Spotify can be a fickle beast . Back in high school, I was stuck with the free version of Spotify. Although free, it almost felt like a prison. Who amongst us wants an incredible spree of music interrupted by some of the most obnoxious and obnoxiously loud advertisements possible? Though I made the jump to the premium plan once presented with the perk-filled student plan in college, I understand the plight of anyone using the free version of Spotify. There are so many options for music streamin…

There’s a lot to laugh about when it comes to music. Whether you’re a band nerd, hobbyist, producer, metalhead, or whatever else , it doesn’t matter. If you know anything about music, you can find some humor in making fun of it. Now, I'm no expert on music. But it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to become familiar with the basics. I grew up playing alto sax and I’ve played bass for a few bands. Casual stuff. If there’s anything I’ve learned, band kids are ostracized for a reason, and people who…

Everyone likes music, right? I am known to roll my eyes at people who list “music” as one of their interests. All I can think when someone says music is their favorite thing is, “yeah bro, everyone likes music.” However, some people like music a lot more than others. I'm talking about the CD-heads working their way through 1001 Albums You Must Listen To Before You Die . I'm referring to the people who were not only first chair in their high school band but also the first chair in their college…

The New York City subway may seem like a luxurious convenience to residents of cities with a lack of public transportation, but the convenience is nearly outweighed by the unpleasantries that come with it. There are constant signal malfunctions and delays that make a person perpetually late to their destination. Then there are the rats that seem to run the tunnels and the strange rivers of dirty water that seem to be perpetually flowing down the G line. I'd be remiss not to mention the scent of…

They can't keep getting away with this!

It's not just a phase, Mom

Harmonious

Blink-182 is back, and they've got a lot of news. They are going on a massive world tour over the next year, they're releasing new music soon, and Tom is back in the band. After 30 years, the kings of pop punk are still going at it. I might not have been a teen during the golden age of Blink-182, but their music definitely helped to fuel my teen angst to new heights. I didn't know what an enema was a the time, but it sure wasn't going to stop me. I even dabbled in some of their music that was r…

When you really think about it, it's kind of strange how people obsess over celebrities, whether they're award-winning actor heart throbs, or popular musicians. It's easy to forget that they are humans, just like us. And humans are weird. Like, really weird. So it shouldn't be too much of a surprise that meeting the star of a Marvel movie might be less than explosive,. And it shouldn't be shocking that maybe that energetic musician you like is actually kind of quiet when chilling in the real wo…

If you're a spirits connoisseur then this might p*ss you off… lol

They're improvisational

Social media may have its perks (staying in touch with friends, stalking exes ), but it can also be incredibly poisonous. Unfortunately, it's become nearly impossible to live a socials-free life, especially if you work in media or are a public figure, such as a musician or an actor. Agents and managers urge their clients to be “present” on apps like Instagram, TikTok, and (less-so) Twitter. But that just leads to being less present in the real world. If your job involves hours of practice, rehe…

They are trying

They may be professionals, but even professionals have a little trouble hitting the right keys after a few drinks in them.

He learns to play the instruments, sings all the vocal ranges, and then adds some killer beats that turns these ancient pieces into top 40 instant hits.

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