2Cellos "Let There Be Cello!"

2CELLOS- 

the wait is over for this duos up-coming album entitled; "Let There Be Cello." The album is available on October 19th via Sony Music Masterworks. Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser are the two fiery men that make-up the 2CELLOS. They have had a very successful global tour and album releases such as there last in 2017; Score (tour with the same name). 2CELLOS when it comes to breathing new life into classical music have successfully done it from their initial album to current. They know how to keep it fresh along with relevant where fans are a spectrum of ages to the young millennials to baby boomers. 

2CELLOS does not disappoint with this fifth studio album. The track listing is dynamic and fans will surely (like myself) will be satisfied once again.  Another recent announcement is the duo is touring yet again in 2019 in support of the new album. Check-out the below list for all US dates. If you are a fan go to a concert of theirs and you will be like me; hooked! I have seen them both times when coming to my city. They are truly high energy and never disappoint. 

TRACK-LIST:

1. Concept2
2. Eye of the Tiger
3. Pirates of the Caribbean
4. Cadenza
5. Hallelujah
6. Perfect
7. Vivaldi Storm
8. Whole Lotta Love
9. Seven Nation Army
10. Asturias Meets Carmen
11. Despacito
12. The Show Must Go On
13. Imagine

Tour Dates:
February 5 - Seattle, WA (Showare Center)
February 6 - Portland, OR (Moda Center)
February 8 - Los Angeles, CA (Shrine Auditorium)
February 9 - San Jose, CA (SAP Center)
February 10 - San Diego, CA (Valley View Arena)
February 11 - Phoenix, AZ (Comerica Theatre)
February 13 - Salt Lake City, UT (Vivant Smart Home Arena)
February 14 - Denver, CO (Pepsi Center)
February 16 - Irving, TX (Music Factory)
February 17 - Houston, TX (Smart Financial Center)
February 19 - Kansas City, MO (Spring Center)
February 20 - Minneapolis, MN (Target Center)
February 21 - St. Louis, MO (Chaifetz Arena)
February 23 - Detroit, MI (Fox Theatre)
February 24 - Milwaukee, WI (Wisconsin Entertainment & Sports Center)
March 26 - Chicago, IL (United Center)
March 27 - Cleveland, OH (Quicken Loans Arena)
March 29 - Hershey, PA (Giant Arena)
March 30 - Boston, MA (Agganis Arena)
April 1 - Syracuse, NY (Crouse-Hinds Theater)
April 2 - Fairfax, VA (Eagle Bank Arena)
April 3 - Pittsburgh, PA (PPG Paints Arena)
April 5 - Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun Arena)
April 6 - New York, NY (Radio City Music Hall)
April 7 - Trenton, NJ (CURE Insurance Arena)
April 9 - Greenville, SC (Bon Secours Arena)
April 10 - Atlanta, GA (Infinite Energy Arena)
April 11 - Nashville, TN (Bridgestone Arena)
April 13 - Tampa, FL (Amalie Arena)
April 14 - Orlando, FL (Amways Center)

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Carrie Underwood likes to "Cry Pretty"

Carrie Underwood - 

"Cry Pretty" is Carrie Underwood's sixth studio album which has a more mature theme throughout. This country singer is enjoying her award winning career with selling more than 16 million albums. 

Carrie Underwood's time tested success of tapping into what was in the heart of fans she continues. It is assuredly lovely to hear that we country music fans still have a couple of radio friendly female solo

artists. It sad to know that the radio waves have fallen drastically for radio play of these female country artists...which is a shame since the issue is not the lack of talented female singers releasing music it is focusing on more commercial and younger singers; Sara Evans, Lee Ann Womack, Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan are top notch singers that have great music out...radio stations are just not willing to play! It is a shame...I will digress and cover that in it's own article. 


Following a facial injury which lend itself to several months of Carrie's seclusion she returned to her musical love and told her fans of this new album. Carrie is showcasing a much more mature sound through the vocals, music choices and the messages she is sending. Do not get me wrong the final 4 tracks of the album are more toe-tapping, pop sounding. 

