw her exploring new sounds and themes. Her latest single “Nettles” sees her returning to form a bit as she prepares to release her second studio album Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You in August, which serves as both a follow-up and a prequel to her 2022 record Preacher’s Daughter.
By angela hepworth10 months ago in Beat