Music and dance make an evocative combination, providing the sonic framework for an experience known as “flow.” Although flow may not involve full engagement, it certainly offers more than background noise. Dance music’s lasting appeal lies in its long, repeating musical processes which gradually change; perhaps this is one reason why its followers remain engaged […]
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Since 2000, country music has evolved to reflect America’s increasingly polarized political environment. Conservative artists produced “bro-country”, targeted towards white male listeners opposed to gun control, feminism and minority rights; while progressive artists crafted Americana; this was traditional country combined with working class folk music. Five years ago, Kacey Musgraves issued an alarm that country
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Rap music may often seem like an exclusive boys club filled with misogyny, yet criticizing rap for its sexism can stigmatize a genre of music which denounces social realities impacting minority lives. Female rappers possess the power to redefine what is meant by “bitch.” Additionally, they can break down stereotypes in rap and promote an
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Rock music in Mexico has an esteemed tradition. Influenced by numerous cultures, this genre has flourished into distinct styles of rock music that has also served to combat political oppression. Los Dug Dug’s blended rock with Latin beats while Nahuatl and Three Souls in My Mind used an experimental sound. Enjambre Enjambre has made waves
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Anecdotal evidence supports music‘s ability to help autistic children improve their social skills and increase engagement in activities outside their usual environment. Furthermore, previous randomized controlled trials have revealed that interventions utilizing musical themes produce significant behavioral improvements for autistic individuals. Researchers have also reported that certain musical stimuli can enhance empathy; however, its exact
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Modern indie music has evolved to encompass an expansive variety of genres while maintaining its distinct identity based on an ethos of independence and authenticity. Nick Drake paved the way for modern indie musicians such as Neutral Milk Hotel, Elliott Smith and Mac Demarco to create folky poems using warm instruments to emote emotion and
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Heavy metal music has long been associated with blood and gore. Cannibal Corpse are one such band who take it a step further; their new album Chaos Horrific features some killer riffs. Its cover image depicts someone being hit in the face with a hammer – definitely not suitable for those who easily become upset!
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With the availability of affordable drum machines and synthesizers, musicians quickly began experimenting with different sounds – eventually leading to many different genres within electronic music being created during this era. Kraftwerk’s groundbreaking Moog-heavy Krautrock genre stands as an influential model, having had an effectful influence on modern music genres such as Hip Hop, Techno
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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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Dance music typically follows 4/4 time signature and adheres strictly to a four-to-the-floor kick drum pattern, thanks to decades of western musical tradition and popular genres in 20th century pop music. Musicians writing music divide their composition into measures/bars and beats. The bottom number in a time signature indicates how many beats to count in
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