Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
When it comes to the iconic punk rock band The Ramones, many passionate listeners have some strong opinions about their music and style. Some believe that their drive for simplicity and rebellion made them one of the best examples of what punk means, while others find them too simplistic or unoriginal. In this blog post, we'll b…
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The Rapture is a band that has been making waves in the music industry for over two decades. Their eclectic mix of post-punk, dance-rock and disco elements has created an unmistakable sound which continues to evolve with…
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Regarded as one of the greatest alternative rock bands of all-time, the Replacements have had an incredible impact on modern music. When it comes to The Replacements, there’s no shortage of debate about their creative de…
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If you think back to the mid-1960s, one music artist that will likely come to mind is The Righteous Brothers. No matter how many decades have passed since their peak popularity, their songs remain some of the all-time gr…
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Ah the Rolling Stones, whom many of us older folks still hold near and dear to our hearts. From their earliest days as part of the British Invasion in the 1960s, through their long career spanning almost 60 years, there’…
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As a musical group, The Ronettes are known for their unique blend of artistry and glamour that made them one of the most popular girl groups during the 1960s. With undeniable hits like “Be My Baby” and “Walking In The Ra…
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When looking at popular music artists, it is often difficult to not be a bit critical of their sound and style. This is especially true of The Roots - an iconic hiphop group out of Philadelphia who have been making timel…
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When it comes to iconic music of the '70s, The Runaways certainly set a high bar for any up and coming girl bands. Their catchy songs and rebellious attitude represented a different kind of punk rock sound that resonated…
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The Script, an Irish rock band from Dublin, is definitely one of the more popular bands to hit the music scene in recent years. Formed in 2001 by Danny O'Donoghue (vocals) and Mark Sheehan (guitar), The Script is conside…
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Since the mid-1960s, The Seeds have been a pioneering alternative rock band whose influence can be heard in many current acts. Though their music was rooted in 1960s garage and punk sounds, their innovative approach to p…
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The Shirelles created some of the most cohesive and memorable hits of the 1960s, revolutionizing the world of popular music. However, since their initial debut almost 60 years ago, tensions over copyright ownership and d…
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If you’re a fan of classic gothic rock music, then you’ve definitely come across the Sisters of Mercy. The British band, founded in 1980 by Andrew Eldritch and Gary Marx offered fans something new and exciting – an inten…
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If you're a fan of ska and reggae or just enjoy the sound of music that brings back memories from Caribbean getaways, then you've no doubt heard of The Skatalites. As one of the most influential bands in Jamaican ska his…
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For fans of the alternative rock band The Smiths, it goes without saying that their music has impacted them in ways both large and small. Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering the group's work for the first time,…
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If you’re a fan of classic punk, ska, dub and the rebellious spirit that tend to come with it, The Specials have always been keenly held in high regard. There is no denying the influence they’ve had on punk music over th…
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