🎙️ Episode 6: The Evolution of Music

Music has never stood still. From the crackle of vinyl records to the convenience of streaming at the touch of a button, every generation has experienced music in its own unique way. In Episode 6 of Music Beats Central, we take a journey through the incredible evolution of music and explore how technology has transformed the way artists create, distribute and connect with fans around the world.

Throughout the episode, we revisit the major milestones in music history—from vinyl records and cassette tapes to CDs, digital downloads and the streaming platforms that dominate today's industry. We also discuss how these innovations have opened doors for independent artists while changing the listening habits of millions of music lovers.

As always, the episode also includes our popular segments:

• 🎵 Artist Spotlight
• 📖 This Week in Music History
• ❓ Music Trivia
• 🚀 The Future of Music

These segments continue to celebrate the artists, stories and moments that make music such an important part of our lives.

🎵 Artist Spotlight

The Tierney Brothers

This week's first Artist Spotlight shines on The Tierney Brothers, Andrew and Mike Tierney, who many listeners will recognise from the legendary Australian vocal group Human Nature. Their new musical journey showcases their exceptional songwriting, harmonies and passion for creating feel-good music that connects with audiences of all ages. Their latest work continues to demonstrate why they remain among Australia's most respected performers.

Website: https://www.thetierneybrothers.com/

Instagram: @thetierneybrothers

Facebook: The Tierney Brothers

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1YJ0FzmkIBHcnicEWkBYo2?si=dFHky0rcQ8yd6_IHrVp4vw

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Anthony Callea

Our second Artist Spotlight features one of Australia's most celebrated vocalists, Anthony Callea. Since captivating audiences on Australian Idol, Anthony has built an outstanding career with chart-topping singles, acclaimed albums and unforgettable live performances. His remarkable voice, versatility and dedication to Australian music continue to inspire fans across the country and around the world.

Website: https://anthonycallea.com

Instagram: @anthonycallea

Facebook: Anthony Callea

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ajzEXRIqw9kvEQQR4femH?si=LMdgzyciREyDNtc7gc7-Jw

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Mark Holden

This episode also celebrates Mark Holden, whose contribution to the Australian music industry extends far beyond his successful recording career. As a singer, songwriter, producer and television personality, Mark has played an important role in shaping Australian entertainment and mentoring new generations of performers.

Website: https://markholdenmusic.com/

Instagram: @markholdenofficial

Facebook: Mark Holden

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0st2uLeud3MMdZNfZtISYq?si=7hpV8ASmSXioRUdxquJIbw

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Antonio Rullez

Rounding out this week's Artist Spotlight is Antonio Rullez, an emerging artist continuing to build his presence through heartfelt performances and original music. His passion for songwriting and connecting with audiences makes him another exciting artist to watch as his career continues to grow.

Instagram: @antoniorullez

Facebook: Antonio Rullez

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5o91qR6wMnjgDNrKNBTsLd?si=D04YN-oTQj2tC-_BQYPN3w

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MBC’s favourite Christmas Songs Of All Time

Hi everyone!!!

Hope you’re well and getting ready for Christmas.

Have you done your Christmas shopping yet?

If not, don’t worry I am in the same boat and will start this week coming.

Its only 15 days until Christmas can you believe it?!!

To celebrate this special time of the year, here are my top 12 favourite Christmas songs of all time.

By the way, have you noticed how many times I used the word Christmas?

Hehe, I noticed and it’s because it is my favourite time of the year.

If you enjoy tonight’s entry, you can purchase all 12 tracks now on ITunes and you can listen to my complete compilation on Spotify.

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/musicbeatscentralofficial/playlist/6A0lHlplALsSTUJGi7lqss?si=35yYFGAWTbGpRsesiyLQPA

Happy listening and enjoy x

Anthony Callea – Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day

Website: https://www.anthonycallea.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/this-is-christmas/1296734349

Wham! – Last Christmas

Website: https://www.georgemichael.com

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/ultimate-christmas/1041804904

Sam Smith – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Website: https://samsmithworld.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-single/948019645

Peter Hollens ft. Chad Lawson – December Song

Website: https://peterhollens.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/a-hollens-family-christmas-deluxe/1297527310

Michael Buble – The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)

Website: http://www.michaelbuble.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/christmas-deluxe-special-edition/669831882

Josh Groban – Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Website: http://www.joshgroban.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/no%C3%ABl-deluxe-edition/1293259210

Tina Arena – The Things We Do For Love

Website: http://www.tinaarena.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/the-things-we-do-ep/950085138

The Ten Tenors – Hallelujah

Website: https://thetentenors.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/wish-you-were-here/1221830446

Celine Dion – Oh Holy Night

Website: https://www.celinedion.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/these-are-special-times/361308139

Pentatonix – Coldest Winter

Website: http://ptxofficial.com/home

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/a-pentatonix-christmas-deluxe/1296454740

Bing Crosby – Winter Wonderland

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/christmas-classics-remastered/724738896

Silvie Paladino – Mary Did You Know

Website: http://silviepaladino.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/o-holy-night/1306401971

Hope you all enjoyed tonight’s special entry!!!

