The Progression of Women in Rock
When thinking of iconic figures in rock music, predominantly male musicians come to mind. Mick Jagger and Robert Plant personify the classic rock era of the 1960s and 1970s. Bands…
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Math Rock is for More than Anime Openings
Most popular songs follow a standard 4/4 time signature, a simple beat that anyone can learn and follow. However, since the mid-90s and more so into the 21st century, artists…
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How “Almost Famous” Made the Perfect Soundtrack
What is it that makes a film soundtrack brilliant? From the familiar chords of Darth Vader’s “Imperial March” to the triumphant orchestra in Indiana Jones’ theme song, it’s safe to…
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Misogyny in Rock Music: How Songwriters Have Failed Women
I grew up on rock ‘n’ roll. From my mom’s undying love of 1980s hair metal and new wave to my dad’s affinity for British alternative rock to my own…
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The Resurgence of Rock and Roll
It’s been nearly thirty years since rock ’n’ roll left the music industry spotlight. Thirty long, painful years. Since then, we’ve been subject to a mostly mixed bag of content…
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Finding Answers to the Great Debate of Album Shuffling
There’s nothing like the release of an album you’re really looking forward to; though there is something with how you listen to the album. Before there were streaming platforms, there…
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A Comprehensive List of the Beatles
Nowadays, you can’t go anywhere without running into someone who knows about the Beatles. Until recently, you could impress all but the most sadistic music nerds merely by name-dropping the…
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Healing with Honesty: MAVI’s Introspective Approach to Hip-Hop
Omavi Minder, known to most as MAVI, continues to evolve the next generation of underground hip-hop as he pioneers a new approach to modern rap. MAVI was born and raised…
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30 Up-and-Coming Black Artists You NEED On Your Playlists
February is Black History Month Black History Month is a celebration of Black achievements and provides time for recognizing the central role Black people play in U.S. and World history….
