"The Beat!" has the very best artists speaking to us exclusively like; Eric Alán, Cristobal, Ryan Adames, Deirdre, Guy Scheiman, Richie Arci, Eddy Barrena, Darren Cinque, Jesse Johnson, Max Merseny, Breaux Gargano, Sean O’Reilly, Luca Savazzi, Alex Serra, and MORE!
That is right our online publication premiered with our first publication in 2011. Here we are twelve years later and have span such diverse music on a global level. This is exactly what we are all about which is introducing people to great music and giving artists a platform to be seen.
"The Beat!" successfully put out in a grand way exclusive interviews, our own Artist in Residence Program, The Story Behind The Song, and so much more. This is something that without the readers and fellow music enthusiasts we would not have lasted this long.
We want to continue being a springboard for Independent Artists, helping with get more visibility. It is a team effort and it is a huge THANK YOU to one and all.
2023 will be another banner year for The Beat!" with more new interviews, exclusive interviews, and other new features we are excited to announce very soon.
Let's continue on with our rhythm of greatness through music and we are happy you are taking the journey along with us still. YOU ARE THE BEST, HERE IS TO ANOTHER 12 YEARS OF THE BEAT!!!!!!
"The Beat!" is pleased to announce our first Artist In Residency 2020: Adam Shenk!
Adam Shenk is a truly gifted singer/songwriter that belongs on the forefront of music lovers. Adam's live performances are amazing and brings all the feel of intimacy that you are having a one on one concert. This is Adam's first appearance on our; Artist In Residency.
We are please to announce that through-out 2020, Adam will be featured in an exclusive interview article, giving the readers special access to a live online concert performance, exclusive behind-the-scenes videos of Adam on the road and much much more!
Stay tuned for more Adam Shenk and our other announcements for 2020 Artist's In Residence!
"The Beat's!" is celebrating it's 6th Annual Artists In Residency!
2020 is going to bring some OUTSTANDING artists that you will all love. Whom do you think will make the cut for 2020? As of right now, we will releasing the artist's for 2020 though wanted to send out this teaser to get people talking and EVEN RESPOND with IDEAS/SUGGESTIONS!
We always want to hear from you our beloved readers as to whom you would love to be featured for the first time or a repeat artist that made the residency in the past. Leave your responses to this article NOW! Never know we will work something out and SURPRISE YOU!! We will have for 2020 some great things for our Artists In Residency such as live concerts for fans to watch, video diaries, exclusive behind the scenes from on-the-road/back stage and much much more!!!!
The Beat! - is not disappointing with our BRAND NEW Artists In Residence 2019!!!! Welcome this year's musicians - Chris Burke, Rob Tardik, Antonio Rullez, Frank Palangi, Max Merseny, & Darren Cinque!
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 - 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!
Antonio Rullez -
is a beloved artist being featured for his second time consecutively as one of our "Artists In Residence." This Aussie singer/songwriter, actor, dancer...you name it, has a very bright future and another amazing year to look forward to.
This is our second in the new feature entitled; "Getting Up Close To..." which we had an amazing time with Darren Cinque and thought to continue with yet another artist of his caliber; Antonio!This series is rather not a lengthy typical article for an interview though different questions that will get one to know the person not only the artist. Now, enjoy getting up close to....Antonio Rullez!
What have you learned today? That the same song can be composed in a
number of different ways (in terms of some slight variations) and still
work really well.
What is one item on your "bucket list" and why? Perform and/or record a duet with Kelly Clarkson because she is one of
my favorite artists and I think one of the best and most inspiring pop
vocalists of all time..
Favorite track of all time?It depends on
whether it's a slower or more up-tempo track, but in relation to
ballads, "Bed of Roses" by Bon Jovi.
It's 3 am and the party is
winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? "DJ
Got Us Falling In Love" by Usher.
Who are your top 3 acts right now? Selena Gomez, Jason Derulo and Alessia Cara.
If
you couldn't work in music, what would you be doing instead?Well, I
already do a great deal of coaching/mentoring in singing, acting and
piano in addition to performing and songwriting and if not this, I would
probably be a full-time playwright and/or novelist.
What is your
favorite live performance from an artist and why?I have so many that I
love but one of my very favorites is a duet between Brian McKnight and
Josh Groban of the classic song, "Bridge Over Troubled Water".
