Music

September 2, 2021

Mr. Bilk the Pet Rat Plays the World’s Tiniest Harmonica in New Spotify Track

You may have heard of Keyboard Cat, but there’s a new four-legged musician on the scene. Meet Mr. Bilk, the pet rat who plays the harmonica. Rats are famously intelligent, but Mr. Bilk seems to be particularly talented. His owners (known as spacecaptainz on TikTok) recently shared a video of him playing a catchy tune on the mouth organ, and he even produced his own track. Okay, so maybe Mr.

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June 25, 2021

Musician Shares Goodbye Tribute to His Dog With an Acoustic Cover of ‘What a Wonderful World’

They say “dog is man’s best friend,” and there is no statement truer for one musician named Trench. His dog Maple has been a constant companion for the last 12 years. Trench is known for sharing adorable videos of himself playing cover songs for Maple on his guitar, who seems to be totally enamored by every note. Sadly, Maple passed away peacefully earlier this month, but Trench recently shared a heartwarming tribute to her.

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March 31, 2021

Isolated Vocals From Beatles Song ‘Something’ Reveals Raw Emotion in Each Voice

Whether you’re a John Lennon or a Paul McCartney fan, The Beatles wouldn’t have been the same without the four famous members. Each musician contributed their own unique sound and talent to the rock and roll band, together creating countless top hits during the 1960s and '70s that are still popular today. Each member had instruments they preferred to play, but all of them loved to sing.

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March 15, 2021

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma Gives Impromptu Performance at COVID-19 Vaccine Center

As vaccines against COVID-19 continue to roll out all over the world, there’s finally a sense of hope after a a long and difficult year. World-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma just received his second dose, and he decided to celebrate the occasion by giving a surprise performance in a vaccine waiting room in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The part-time Berkshires resident wanted to “give something back” to his local community after he’d completed his vaccination course.

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