Cauldron Born captured traditional metal’s attention in 2002 through a unique combination of Geoff Tate vocalist, dark, virtuosic musicianship, and themes of butchery and evilness. Like its counterculture arts counterparts (Dada and Surrealism), metal music challenges social norms and pushes artistic boundaries in its compositions. Furthermore, metal can serve as an effective means for navigating […]
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Indie and alternative are terms often used to refer to artists outside of commercial music’s mainstream sphere. They indicate an artist with innovative sounds who is different than most. Helado Negro creates her hypnotic brand of multilingual indie pop using guitar, analog electronics and reverberated vocal loops – her influences span multiple genres but her
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Australia’s biggest party is unquestionably RNB Fridays Live concert series. This November, stars such as Usher, Salt N Pepa, and more come to Melbourne for a night full of throwback party hits! Fans of the tour have taken to social media to voice their displeasure with it, prompting NPR Music‘s Sheldon Pearce and WRTI’s Nate
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Death metal music is a genre of heavy metal known for its violent imagery and themes, usually considered to be underground forms of music. Bands performing this genre are distinguished by erratic tempo and count changes, fast drumming patterns and morbid lyrics delivered with growling vocal delivery. Music Death metal music typically utilizes heavy, driving
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Backgrounds for sad moods Sad music can be an invaluable aid when experiencing sadness or mourning for something dear, yet can also be an intense source of pain. To find your ideal version of sadness music it may help to compare how happiness feels; one way would be comparing the body sensations associated with both
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Indie music has long been celebrated as an independent form that welcomes experimentation, difference and independence. Pearl Jam brought this style into mainstream popularity through their grunge sound while Nirvana’s Nick Drake-esque folky poetry set the groundwork for artists such as Weezer. Notable artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Mac DeMarco who are signed with major
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Pop music is well known for its cheery melodies, catchy hooks, and energetic rhythms – but are these truly happy sounds? Natalia Komarova of University of California Irvine was initially shocked by the dark undertones in many of her family’s favorite pop songs, and decided to investigate further using AcousticBrainz research database to study half
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Folk music was often performed by people from lower social classes. In some countries it is called Volksmusik (or people’s music); in others it may be considered classical or art music. Community recreation was often organized around this activity. Word spread quickly from person to person and always evolved over time. Vowels Vowels, which allow
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If you’re searching for an emotive love song that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy, look no further than this timeless tune from The Temptations. A timeless classic. Joshua Bassett’s “Love You” music video offers an insightful reflection on suicide, abuse and homelessness as well as depictions of people impacted by gun violence. It’s
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An effective introduction paragraph is essential in any essay or article. It draws the reader in and motivates them to read further on a subject or text. From warped vocals stuttering over shimmering chords to bagpipe-infused Britney Spears remixes, the best trance songs aim to elevate both body and mind. Their masterful progression transports listeners
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