Tracks such as; "Drinking Alone" "That Song That We Used to Make Love To" and "Backsliding" are much more complicated in their messages and sound. These are not the feel good, pop dancing songs though these are truly album highlights. These songs like "Cry Pretty" along with "The Bullet" are strong anthems that even though Carrie Underwood has always tried to steer clear of being political the song "The Bullet" send a loud and clear message of this singer's stance on gun control.  I applaud this singer for doing something out of her comfort zone that may get the historically red and conservative country music fans aggravated but is important in this day and age. Take a listen and you will enjoy the treat of "Cry Pretty"

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Tim Schou is always on the "Run Run Run Run Run!"

Tim Schou - 

The Beat's! favorite Danish singer/songwriter; Tim Schou has a brand new single out now entitled; "Run Run Run Run Run."

NEW SINGLE + VIDEO RELEASE

The single along with the official music video for; Run Run Run Run Run has already had big things going on for it globally. It has reached No. 2 on iTunes Denmark most watched along with being on heavy rotation on MTV Germany/MTV France, and one of the biggest things Tim is the ONLY NEWCOMER NAMED on the "16 HOTTEST SONGS RIGHT NOW!" in the Danish Magazine; "GAFFA."

Tim Schou Official Website: https://www.timschouonline.com/
Tim Schou YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TIMSCHOUONLINE/featured

"....You can help me reach even more milestones by saving the song to your Spotify playlist and share the YouTube link with your friends. Let's go. Thank you for always cheering me on, it truly does mean the world. Hugs, Tim...."   Tim Schou

Check-out the music video below and all things TIM SCHOU!

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Frank Palangi (Preview of Exclusive Interview)

Frank Palangi 

Frank Palangi (a native to New York State) is one hot rock singer that has sat down with "The Beat!" for an exclusive interview!

It has been a terrific musical journey that this artist has been on and is shining bright.  Frank Palangi you will find or perhaps already know has a motto; "No Plan B." This is not just words for this singer/songwriter but a way of life. Frank truly lives and breaths his music from releasing critically acclaimed albums, singles, music videos, a very rigorous touring schedule, always writing/collaborating, and simply has others in the music industry taking note along with garnering awards and a loyal fan base (which I am now part of and is ever expanding).

Check-out our featured artist; Frank Palangi and his video; No Plan B along with his amazing new music videos entitled; "Set Me Free" and "Break These Chains."

Now get yourself ready for our SIZZLING INTERVIEW WITH FRANK PALANGI...with all things Frank!

Frank Palangi Official Website: http://www.frankpalangi.com/
Frank Palangi Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankpalangi

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Rick Astley's Beautiful Life!

Rick Astley - our man with the famous "baritone voice" is back with another brand new album entitled; Beautiful Life. This album is ushering in a new feel for his brand with a funk/pop rock feel. A very current vibe yet we do not loose the trademark vocals and tracks with deep meaning as in the past. Rick Astley is someone that since his first studio album being 1987's Whatever You Need Somebody to Hold Me In Your Arms in 1988, Body and Soul in 1993, 50 in 2016 and his brand new album; Beautiful Life 2018 he has been true to his vocals and overall sound which keeps his fans delighted and devoted for over 30 years, impressive!

"Chance to Dance" is the first track on the new album which is a catchy track. This track is the prime example of where Rick Astley has broadened his sound to keep current. "She Makes Me" is the sound that we all know and love bringing his vocals to a slow ballad. "Shivers" is then a track to get the listener back on his/her feet and get down (a very radio friendly track).

The overall album "Beautiful Life" does the fan and Rick Astley justice. One will be very happy listening not just to the singles though to the overall album. All I have to say is; Keep The Music Going Rick Astley, We Love It!

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Tim Schou is at the "Altar!"

Tim Schou - one of our favorite artists on the rise is Tim Schou. Tim has a brand new single out entitled; "Altar" which has an accompanied music video. Along with this big news for this recording artist is that he is now signed with BMG in Germany, congrats Tim! 

