Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
It's hard to deny the incredible legacy and influence of The Bar-Kays. Since their emergence on to the music scene in 1966, they have had an extraordinary career—stretching decades across a variety of genres and inspiring countless other artists. This band hasn't just been influential: they've also made some classic tunes along…
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The Beach Boys are undoubtedly one of the most iconic and influential musical acts of all time. Since releasing their first album in 1961, they have gone on to craft some of the most memorable songs of all time – we've a…
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The Bees, a vibrant four-piece indie rock band from the United Kingdom, have made some serious waves in the music scene with their fresh and innovative sound. Though their musical style draws notable influence from a wid…
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If you’re a fan of progressive rock music, then The Beta Band should definitely be on your radar. The UK-based band has been making waves in the alternative rock scene since 1997, releasing nine acclaimed studio albums a…
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Are you a fan of metal music? Do you like to listen to the heavy riffs and screaming synthesized vocals of some of today’s best underground metal bands? If so, then The Black Dahlia Murder is sure to be on your radar. Th…
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We all know The Black Eyed Peas for their chart topping hits and the wave of success they generated in early 2000s, however, the discussion around this musical artist is often complex. Certainly there's something to crit…
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The Blood Brothers were an iconic post-hardcore band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1997. Their music was greatly appealing and influential to genres like emo and post-punk that followed after them. It's no surpri…
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From the moment they burst onto the music scene with their 1994 hit album Brother Sister, The Brand New Heavies have always been controversial. Many listeners have hailed this iconic group for bringing an exciting new so…
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The Breeders have long been a beloved act in the music world, having earned acclaim for their unique and eclectic take on indie-rock. With albums like Last Splash and Year to the Day widely considered as classics of the…
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From smooth funk jams to soulful love ballads, The Brothers Johnson is a musical duo with enduring influence. With an entrancing mix of slick production and solid vocals, their music has been sampled by some of the bigge…
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It's hard to imagine a world without the iconic song Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles, but that's exactly what it was like before this English duo introduced us to our first taste of synth-pop back in 1979. We…
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The Byrds have been an essential part of the music scene since the 1960s. Politically-charged lyrics, meaningful messages for youth and unforgettable folk rock rhythms have never failed to inspire in a time that was othe…
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The Cardigans, a alternative rock/pop band from Sweden, have been producing hit songs since 1992 and now their fans old and new are keen to hear what the veteran artists have to share with contemporary music lovers. With…
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The 1970s was musically dominated by the likes of The Carpenters, an American popular music duo composed of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. From their classic hits like “Superstar” to Close To You, it is no surpris…
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It's no secret that The Cat Empire has made its mark on the music industry, captivating listeners from all walks of life with their eclectic mix of hip hop and jazz. Their knack for fusing together rock, pop, ska and pun…
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