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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Rising Indonesian Singer Stephanie Poetri Releases Strong Debut EP “AM:PM”
20-year-old singer from Indonesia Stephanie Poetri is one of the more recent signings to the 88rising record label, alongside other extremely talented Asian artists like Joji, Rich Brian and Jackson…
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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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Lake Street Dive Updates Their Sound with New Album “Obviously”
Since they came together at the New England Conservatory of Music over a decade ago, Lake Street Dive has been difficult to pin down. The five highly skilled musicians have…
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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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The Ghost Caravan’s Debut Album “Hineni” Conveys an Adventure Through Sound
In the Torah, as Abraham is called upon by God to sacrifice his son, he says “Hineni,” a Hebrew phrase roughly translating to “Here I am.” This phrase is the…