Additionally, Tim is touring in Europe with other hot artists and we can cross our fingers that he will start adding dates in other areas of the globe such as the United States and others. Here at; The Beat! we are so excited for the big musical endeavors Tim is on right now. If you have not checked-out his music take a listen and watch to his new single and you'll see just why we here are big fans!

Tim Schou's Official Website: https://www.timschouonline.com/

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Patti LaBelle is paying "Bel Hommage"

Patti LaBelle - this classy diva has released her first ever jazz album entitled; "Bel Hommage" (out now). This is Patti LaBelle's first album in 10 years since her "Miss Patti's Christmas" (2007, Def Soul Classics). Patti this time decided to take her vocals and utilize them on an album featuring all jazz classics. I have to say that Patti LaBelle's first hit into this genre is very well done.

This year marks Patti LaBelle's 55th anniversary in the music business with her very first single back in 1962. The tracks on this album include; “Moanin,’” “Peel Me a Grape" “Don’t Explain”  “Moody’s Mood for Love" “Folks on the Hill” and my personal favorite track on the album; “Here’s To Life.” Patti LaBelle shows in all capacities that she can deliver with style and grace her vocals into this genre that many have tried and failed. The track that truly exhibits this is my favorite; "Here's To Life" where the vocals are clear/crisp and beautifully accompanied with a piano and nothing else. I truly think that this track alone exhibits why this lady of song has had such a long career spanning six decades. All I have to say is BRAVO for Patti LaBelle for continuing to show that a lady in her 70's can and will inspire others and show their greatness.

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Sara Evans wants to be on a "Marquee Sign!"

Sara Evans - the country star has released a brand new album entitled; "Words" and the first single being "Marquee Sign" is a hit. This single and the music video leaves you no doubt that Sara has a strong message of how powerful and ex flame can be and what that person puts you through. One can tell that Sara is a survivor and holds strong with such verses:  "If you woulda been lit up like a marquee sign, I coulda saved myself some wasted time," This album is the first release in three years and once again will provide number one hits and continues her country roots with classics. The album has 13 tracks with one acoustic version of Sara's hit; "A Little Bit Stronger."

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Friday 12/15/17

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Liam Payne wants to "Strip That Down"

 Liam Payne - this former One Direction band member is now joining the ranks of other fellow mates with releasing his own solo projects. The first single for Liam is the very radio friendly track; "Strip That Down." (featuring Migos and rapper Quavo).

The brand new single was co-written by Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac and produced by Payne and Mac. In this track Liam states;  ...."I'm not changing the way that I used to be/ I just want to have fun and get rowdy," he insists. "One Coke and Bacardi, sipping lightly/ When I walk inside the party, girls on me/ F1 type Ferrari, six-gear speed/ Girl, I love it when your body grinds on me."

As for the actual album for Liam that as of yet has not been announced. Upon One Direction's hiatus in August 2015, each member has gone the solo route. Louis Tomlinson released his debut single; "Just Hold On" with DJ Steve Aoki which lent itself to his 2nd single being; "Slow Hands." Niall Horan released his being; "This Town" and Harry Styles released his debut album. I am sure this is only the beginning of material from each of these singers, the interesting part is to see whom stands the test of time for their solo career longevity.

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Shania Twain is "Now!"

Shania Twain - one of the Queen's of Country is returning back to the musical scene with a brand new very long awaited album entitled; "Now." This is the first studio album since "Up!" which was released in 2002 so needless to say 15 years is long enough for fans to be ready for new material. 

"Now" is to be released on September 29th of this year on Mercury Nashville Records. Two singles have been released thus far the first being; "Life's About to Get Good" with a very autobiographical song and music video. Shania personalized this track that closed a chapter of her life with her ex-husband while acknowledging her lovely career which opens to a new musical and self discovery journey. The second single is more of a ballad which many fans adore from her songs. This song being; "Poor Me." Look-out for this year to continue to be a stellar one for Shania with her going on the road touring and much more!

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