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7 Good Songs From Awful Bands
So, maybe I was a little too harsh on Alice Cooper. Maybe I was a little too harsh on Green Day. Oh, well. Now, I would like to focus on the opposite side of the spectrum, so on this list I will be taking a look at 7 songs that I personally feel are pretty good, if not great, from bands that, well... aren't. Like the last list I will attempt to avoid deep cuts and primarily focus on songs that were fairly popular. Also, like the last list this is again just my own personal opinion, so don't get your knickers in a twist... or something. A couple of these songs are even some of my favorites ever. Yes, really. So with that in mind, let's begin:
By Matt Knight8 years ago in Beat
Ke$ha's 'Rainbow' Is a Hopeful Comeback After Five Year Hiatus
I'm not sure if I need to say this but Ke$ha started out as a songwriter for other artists, most famously Britney Spears. Her debut as an artist was called "Tik Tok," and featured a comment about brushing your teeth with Jack Daniels. It was a party anthem that instantly became a hit simply because not only was it catchy but it showed the kind of free spirit Ke$ha was, even early on.
By Chelsea DeVries8 years ago in Beat
10 Modern Thrash Bands You Need to Check Out
Thrash metal — the genre of metal that remains perennially entrenched in the 80s in the minds of most metal fans. While there are several bands willing to reinforce that trope (looking at you, Reign of Fury), Thrash is alive and raging hard in 2017 with several bands that can melt your face and hit you hard with the despair that comes with living in 2017. Naming only 10 Thrash bands that go hard in 2017 is criminal, but quality over quantity is needed in a situation such as this. As promised, here are 10 Thrash bands that are worth your time in 2017.
By Dustin Miller8 years ago in Beat
The Gate - Björk. Top Story - September 2017.
The Icelandic songstress is back with a light fluffy persona and a brand new song called The Gate. Her new album Utopia is scheduled to be released in November. Am I excited? You bet I am. Björk is one of the most innovative and artistic singers around and has been fusing the lines of abstract art and music since before I was born.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Beat
7 Terrible Songs by Great Bands
"Nobody's perfect." These immortal words, originally spoken by the legendary Hannah Montana, reign true, even in the cases of the greatest bands to walk the face of the Earth. On this list, I will be taking a look at 7 of what I believe are terrible songs that exist within the catalogs of bands that most, including myself, consider to be great. However, I am going to try to veer away from deep cuts, primarily focusing on songs that did relatively well. Without further ado, let's kick things off with:
By Matt Knight8 years ago in Beat
Luck Be A Lady - Seal
Seal has always been one of my favourite male vocalists. I had the pleasure of seeing him live at The Symphony Hall in Birmingham last year, and I thought he was fantastic. His voice sounded a lot better live than it did in the recording studio and he was full of charisma. I loved how he was talking to the audience and telling them to get involved. It was a wonderful experience and I was truly sad that we had to leave and go back to the hotel after the concert was over. He was a true gentleman and I hope to see him live again soon!
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Beat
Top Music Festivals in Europe
If you are vacationing in Europe or live there, these are the most impressive and popular music festivals in Europe. They each feature a variety of different music so it attracts a wide span of people. These festivals will add some excitement to your life and are a chance to loosen up and go crazy with friends or family. You will have a spectacular perspective of Europe after going to these music festivals.
By Jessica Herring8 years ago in Beat
Top 10 Epic Albums
Albums are very important. They are more than just a collection of songs, they can tell a story through one way or another. It might not be a formulaic story, but it contains teamwork of individuals and are stories of their life as well as a musical journey.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Beat
5 Indie Bands Worth Your Time
Mainstream music has gotten pretty crappy since the early 2000’s. It’s inanely repetitive, and the only thing saving the lyrics is the beat backing them. That isn’t to demean every genre and song in existence, there are some really amazing bands still rocking music that has a deeper meaning with words that you can relate to.
By Allison K. Jones8 years ago in Beat
Music Review: 'Jump' by Cythia Erivo
It’s awards season in Hollywood and with that I am being inundated with potential nominees across the spectrum. As a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association, I have a lot of things to wade through this year and that includes nominees in our original music categories. Today, I received a copy of an original single from the recently released documentary Step. The song is called "Jump" and it was written and produced by music legend Raphael Saddiq and co-written by Taura Stinson and Laura Karpman and sung by Cynthia Erivo.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Beat
Art Bergmann Schools Halifax
Halifax Urban Folk Festival is a boutique festival that celebrates songwriters and the songs they create. At least, that's what the Facebook page says. In truth, it's an event where Mike Campbell gathers the artists he wants to see, and we can go watch too! This works because Mike has good taste, excellent connections, and supportive sponsors. This year, HUFF pulled off a near coup: they got Art Bergmann to the East Coast. Art doesn't tour much anymore, and mostly does shows in Alberta and BC.
By Jeff Rose-Martland8 years ago in Beat
