Dancehall music echoes the reality of life for Jamaicans living under harsher circumstances than those depicted by reggae music, from gang warfare to gun violence; its call for peace resonates deeply within listeners worldwide. Dancehall emerged during political unrest of the late 1970s and quickly become Jamaica’s dominant music genre. Central to dancehall is deejays […]
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Country music conjures images of cowboy hats and pickup trucks; but its diversity often escapes us. Doug Sahm of Texas made history as one of the earliest country stars, his yodeling voice helping create what has since been termed country gospel music. Meanwhile, in the 1970s emerged “outlaw country”, as epitomized by Willie Nelson and
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Death metal can be an intense genre when executed correctly, featuring heavy distorted guitars, fast double bass drum patterns and growling vocal delivery as some hallmarks. Artists often feature distinctive physical traits: wearing large black motorcycle jackets with intricately detailed stitched leather sleeves and sporting long, flowing beards or a hipsterish mullet or beard is
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Alternative indie pop music blends innovative melodies and spoken lyrics into its signature musical style, often exploring darker topics such as mortality and existentialism. Many artists choose alternative indie pop music for its freedom. Artists can explore darker themes while still having complete creative control of their material. Thom Yorke Thom Yorke is one of
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A new BBC series explores how dance music has taken over the globe. Spanning disco, The Warehouse and modern forms such as EDM. Electronic dance music (EDM) first rose to prominence worldwide after Madonna released her techno-pop album Ray of Light in 1998, sparking its meteoric growth across the US and internationally. Origins Recent books,
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The 1960s was an era of vast social upheaval. Grainy textbook pages and archive footage alone cannot convey all of its unbridled creativity coursing through various subcultures that emerged then. Cork Marcheschi had his Damascene moment at a church concert when he witnessed a rhythm & blues band whose rhythmic sounds sent shivers down his
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Music artists don’t create music as a hobby – it is their profession, and they deserve fair compensation for their hard work. Unfortunately, however, calculating royalties is often complicated. Process involves several parties who contribute their expertise in various capacities – some have partial ownership while others collect and administer royalty payments while taking a
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Sad music can be created using various instruments, from piano to human vocals. It typically plays in minor keys with slower tempos than upbeat tunes. Studies have revealed that people often feel comfort when listening to sad music, whether due to memories resurfacing or emotional contagions. 1. It’s a symbol of sadness Dreams featuring sad
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Pop music is a broad genre that resonates with a large audience. It draws its inspiration from various musical styles such as rock, urban, dance, R&B and jazz. Pop artists such as Madonna, Mariah Carey and the Backstreet Boys are prime examples of popular performers who use various vocal techniques to make their songs appealing
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Alternative music is the go-to genre for free-thinkers and radicals who rebel against conventionality; it provides an antidote against conformism that comes in many shapes and forms. Morissette’s alternative hit song, “You Oughta Know”, features candid lyrics about being bitter in relationships. Thom Yorke of Radiohead stands out with distinctive vocals that do not conform
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