Making music can be one of the most rewarding creative pursuits you undertake, yet if you lack access to proper tools it can also become frustratingly time consuming and frustrating. Computers are at the core of modern production studios. From there, you can access an infinite array of new music genres and production methods. Software […]
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The 2000s was an extraordinary decade for hip hop, as both new artists emerged and established ones continued their upward trajectory. Producers who once operated behind-the-scenes became front men and women of their craft. After years of waiting for his successor to Illmatic, Jay-Z finally delivered with Reasonable Doubt and it quickly became a classic
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Hellfest 2023 will feature an epic lineup, including Killswitch Engage, Meshuggah and many others. Aftershock Festival is one of the nation’s premier rock music festivals, boasting an extensive lineup of metal artists like Rain City Drive and Dance Gavin Dance from Sacramento – two acts who are quickly emerging on the metal scene. Hellfest Clisson,
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Reggae music has found widespread acceptance across different demographics. This musical genre promotes love, unity and peace – as well as having close ties to Jamaican religion Rastafarianism. Irie Vibrations provides New Orleans-style Roots Reggae entertainment, complete with conscious songs and exciting dance grooves. Led by charismatic singer Curt Hopkins, their sound makes an enjoyable
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Many are confused between EDM and Techno. EDM refers to all genres within this broad category including Techno, House, Breakbeat and Trance music. Techno music is an electronic genre which often features rhythmic guitar-based instruments and is produced for DJ sets with an approximate beat per minute count of 120 to 150 beats per minute,
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UK artists were able to achieve stardom within this genre due to its emotive approach, such as Sade Adu becoming a worldwide success with her emotional approach and songs such as ‘Butterflies’. Neo soul music achieved incredible popularity in the US but faced greater obstacles when attempting to take hold in Britain – however thanks
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Rap music 1995 reigned supreme, thanks to its heavy snares, cold concrete floors, and street-inspired content. This year produced many bangers that catapulted rappers into multi-millionaire status; Sprite and Reebok even took advantage of this phenomenon by running commercials featuring their music stars. Group Home, founded by Guru and DJ Premier proteges, seamlessly bridge the
No matter if you choose a full song for your first dance or forgo the parent-dance tradition altogether, choosing music that resonates can help give your reception that extra spark of energy that keeps guests on the floor (We see you, Ed Sheeran!). A classic disco hit from the ’70s that still feels retro, this
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Fans known as metalheads or headbangers still fill arenas worldwide to see legendary rock acts such as Black Sabbath and Def Leppard, while regional hubs with bustling underground scenes offer new, exciting Metal acts to explore. Sandy Pearlman of Blue Oyster Cult coined the term heavy metal in 1970. Early practitioners created music with fantasy
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At this time, Country Music was at its height, appealing to a generation that had seen war and experienced population shifts. Kitty Wells and Patsy Cline both achieved fame, while Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys revived traditional country music through syncopated rhythms and instrumental prowess. Furthermore, rock musicians such as Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent and
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