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Self Esteem
Last night I went to see Self-Esteem (aka) Rebecca Lucy Taylor in concert at the Manchester Academy. I thought about writing a normal review of the gig. You know the kind, where the author writes a little background to the act, talks through some highlights/low points of the performance and then gives a star rating and a pithy epithet to round it all off.
By Rachel Robbins6 months ago in Beat
The Rumor Mill Churns
The Super Bowl Halftime Show is more than just an intermission; it's a global cultural event. Each year, speculation runs rampant about which artist will land the coveted spot. For Super Bowl 2026, one name dominates the conversation: Bad Bunny. The rumor that the Puerto Rican superstar will headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show has set the music and sports worlds ablaze, promising a potential performance for the history books.
By KAMRAN AHMAD6 months ago in Beat
Sam Quealy Drops Electric New Single "Londontown" Ahead of Sophomore Album
Sam Quealy is back, and she's bringing the heat with her latest single "Londontown." The track, which dropped alongside a kinetic music video, gives fans a taste of what's coming on her highly anticipated sophomore album next year.
By Jason Sheffield6 months ago in Beat
Building a Mystery: 15 Female Artists Who Could Play Lilith Fair If It Happened Today
If you managed to keep your Hulu subscription, you might have seen a new music documentary that dropped titled Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery. While most Gen Z aged people don't know about Lilith Fair, people in my age bracket (aka, Millennials) are well aware of not just what Lilith Fair was, but the reputation that followed it.
By Jenika Enoch6 months ago in Beat
Holly H Takes the Toxic Love Playbook and Turns It Intro Pop Gold with "I Should Run"
Holly H has built something most artists only dream about – 17 million followers who actually care what she has to say. But here's what's interesting: instead of coasting on social media fame, she's doing the hard work of proving herself as a musician. Her latest single "I Should Run" doesn't just lean on her existing fanbase; it earns its place on repeat.
By Jason Sheffield6 months ago in Beat
10 Essential 2000s Indie Rock Hits
In my younger years, I spent a lot of time listening to indie and alternative rock stations on Sirius XM. This was during the 2000s indie rock boom, when soft vocals and quirky production ruled the airwaves. Most of these tracks never cracked the top 40, but they were huge in their respective genres--and now, in 2025, these songs have an added layer of nostalgia that makes them ripe for revisiting.
By Kaitlin Shanks6 months ago in Beat
El Pablo 1x Ignites Memphis Music Scene
Memphis, TN – El Pablo 1x is back, and the music world is feeling the energy. Fresh off a feature on Fox and a Midwest tour with Bubba Startz, El Pablo 1x is not just performing—he’s leading a movement. With his roots deep in Memphis, family close, and community at the heart of everything he does, he’s turning every project into a high-voltage experience.
By Independent Indie Artist Radar6 months ago in Beat
Breaking Barriers, Building Legacy: Moet Ro$e is A Rising Force
When it comes to artists who embody energy, passion, and vision, Moet Ro$e is proving herself to be a rising force you can’t ignore. From captivating performances to bold new partnerships, she is blazing her own trail in the music scene—and fans everywhere are taking notice.
By Independent Indie Artist Radar6 months ago in Beat
Unveiling the Enigma: The Hidden Secrets Behind Michael Jackson’s Thriller Phenomenon
Start writing... When Thriller Turned Music Into Mystery When Michael Jackson’s Thriller premiered on December 2, 1983, it didn’t just captivate the world—it shrouded it in mystery. The moonwalk, the iconic red leather jacket, and the unforgettable zombie dance became pop culture landmarks. But behind the spectacle lies a web of secrets, strange coincidences, and unexplained forces that transformed a single album into a phenomenon that still feels alive four decades later.
By Muhammad Riaz6 months ago in Beat
