Music is an immensely popular art form. There are those who excel at it while others don’t fare so well. People may wonder, “Who makes pop music?”. The answer lies within many factors; these include songwriters, producers and labels – each having an influence in the success of a song. Songwriters Singer-songwriters are at the […]
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Austin Hull, founder of Make Pop Music – an online community and marketplace for modern pop music – grew up playing hard rock and metal music before finding a passion in producing pop music and the business side of the music industry. Pop songs with timeless appeal feature relatable stories told through catchy lyrics that
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Whether you want to sound like a Smashing Pumpkin or you prefer a pristine transparent overdrive, there has never been a better time for effects pedal nerds. Here are a few of the most sought-after pedal brands and their best pedals. Maryland pedal nerds love their Wampler Pedals, which make some of the most practical
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Dancers love using music to express themselves. Music can help create routines for competition or simply practice purposes. No matter where it takes place – in your car, at a club or solo at home – dancing releases dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins that give us all that extra boost of energy we need for
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Music can be powerfully emotive, and can evoke various feelings. Sad songs typically have melancholic undertones with slow tempos and sad chords to convey the message of sorrow. Jung Kook has unveiled the teaser for his forthcoming single 3D featuring Jack Harlow, which will be released for purchase this Friday. Lyrics Sad songs typically cover
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Reggae music often addresses sensitive subjects like racism, poverty and slavery while conveying hope through its lyrics – this classic tune by Jimmy Cliff, released in 1970 is an example. While plenty of records had chronicled Jamaica’s poverty before this record from Desmond Dekker, none had done it in such an entertaining fashion. 1. It’s
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Death metal bands specialize in fast, aggressive music that often contains lyrics about murder, rape and decapitation; something which distinguishes it from other genres of rock music. Chuck Schuldiner was known for creating songs with deep themes that combined aggression with melody – making Death stand out among their contemporaries. 1. Brutal music Death metal
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Indie music is an umbrella genre that encompasses various musical styles and influences, spanning acoustic folk all the way through garage rock. Indie artists tend to express themselves creatively while staying true to themselves as individuals when creating Indie tracks. What constitutes an alternative indie song? This article will examine its DIY aesthetic, social and
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Reggae songs can range from political, religious, humorous, romantic or peaceful; all have one thing in common: amazing vocals. Bob Marley’s iconic reggae classic, ‘One Love,’ put Rastafari themes of unity and universal love front and center. It became particularly well known after soundtracking riots at London’s Notting Hill Carnival in 1976. Sweet and Dandy
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Pedals shape the foundation of your tone. Whether you’re looking for a boost, overdrive, distortion or fuzz pedal, they can make or break your overall sound. Distortion pedals use silicon, germanium, or FET-based transistors to push incoming signal to the clipping point, imparting their own unique set of nuances. Ibanez Tube Screamer Despite having been
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