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Tyler, The Creator is a rapper, songwriter, and producer who burst onto the music scene as the founder and frontman of the alternative hip-hop collective Odd Future. He released his debut solo album, Goblin, in 2011 to both critical and commercial success. Tyler’s abrasive lyrics and chaotic production style has been praised by some as … Read more
Since its beginnings in 1970s New York, hip-hop has grown to become one of the most listened-to and most pervasive music genres in the world. Many of the world’s most famous musicians today are hip-hop artists, and many others have been influenced by hip-hop and rap in one way or another. Hip-hop Facts This list … Read more
There are two main things you need to know about the different types of vinyl records. The first thing is the record size, and the second thing is the record speed (‘revolutions per minute’ or ‘RPM’). This article explains the main differences between all common record types. Records Sizes The three different record sizes are … Read more
Mac Miller’s reputation as an artist has grown significantly since his untimely death in 2018. From his early ‘frat rap’ days to the sophisticated emo rap of his later releases, Miller’s music developed rapidly as he matured as an artist..His career culminated with the release of the outstanding Swimming (2018) and the post-humously released Circles … Read more
Anderson Paak (styled as Anderson .Paak) is a musical living legend. A singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer, the iconic American musician has grown from an underground cult hero to one of the most-respected individuals in the industry. Touching on R&B, soul, and hip-hop his career has seen him release six studio albums, and win eight … Read more
If you’re craving more bands like Bon Iver, then this list of similar artists will have something for you. Since forming in 2006, Bon Iver have released four studio albums. From the lofi indie folk of For Emma, Forever Ago (2008) to the sophisticated and experimental i, i, (2019) Bon Iver’s sound has massively evolved. … Read more
Manchester is home to a large number of the UK’s best rappers. With its own distinctive sound, and a rapidly growing list of rappers to its name, Manchester is undoubtedly the rap capital of the north of England. Let’s dive in and discover Manchester’s best rappers. Children of Zeus Stradling hip-hop and neo-soul, Children of … Read more
In hip-hop and related music genres, it’s common to refer to ‘bars’ or ‘spitting bars.’ So what is a bar in rap? A bar in rap and hip-hop is a unit of measurement that means 4 crotchets (or 4 single beats) worth of lyrics. However, bars can also refer more generally to a rapper’s lyrics. … Read more
Since its inception in the 90s, math rock has been the home of some of the most forward-thinking rock bands out there. Combining the use of complex, hypnotic grooves, with layered up guitar harmonies, math rock bands have sprung up around the world to serve its satisfying sounds to those strange sorts of music-heads who … Read more
They’re not easy to find, but there are a few bands like Radiohead out there. In this list of similar artists to Radiohead, you’re sure to find something you like (even if you don’t agree with all of the artists on the list). Since the release of their debut album Pablo Honey in 1993, Radiohead … Read more
Whether you’re a pro bass guitarist or simply a lover of brilliant bass lines, you’re about to discover some of the best bass songs ever written. This extensive list of songs highlights iconic bass lines and bass-heavy songs from across different genres. These tracks showcase the way that a good bass player does more than … Read more
This list of tropical tunes and beach songs are guaranteed to deliver good vibes. Featuring a mixture of classic songs and rare vintage tunes from the tropics, these are the best songs for a heat wave, wherever you are in the world. Get a piña colada in your hand and turn those speakers up! Scroll … Read more
Tracing its origins back to the 1960s, ambient music is entering its seventh decade as a genre. And, so far, the 2020s are looking like some of the best years that ambient music has seen. Perhaps it was something to do with lockdowns and pandemics, but in the last couple of years, there has been … Read more
Looking to sell your unwanted or old vinyl records? There are thousands of music lovers and record collectors who will pay good money for your unwanted vinyl. In this article, we look at the best places to sell your old records online, and direct to stores who will buy your records. At the end, I … Read more
This list of the best old gospel songs showcases some of the best gospel songs of all time. Many of these are traditional gospel classics and Christian hymns that have been performed by many artists over the years. The list also throws in a couple of more contemporary gospel tunes that have become modern classics. … Read more
Frank Ocean is one of the great recording artists of our generation. Sitting on the boundary of a number of music genres, his distinctive style has been best described as alternative RnB or indie soul. But with relatively little output since his 2016 album Blonde, are there any artists like Frank Ocean to keep us … Read more
Minimalist music is often misunderstood and too rarely given the appreciation it deserves. In this article, we’ll take a quick look at the fundamentals of minimalist music, as well as running through some of the best minimalist composers of the last few decades – from the genre’s originators to contemporary innovators. What is minimalism in … Read more
Ghana is responsible for producing some of the world’s most brilliant and most influential musicians. Famous for highlife music – a genre native to Ghana – this African nation has also produced a number of amazing afrofunk artists, and in recent times, some world-class afrofusion and hip-hop artists – spawning the genre of hiplife, which … Read more
Whether you’re an up and coming artist looking for exposure, or simply an RnB and soul lover looking for new music, there are dozens of soul and RnB blogs out there. The difficult part is actually finding the quality ones. So to help you on your journey of music discovery, we’ve done the hard work … Read more
Acid jazz is a sub-genre of jazz that draws primarily on elements of jazz, funk, soul and disco. The term was first coined by Gilles Peterson, who went on to form Acid Jazz Records. The genre enjoyed its heyday in London in the late 1980s and early 1990s. By using funk and disco rhythms, acid … Read more
Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th century in the deep American south, blues and jazz music share some commonalities, as well as some significant differences. The main difference between blues and jazz is the use of different scales and different instrumentation. Blues music tends to adhere to simple chord progressions and relatively simple … Read more
At the age of just 22, Manchester rapper Aitch has a net worth of roughly £1 million. His rise to popularity began in 2018, meaning that his significant wealth has been accrued in just four years since the start of his music career. It would be fair to say that the net worth of an … Read more
Jazz Music Stops is a reaction image and meme based on what might seem, at first blush, to be a fairly unremarkable painting. The image depicts a jazz musician, smartly dressed in a playing an upright double bass and pulling a face of apparent disgust. The bracketed words (jazz music stops) in yellow are the … Read more
Jazz has seen something of a revival in recent years, with a wave of new talent springing up in the UK jazz scene, and around the world. One of the best ways to discover new music has always been to turn to the professional curators, who spend their days seeking out new artists. With that … Read more