What was the last book you read?"Vocal Wisdom: Maxims of Giovanni Battista Lamperti".
Favorite
thing on TV? "Pretty Little Liars" and more recently, I've been
watching Disney Channel a lot, so I also love "Wizards of Waverly Place"
and "Austin & Ally".
Are you afraid of anything? Snakes, at times.
Tell us something people don't know about you... I am a fast runner, but shh, haha, it's a secret ;)
What are you doing tomorrow?Singing & Acting/Theatre coaching and song rehearsal.
What
is a fun fact about you growing up? When I was about three years old, I
used to love listening to Stevie Wonder records and scratching the
vinyl records (sometimes, a lot..) on the record player. This may be
part of the reason why I have loved DJing since my teens.
What is your favorite quote?"Practice like you've never won. Perform like you've never lost." - Bernard F. Asuncion.
That is right "The Beat!" has our fourth group of singers that comprise our new; "Artists In Residence" program. It is a true pleasure to announce that there is a terrific group from
assorted music genres, locations which make this list of 7 outstanding artists. We are excited to be featuring these talents all through 2017 in a variety of exclusive articles from interviews, new tracks/videos/touring and much more!
This year's outstanding artists are:
Steven Feifke, Yeho (Yehonathan Gatro), Darren Cinque, Matthew Huff, Chris Burke, Max Merseny, & Antonio Rullez!
We are pleased to announce that Chris Burke is going to have a SOLD OUT performance, what a way to start 2017! Chris's velvety voice will make you happy to see him live. Chris will have a full high energy/soulful concert with his band and singers with SURPRISES!
MRF – the Boston based musician has been hailed
as one of the premier jazz artists of his generation. What is unique and makes
MRF shine is not fitting the typical mold rather he attacks it with attracting
a new class of listeners. I stumbled upon MRF’s (Mike Flanagan) music recently
and found that it spoke to me especially a track entitled; “Trying.” The
accompanied music video is heartfelt and the words inspiring and it is a
beautifully written and recorded song that speaks to all people/couple’s no
matter who they are. It is no surprise that he has garnered several OUTmusic
Awards along with having chart topping hits on both Billboard’s Heat Seekers
& iTunes Jazz Chart US.
MRF’s
previously released two albums; Elevator Music (2010) & Mob Music (2013)
with both getting critical acclaim and assuring his name as a mainstay as a
quintessential artist. The 3rd album which available now is
entitled; Yasko Sensei which is another home run and is reaffirmation that MRF
is here to stay and opposed to others releases material to be proud of rather
than churning it out as a factory with many fillers. A Performing/Recording
Artist, Saxophonist, Pianist, Songwriter/Producer, Composer/Arranger, Music
Director and Educator is one person to listen to and know!
MRF, let me first start this interview off by
saying how much of an incredible musician you are and an inspiration for many.
You release music that I can tell speaks from your heart and is very topical
which is conveyed to the listener. Thanks, once again for joining “The Beat!”
to become one of our “Artists In Residence” and taking time out of your busy
schedule to meet with me for this interview.
·All three albums you have released being; Elevator Music, Mob Music, and your brand new;
Yasko Sensei are all well received from both the fans and within the industry,
what is your thoughts as to the success of each?
I have to say, I wouldn’t have
gotten anywhere without my ‘village’. I am fortunate to have really incredible
and loving people in my life and they have rallied hard for my music. Elevator
Music was very much a first album but I learned a lot. Mob Music, to this day,
is my pride and joy. Yasko Sensei was the only way to truly attempsht to show
gratitude to the woman who showed me everything about music and artistry.
Throughout all three albums, I haveshown a lot of vulnerability, maybe even too much sometimes ;)
·Speaking of your albums let’s talk about your
brand new album; Yasko Sensei, tell us about the story behind the name and why
the choice of material on it?
Yasko changed my life with her artistry. She
is the reason I became an artist/musician from the time I was 15 and first
heard her, I have aimed to connect with music as well as the listener, at the
level she always did. She passed away in September 2015 after a long fight with
cancer. This album had to happen and we needed to make music together one last
time before she could no longer play. We recorded 3 tracks, and fortunately she
is on all 3 of my albums.
