Rhythms of Our Soul: The Top Rhythm and Blues Artists and Their Legacy
So who is the greatest R&B artist? There have been so many great artists that have spanned the decades, its difficult to choose. Each artist … Read more
Music Genres
Ranked: Best Boy Bands of All Time
A boy band is a group of male singers whose members are typically in their teens or early 20s, perform pop music, and are marketed … Read more
What is Folk Rock?
Folk music has been around for ages, which is why there have been many subgenres of it that have been developed throughout the years. However, … Read more
What is Shock Rock?
There have been many peculiar and obscure music genres that have been developed over the years, but none is as over-the-top and exotic as shock … Read more
History of Rhythm and Blues
Rhythm and blues, also called rhythm & blues or R&B, is a type of music genre predominantly performed in the African communities during the 1940s. … Read more
What Is “Easy Listening” Music?
Have you encountered a piece of particular music on the radio – something that’s pleasant enough to the ears but not too intrusive to demand … Read more
History of Britpop
Britpop is a musical and cultural movement that emerged in the United Kingdom in the mid-1990s. The emphasis of Britpop is Britishness, as its subjects … Read more
The History of Ska
Ska is truly a unique Jamaican contribution to the music world, along with rocksteady and reggae, to which it is a precursor. Ska combines other … Read more
The History of Shoegaze
Rock music doesn’t always have to be rough, gritty, or riddled with obvious rage. It can also be dreamy, heavenly, obscure, and passive-aggressive. These are … Read more
The History of New Wave
It’s incredible to think that music comes in many styles and forms that appeal either to the broader audience or to a particular type of … Read more
History of Industrial Music
Industrial music is a music genre that has transgressive, harsh, and proactive themes as well as sounds. Music enthusiasts call this genre the most aggressive … Read more
The History of Techno Music
From being an underground movement to being (a brief) mainstream phenomenon, the reception towards techno music is as evolving as the sound itself. Techno is … Read more
History of Grunge Music
Grunge is not only a type of music genre – it is also a fashion statement, lifestyle, culture, and attitude. What used to be an … Read more
The History of Funk
Funk is a music genre that is well-known for its groove and stimulating vibe – which is common in dance music. Originated in African-American communities … Read more