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A Playlist Of Rainbows
Introduction This is a playlist and example piece for my November Challenge that drops this Saturday. It is simply a playlist of songs that contain the word "rainbow" in their titles.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Beat
10 More Obscure 90s Rock Records You Should Know
The first three installments just weren't enough. If you've got a craving for 90s rock, folk and grunge, these records have languished in obscurity for far too long. Get your Spotify playlists ready for ten records that are holding steady with only a handful of monthly listeners.
By Kaitlin Shanks4 months ago in Beat
“To All of You From Merla”
When the air turns crisp and the world begins to shimmer with lights, a new voice rises to capture the feeling of the season. Merla’s latest album, To All of You From Merla, released on October 15, 2025, is a love letter to winter, a gentle embrace of sound that blends nostalgia, tenderness, and peace.
By mysoundMusic4 months ago in Beat
Taylor Swift’s Latest Album: A Song-by-Song Look at Meaning & Themes
When Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, on October 3 2025, she signalled a shift in tone. The album was crafted in Sweden with producers Max Martin and Shellback during the European leg of her Eras Tour. Whereas her prior record (The Tortured Poets Department) was sprawling and reflective, this album embraces a more celebratory, stage-ready “showgirl” persona. The result is 12 tracks that combine lyrical introspection with the gloss of a performer’s life behind and beyond the curtain.
By Umar Faiz4 months ago in Beat
The Obsidian Sky and the Opalite Dawn: A Lyrical Reckoning
The release of The Life of a Showgirl was always destined to be a seismic cultural event. It was the pop titan’s first album written and dropped amid the whirlwind of her record-breaking relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce, a romance that had already dominated headlines for a year. Fans, critics, and casual observers alike waited with bated breath, expecting a modern love letter steeped in dazzling metaphors. What they received was a complex, highly personal, and, ultimately, intensely polarizing work of art that immediately ignited a fierce lyrical controversy centered on racial undertones and undeniable digs at Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole.
By Umar Faiz4 months ago in Beat
Decoding Sabrina Carpenter's Birth Chart: A Cosmic Profile
The Earthy Foundation of a Pop Star Sabrina Carpenter was born on May 11, 1999, placing her Sun in the zodiac sign of Taurus. As an Earth sign, her core personality is built on a need for stability, practicality, and security. This reliable energy provides the foundational discipline for her to manage a long-spanning career in the demanding entertainment industry, starting from a young age.
By Umar Faiz4 months ago in Beat
How to Be Nobody, Loudly
Panoptika One is my debut album — she’s been scouring playlists, breaking the internet, and apparently The Tonight Show is on my tail like it’s in heat. Podcasters won’t stop calling. I can’t even buy soy milk without someone asking for a quote about “my process.”
By Iris Obscura4 months ago in Beat
Trespass
Introduction I know that to many people, Genesis is Phil Collins' backing band, and while he was a great drummer and adequate vocalist, the band was always a lot more than that.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Beat
D'Angelo
In the world of soul and R&B, few names command as much reverence as D'Angelo. The Virginia-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist is a true artist's artist, a figure whose influence far outweighs his relatively small discography. However, this very mystique and his periods away from the spotlight have often led to confusion and concern among fans. Recently, searches like "d'angelo died," "d angelo dead," and "d'angelo 2025" have spiked, causing alarm. It's crucial to set the record straight: The musician D'Angelo is alive.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Beat
Let There Be More Light
Introduction This came about because I saw Pentangle's "Light Flight" on a National Trust Folk compilation album track listing. I then thought of all the songs that have light in their titles, and thought there is definitely a playlist there.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Beat
Niko Is Swaps Audacity for Allure on ‘Queima’- and It Works by NWO Sparrow
Rapid Review of Niko Is "Queima" Song Beats: 10/10 Lyrics: 8/10 Concepts: 6/10 Replay Value: 8/10
By NWO SPARROW5 months ago in Beat
10 More Forgotten 90s Rock Albums for Your Playlists
You didn't think we were done exploring the world of obscure alternative rock, did you? After the first two installments, I ventured back into the depths of Spotify to find more 90s albums that the Internet almost forgot--until now. If you've heard of these records before, I congratulate you on your discerning tastes. Otherwise, get ready to revive your playlists with fresh tracks from defunct bands.
By Kaitlin Shanks5 months ago in Beat