Music

Sweden has been quietly cultivating future songwriters, producers, musicians, and DJs—particularly in the realm of pop and electronic dance music (EDM)—then exporting music to the rest of the world.

In 1965, Peter Fonda got the chance to do LSD with the Beatles. It did not go well.

In 1968 legendary Jazz pianist, Thelonious Monk, performed at Palo Alto High School and gave perhaps one of his best live performances of his career. The recording was discovered by his son, T.S. Monk, some 36 years later as it just sat on the shelf of the man who organized the event.

How to get started in the music industry, how to build and audience.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the combination of powerful lyrics, aching vocals and ethereal synths on "Moth Eaten Heart."

Does U2 still have what it takes to change the world with a relevant rock crusade? Or worse...what if nobody can replace them.

New World Shadows is the 5th full length album from Finnish melodic death metal band Omnium Gatherum released in 2011.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the way in which "Orbital Assault" captures the intensity and sense of motion of a battle in outer space, full of driving power and drama.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed how this track combines classic 8-bit video game sensibilities with a soundscape that takes hold of the ears and won’t let go.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the intertwining journey of synth sounds that unfolds out into empty space on "Echoes of the Bifrost."

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the way that Showdown brims over with motion and energy as intertwining synth elements work together to produce a track that leaps forward while still creating a complex palette of sounds.

Read on to found out why I enjoyed how Connection is full of glowing ease as it glides along and shines brightly, touched by contrasting darkness from the vocal sample in it.

Read on to find out why I thought "Back 2 School" was a beautifully crafted, musically pleasing exploration of the complex mixture of the feelings that fill our lives.

The International Federation of The Phonographic Industry (IFPI) is the non-profit represented for the recorded music industry across the globe. Their Global Recording Artists of the Year Award gives an act worldwide recognition across both physical and digital music formats (streaming and vinyl).

Read on to find out why.I enjoy how "Shadow Instinct " weaves together a mixture of glowing, tense, smooth synths along with a gritty guitar, powerful bass and a relentless drum throb.

Tre Carter Tate is that gospel singer whose sultry R&B vocals are classic in the vain of Al Green.

Read on to find out why I was drawn to "Radio" as it explores nostalgia, loneliness and a sense of wanting to hold onto a love that has slipped away.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the combination of strong lyrics, emotive vocals and ear-catching sounds on "Only You Can Do It."

Read on to find out why I enjoyed "Oubliette's" unique explorations into the full range of emotions and sensations that synthesized sounds can create.

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A humble, listening and caring Musa Juma was known to be an independent musician in Rhumba.

Read on to learn about Retro Reverb Records chart toppers for Jan/Feb 2021.

Charlie Daniels was a well-known singer and songwriter. He is best remembered for his contributions to southern bluegrass, rock, and country music. Daniels had eight Billboard Hot 100 singles and was a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Shotgun Justice is the 1990 studio album by Canadian thrash metal band Razor. Shotgun Justice may be the musical high peak for this thrash metal band and it is the most intense thrash metal album you will hear.

Open Hostility is the 1991 studio album by Canadian thrash metal band Razor.

Read on find out why I enjoyed how "All Hallows" is imbued with a shadowed energy and creates intense imagery through all of its unique synth sounds and ominous vocal samples.

Moronia is the flawless debut album by Slovakian thrash metal band Performed.

Violent Restitution is the 4th studio album by Canadian thrash metal band Razor released in 1988. The album is also the last one to feature Stace "Sheepdog" McLaren on lead vocals.

Rock is no longer the biggest selling and most influential music genre. These are some reasons why rock music is in decline.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the shimmering, ice cold synth sounds that surround the tale of a son finally discovering the deep secret that his father was concealing on "The Spy Who Raised Me."

Read on to find out why I enjoyed "Ready Aim Fire's" combination of strong vocals, aching lyrics and a background full of the reedy passion of sax and the emotive sound of electric guitar.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the way that Hunting is full of contrasts, rising synth energy and the driving power of electric guitar.

Nick Bonin is an alternative-pop singer who began releasing music in 2019, most notoriously known for his viral hit single “Fell Too Far” which currently has over 50 million streams and counting. The 19-year-old singer-songwriter is one of the newest acts to sign to Roger Gengo’s Masked Records,

Thrashwall is the debut album by Portuguese thrash metal band Thrashwall.

Brian Epstein (their manager) once said that this band was like a Swiss watch. That, as long as they were together, it was magic because each member had something to contribute and role. He was spot on.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed "The Dark" with it's bursting energy and triumphant feelings with soaring synth sounds, a driving beat and a wide variety of musical textures.

I'm exploring the connections between colour, music and emotions. Let's look at the history regarding the sounds of colour, the colour of sounds. It might surprise you!

If you are a fan of K-dramas and you're feeling sentimental, then this official soundtrack list is for you.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the combination of synth energy and storytelling on "Last Ronin."

My review of the Brooklyn rapper's fun-filled EP.

Among the Living is the 1987 studio album by American thrash metal band Anthrax. It is considered to be the band's finest album and it is dedicated to the memory of the late bassist Cliff Burton.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the shiny synths, strong vocals and interesting lyrics on "Ugly Heart (feat. Huong Su)

All I can say is that the melody produced by the strings of this guitar takes us to a dreamy world of magic.