For most people, music is an exercise in catharsis. A snappy tune by The Beatles may bring a smile on our face. Spinning Adele’s “21” after a breakup provides a layer of empathy to our distress. Note that we said, “most people.” That’s because there are some people that don’t like music regardless of artist, … Read more
Have you ever wondered how a famous band got its name? Stage names have a huge influence on how we perceive an artist or a band. Some names, like the Sex Pistols, perfectly capture the essence of a band. Other names, such as Cage the Elephant, seem completely random and nonsensical and leave you wondering– … Read more
Families. You can’t live with them, can’t leave without them. (Other cliches are available.) Whether the one you are born into, or the one you choose for yourself, there is no one in your life quite like your family. They know your deepest secrets and accept you in spite of your most significant flaws. Or, … Read more
Do you have any family members or friends who are big music enthusiasts and you struggle to buy them gifts? We have put together this list will help you figure out what gift to buy them next! Buying gifts in general can be challenging let alone for a music lover. There are so many options … Read more
Since the genre’s inception in 1979 with the groundbreaking single “Rapper’s Delight”, hip hop has evolved into the dominant force in mainstream music culture. Humbly beginning as a music staple at block parties in the Bronx, hip hop has become the United States’ most popular genre, surpassing all musical categories (including rock music) in the … Read more
Here we go now with another silly Metallica legal scandal. File this one under ‘Legal Lessons.’ Before you get your pitchforks out and start to burn your Black Album (if St. Anger didn’t get it first), I want to offer up some context into this sort of thing. When you get to Metallica’s level, you … Read more
‘Music has charms to soothe a savage beast’ – William Congreve, 1697 Music is a wonderful thing; you know this, why else would you be here? One of the most powerful aspects, however, is that music is always there for you. Whether soundtracking your triumphs and successes or helping you find expression in a darker … Read more
Rock music and the album format go together like peanut butter and jelly, like pen and paper, like Hall and Oates. Whereas other genres, like jazz or classical for example, can only truly be appreciated live or are best expressed in shorter formats. The world is full of classic punk EPs and hip-hop mixtapes, but … Read more
The songs in this Top 10 selection are all fire-related, and also happen to include the word ‘Fire’ in their titles – providing a further clue to the fact. This article reveals the facts, backstories, and lyrical narratives attached to the ten songs and also explores what ‘fire’ symbolizes and represents in each instance. This … Read more
Look. It’s cool. We all know it really, you’ve secretly been thinking it all along, and you know what? You’re totally right. A band, any band, is only as good as their bassist. There, we said it. Singers are too dramatic, guitarists are attention hogs, drummers are crazy, but from anchoring the rhythm section to … Read more