And if you were looking for a playlist well you have come to the right place ;-)

As mentioned earlier, you can purchase all 12 tracks now on ITunes or you can listen to my complete compilation on Spotify.

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/musicbeatscentralofficial/playlist/6A0lHlplALsSTUJGi7lqss?si=35yYFGAWTbGpRsesiyLQPA

Make sure to follow, like and subscribe for the latest news and more by heading to the artist’s website.

If I don’t get the chance, would like to wish you all a blessed and safe Merry Christmas and a prosperous Happy New Year 2019.

Might just add one more entry to end 2018.

Stay tuned!!!

Thank you all so much for your amazing love and support, you guys are amazing and look forward to sharing many more entries in 2019.

Much love to you all and ciao for now!

Hanan xx

MBC’s Favourite Christmas Songs Of All Time

Hi everyone!!!

It’s that time of year, where we celebrate this special day that is Christmas.

Only 21 days to go!!!

There are so many amazing Christmas songs to choose from, but I would be here all day.

Let’s all get into the Christmas spirit and celebrate by turning the music up!!!

As always, if you love today’s entry you can purchase all 12 tracks now on ITunes or you can listen to my awesome compilation on Spotify.

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/musicbeatscentralofficial/playlist/77yz2NWJJOa061wlv3QmWG

Happy listening xx

Wham! – Last Christmas

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/so-fresh-songs-for-christmas-2016/1168543177

Tina Arena – The Things We Do For Love (Audio)

Website: http://www.tinaarena.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/the-things-we-do-for-love-smooth-mix-single/935728753

Anthony Callea – Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day

Website: http://anthonycalleamusic.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/this-is-christmas/730289854

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas

Website: http://www.mariahcarey.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/merry-christmas/585972750

Human Nature – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Website: http://www.humannaturelive.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/the-christmas-album/722706995

Jessica Mauboy – Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)

Website: https://www.jessicamauboy.com.au/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/stars-of-christmas/339707295

John Farnham – One Little Christmas Tree (Audio)

Website: https://www.johnfarnham.com.au/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/stars-of-christmas/339707295

Celine Dion – The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)

Website: http://www.celinedion.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/these-are-special-times/361308139

Josh Groban – Believe

Website: http://www.joshgroban.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/the-polar-express-soundtrack-from-the-motion-picture/27560427

Pentatonix – Coldest Winter

Website: http://ptxofficial.com/home

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/a-pentatonix-christmas-deluxe/1296454740

Bing Crosby – Winter Wonderland

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/christmas-classics-remastered/724738896

Peter Hollens – December Song

Website: https://peterhollens.com/store/c/album/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/a-hollens-family-christmas-deluxe/1297527310

Hope you all enjoyed all the classics, as much as I have loved sharing with you all.

As mentioned earlier, if you enjoyed today’s compilation, you can purchase now on ITunes or listen to my complete on Spotify.

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/musicbeatscentralofficial/playlist/77yz2NWJJOa061wlv3QmWG

Make sure to follow, like and subscribe to all things music by heading to the artist’s website.

I would like to wish you all in advance a safe and prosperous Christmas and New Year 2018.

Stay safe this holiday season!!!

Much love to you all and ciao for now!

Hanan xx

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Sunday Mix With MBC

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

Hope you are having a great weekend and enjoying your Sunday afternoon.

To get this day started here are my top 12 songs for you to enjoy!!

If you love today’s playlist you can purchase all 12 tracks now on ITunes and if you can’t wait you can hear the complete compilation on Spotify.

Stream here: https://open.spotify.com/user/musicbeatscentralofficial/playlist/19EcUE9bJPqVqMzarFGD4S

Happy listening!!