·You place a lot of effort when it comes to a
release of an album such as the material, the message being delivered,
recording sessions and more, in this day and age that artists have the need for
exposure 24/7 such as releasing a single a day all year, what drives you to
beat that mindset?
I have never been
able to mass-produce. It’s never felt right for me. Music is my outlet, so I’m
very cautious when I go to create. I try to keep audiences engaged with live
performances and keeping a presence on social media, but I make sure when I am
putting out a project I convey how important it is to me.
·MRF you inspire and are a role model for many,
personally why do you think this happens and do you agree or disagree with our
culture placing “role model” status to all people such as singers, actors,
athletes?
I absolutely have
artists that I consider my heroes, so as long as the person wants to use their
voice to inspire and spread awareness, I am all for it. When I have received
messages from people expressing that my work spoke to them, it makes every
challenge and struggle along the way to get that art made and released, that
much more worth-it.
·You have released such powerful and moving
singles such as; “Trying” “This Love” “Tender” “I Just Wanted” along with
covers such as; “What If God Was One Of Us” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” why
do you think these songs seem to hit listeners so much? You seem to release
singles that are exactly what the listener’s need at the time (such as what is
going on socially in the world etc), is this something that you look at or is
by pure coincidence?
I was staying true
to me throughout all of that music. The songs from Mob Music were very much
where I was at the time and I wanted to be honest about that. I think maybe
that authenticity is what allows people to relate to it.
Though, in the case of “What If God Was One Of
Us” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me”, those came about because we had
spontaneously performed those live and after experiencing those songs through
our filter, I knew we had to get them recorded.
·Being an openly gay artist, do you find that has
been a more difficult journey for your career and with how the industry dealt
with you?
Having to even consider how
pronouns will be received when writing about the person you love, is troubling.
That was something that always struck me. Back when I was writing Elevator
Music, it was very difficult not knowing how writing about love found/lost with
another man would even be received in the studio.
After that, from Mob Music on, I worked with
incredible people that were in the art with me 100%, no matter what decisions I
made. But things are very different now in many ways, and that’s a beautiful
thing
·What would you say to artists that are either
out or on the verge to about being within the music industry?
Now, I think
anyone can find a fan-base no matter what, you just have to put the work in. I
think the music industry is tough to break into and turn out a sustainable
career, no matter what. It’s a constant grind and often times you don’t know if
and when your milestones are going to happen.
·Do you find there are many stereotypes that
executives and labels try to still give to artists like yourself? How have you
rallied against it if it were not being true to yourself?
The minute you start to gain some traction,
people start knocking on your door, but often times with the intention of
putting their hand in the pot (which, if you’ve just put out an album, isn’t
filled with anything anyway. Haha) So, that gets interesting.
It is so essential to keep both your vocals in
the best condition along with yourself mentally/physically, how do you address
all of these areas?
I love meal plans
and geeking out on nutrition, especially to co-inside with training etc. For
me, omitting alcohol was a huge key to feeling at my best physically and energy
wise.
·Speaking of keeping yourself in the best
condition, what is a must when touring to have before hitting the stage?
I just need to
eat, especially if traveling/touring.
·What is one thing that you must have in your
house? You must have one item perhaps in the kitchen that you cannot do
without.
Clorox wipes. I
want to be the Clorox version of Mr. Clean when I grow up. I use them to clean
everything.
·Do you have any projects in the making that we
can look forward to in the music album arena?
My ace Rallye and
I are in the works of putting a new project out. Outside of that I have been
playing on other artists’ projects for now.
·I am getting tired just thinking of the
whirlwind of a year you are having! What are some other projects on your
horizon?
I am taking a
little break. I just got engaged and am moving to NY in June, so there’s a lot
happening, but there are still lots of upcoming performances and sideman
projects.
·Is there something that you have as of yet
conquered in your career that you still have as a “must?”
I am looking
forward to touring with more artists.
·Walk us through a typical day in the life of MRF,
what are some things you do to stay tip top shape both physically and mentally
for your work?
I cook breakfast
every morning (same thing every day, for the most part).
·I am sure you have people you admire, whom are a
couple and why?
Dixie Chicks,
Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, artists that all showed America itself when it was
necessary to do so, despite whatever backlash.
·Is there anyone you would love to collaborate
with musically? I can think of some great singers that would be vocally
perfection with you and I am sure you do.
