Thoughts — Archive — Adrienne Beckham | Freelance Writer. Auditory Adventurer.

Why Modest Mouse's Latest Album Is Unignorable For Me (and probably you too)

Nostalgia is a powerful motivator.

ThoughtsAdrienne BeckhamFebruary 3, 2015modest mouse, the best room, strangers to ourselves, nostalgia, building nothing out of something, we were dead before the ship even sank, alternative rock, indie rock, lampshades on fire, coyotes, auditoryadventurerComment

Great Good Fine Ok Kicking Off My Fall With An Incredible Debut EP

You’re just gonna have to accept the potentially mortifying display of dancing you are putting on for the world when you listen to this song. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Thoughts, RecommendationsAdrienne BeckhamOctober 5, 2014great good fine ok, the wild honey pie, by my side, blood diamond, indie, new music, album recommendations, artist recommendation, auditoryadventurer, indie pop, electro popComment

R&B Is Making a Comeback (And It Is Kind of the Best Thing Ever)

Yes, the 90’s were an interesting time for us as a nation, and the groove behind groups like Boyz II Men and Destiny’s Child was actually a beautiful thing.

ThoughtsAdrienne BeckhamMay 1, 2014r&b, arianna grande, jason derulo, may, auditoryadventurer, aaupdate, Destiny's Child, boyz II men, nextComment

Late Night Insomniac Music Series: Rhye

It’s probably a good thing that Rhye has not completely overtaken mainstream radio. I mean honestly, if their album’s lead single “The Fall,” got as much radio play as overplayed top 40 hits do, everybody would be getting pregnant. Everybody. All the time. Non-stop.

Thoughts, RecommendationsAdrienne BeckhamJanuary 19, 2014rhye, woman, passion, valentines day, r&b, indie, jazz, the fall, open, 3 days, late night Insomniac music series, music, artist recommendation, album reviewComment

Happy New Year!

Celebrate the start of a whole new set of adventures with 14 great songs to start off the New Year with a smile… and spastic dance moves!

Let's Send 2013 Out with a Bang, shall we?

Nothing says “And a happy New Year” better than a boat load of musical ranting, wouldn’t you agree?

ThoughtsAdrienne BeckhamDecember 26, 2013auditoryadventurer, aaupdate, new years eve, music, countdown, end of the year, 2013Comment

Causing a Panic!: Panic! At The Disco's triumphant return with "Miss Jackson"

Every album, song, and music video Panic! At the Disco puts out feels like main stage productions. With “Miss Jackson” and the coming album, they’re looking to put on a different kind of show.

ThoughtsAdrienne BeckhamJuly 22, 2013music, auditoryadventurer, panic! at the disco, panic at the disco, miss jackson, too weird to live too rare to die, brendon urie, spencer smith, dallon weekes, janet jackson, nasty, pop, Pop punk, alternative, emo, new singleComment

Music for A Better Tomorrow: "Stopwatch Affair" by There For Tomorrow

Time doesn’t exist when I hear this song.

Late Night Insomniac Music Series: Cider Sky

Relax, ease your mind and hold off on that ride to dreamland with me for just one more song.

Thoughts, RecommendationsAdrienne BeckhamJuly 13, 2013music, auditoryadventurer, cider sky, we are in love, indie, peace, late nights, easy listening, relax, atmospheric, late night Insomniac music series, InsomniaComment

Justin Timberlake is BACK... AGAIN: NEW SINGLE "Take Back the Night"

Timberlake is taking back the night, leaving it all on the floor with his suit and tie sh**, and bringing sexy back in today’s pop music world. And let’s be real, is anyone really complaining?

Thoughts, NewsAdrienne BeckhamJuly 13, 2013music, auditoryadventurer, Justin Timberlake, pop, Take Back the Night, The 20/20 Experience Part 2, The 20/20 Experience, r&b, groove, michael jackson, new music, new single, 2013, artist recommendation, JTComment

So, How About an Adventure?

Let the adventures begin!

ThoughtsAdrienne BeckhamJuly 9, 2013music, rock, indie, pop, pop punk, auditoryadventurer, alternative, introduction, update, songsComment

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