Take That – Greatest Day

Website: http://takethat.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/the-circus/id301499288

Adele – When We Were Young

Website: https://home.adele.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/adele/id262836961

Ronan Keating – Breathe

Website: http://www.ronankeating.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/time-of-my-life/id1068224455

Jessica Mauboy – The Day Before I Met You

Website: https://www.jessicamauboy.com.au/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/the-day-before-i-met-you-single/id971503051

Justin Bieber – Purpose

Website: http://www.justinbiebermusic.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/purpose-deluxe/id1049359399

Tina Arena – That’s The Way A Woman Feels

Website: http://www.tinaarena.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/dont-ask/id305722852

John Farnham & Human Nature – Every Time You Cry

Website: https://www.johnfarnham.com.au/

http://www.humannaturelive.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/john-farnham-greatest-hits/id322416747

Selena Gomez & The Scene – A Year Without Rain

Website: https://www.selenagomez.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/a-year-without-rain-deluxe-edition/id392244647

Guy Sebastian – Gold

Website: http://guysebastian.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/gold-ep/id532211248

Tori Kelly – Unbreakable Smile

Website: http://www.torikellymusic.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/unbreakable-smile-deluxe-version/id1075723735

Anthony Callea – Hold On (Audio)

Website: http://www.anthonycallea.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/backbone/id1149248897

Celine Dion – The Show Must Go On

Website: http://www.celinedion.com/

ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/the-show-must-go-on-feat-lindsey-stirling-single/id1114636816

What a great playlist am I right?!

As mentioned earlier if you loved today’s compilation you can purchase now on ITunes and you can listen to the complete playlist on Spotify via the link below!

Stream here: https://open.spotify.com/user/musicbeatscentralofficial/playlist/19EcUE9bJPqVqMzarFGD4S

Make sure to follow, like and subscribe for the latest new music, news, tours and more by heading to the artist’s website.

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Have a fabulous afternoon and wonderful week ahead!!!

Thank you for stopping by and come back soon for my next entry!!

Much love and ciao for now!

Hanan xx 

12 Days of Christmas!!!

 

Happy Monday MBC fam!!!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and having a lovely day so far.

Can you believe it’s only 12 days until Christmas?

Still need to do my Christmas shopping and work on the menu for Christmas Eve & Day.

To get you ready for this momentous and special time, here are MBC’s top 12 songs to help you countdown to Christmas Day!!!

And if you love today’s entry, you can purchase all 12 songs now on ITunes or listen to my compilation on Spotify via the link below.

https://open.spotify.com/user/musicbeatscentralofficial/playlist/6lSP51V4PJP1UvkPvdOvVY

Tina Arena – Last Christmas

Website: http://www.tinaarena.com/
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/the-things-we-do-ep/id950085138

Peter Hollens – Carol Of The Bells

Website: https://peterhollens.com/albums/
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/a-hollens-family-christmas/id1165565887

Whitney Houston – The First Noel

Website: http://www.whitneyhouston.com/
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/one-wish-the-holiday-album/id255944953

Anthony Callea – Do You Hear What I Hear?

Website: http://www.anthonycallea.com/
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/this-is-christmas/id730289854

Silvie Paladino – Mary’s Boy Child

Website: http://silviepaladino.com/
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/silvie-paladino-christmas/id383247021  

Pentatonix – Coldest Winter

Website: http://ptxvillage.ptxofficial.com/
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/a-pentatonix-christmas/id1166722990

Leona Lewis – Silent Night

Website: http://leonalewismusic.com/
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/christmas-with-love/id731437243

Michael Buble – Winter Wonderland

Website: http://www.michaelbuble.com/
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/christmas-deluxe-special-edition/id669831882

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You

Website: http://www.mariahcarey.com/
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/merry-christmas/id585972750

Wham! – Last Christmas

Website: http://www.georgemichael.com/
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/last-christmas-single/id202117886

Christina Aguilera – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Website: http://www.christinaaguilera.com/
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/the-christmas-album-2016/id1169564136

Human Nature – Silent Night, O Holy Night

Website: http://www.humannaturelive.com/au_splash/index-i2.html
ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/the-christmas-album/id722706995

And there you have it MBC fam, MBC’s 12 days of Christmas.

If you loved today’s special entry as much as I loved sharing with you all, you can purchase all 12 tracks now on ITunes or listen to my compilation on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/user/musicbeatscentralofficial/playlist/6lSP51V4PJP1UvkPvdOvVY

As always, make sure to follow, like and subscribe for the latest music, news and more by heading to the artists’ website.

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Have an amazing afternoon and week and come back soon for my next entry.

Much love to you all and ciao for now!

Hanan xx