‘Dakini’ Remaster A Flex Of Feminine Energy For Lisa Hammer
For ‘Dakini’ Lisa Hammer returns to classical forms, which in addition to blasphemous Latin tunes include ancient Indian ragas, Appalachian Folk Music, and Middle Eastern Drones.
Author: Keith
Keith Walsh is a writer based in Southern California where he lives and breathes music, visual art, theater and film.
‘Calling All Asians’ Not: ‘Luke And Emma’s’ Authentic Approach To American History
From Producer Lisa Hammer and director Levi Wilson comes a film project based on Wilson’s childhood growing up in the Midwest as a bi-racial child. Titled ‘Luke and Emma And A Gas Station On Franklin Ave,’ the project is a proof of concept for a full-length feature film, with a goal of shooting in 2023.
PLAYBACK: October 2022 Singles Roundup
This collection features a range of pop tunes, from pop punk to tender singer/songwriter tunes.
Synthpop Opus ‘Neon Ballet’ Explores Both Sides Of 80s Arcade Culture
The 10-track set “Neon Ballet” by .PHNX and Roberto Montoya started initially as a song called “Polybius,” about the urban legend of government-run video game experiments
PLAYBACK: SEPTEMBER SINGLES ROUNDUP
With this new semi-regular feature on popularculturebeat.com, I’ll share some of the newest sounds to come my way. There’s much to enjoy here, from psychedelia to punk, to Americana, and art rock.
Q and A: Gerry Croon Serenades Eternity With Symphonic ‘Trail Of Time’
Gerry Crooniek: “Passing the age of 40, I was thinking: ‘What will I leave behind? What is important to me? How can I be remembered’? This album is an answer to all these questions. Let me be remembered by the music.”
Q and A: Brilliant ‘Flames Of Change’ Presents Hard ‘Truths,’ Religious Challenges
The lyrics of the new single by Icons Of Industry present an ancient theme – that of God’s judgment – raising questions about the relevance of Christianity itself.