Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Freestyle may not be as popular or talked about as other genres of music, but it is unique and captivating. This lesser known style often provokes conversation due to its allowing for heavily improvised lyrics, turning each show into an entirely different experience. Freestyle's off-the-cuff melodies also contain a combination o…
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It's clear that Freelance Whales have made an impact on the indie music scene. This New York-based Indie Pop band has been around since 2008, and their dynamic sound of heavy synths and layered drums, along with intricat…
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Free was an English rock band that enjoyed much success throughout their career, releasing several albums and singles in the early 1970s and becoming one of the most popular British rock bands of the era. However, while…
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It is hard to deny Freddie King’s place as one of the founders of modern rock 'n' roll. Selling over 15 million records in his lifetime and inventing a signature guitar style that has become an integral part of blues, ja…
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Freddie Hubbard has gone down in history as one of the greatest jazz trumpet players ever to live. His career spanned more than five decades and his influence continues to be appreciated by fellow musicians, fans, and cr…
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Hip-hop artist Freddie Gibbs has been making serious waves in the music industry for a while now, and he's certainly not one to shy away from controversy. His 1998 solo debut, 'ESGN', was widely praised as one of the mos…
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Fred Astaire is an iconic entertainer who has been celebrated and admired by many for his incomparable talent, grace, and charm. His skill as a singer-dancer has left fans mesmerized since the 1920s. However, despite thi…
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Franz Liszt is one of the most iconic figures in romantic classical music. Some consider him a musical genius, others are more critical of his impact on the genre. While there is much debate surrounding his place in hist…
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What do you think of when you hear Franz Ferdinand? For some, the band’s signature brand of post-punk revival has become iconic energy that is impossible to ignore. In their fifteen year career they released four albums,…
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Frankie Goes to Hollywood is a band that has certainly made its mark on music. Widely recognized for their catchy tunes and provocative lyrics, the Liverpool-based band has consistently been pushing boundaries when it co…
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It's hard to find anyone more polarizing in the music industry than Frank Zappa. From his wacky lyrics and wild-sounding melodies, it seems that most either love him or hate him. In respect for both sides of opinions tho…
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First emerging as a solo artist in the mid-1940s, Frank Sinatra debuted with a swagger that captivated millions—belting out timeless songs like “Strangers in the Night” and “My Way.” A popular figure encompassing his era…
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Few modern artists have done as much to shape the contemporary music landscape as Frank Ocean. While his music has been critically acclaimed, it often divides fans into two very distinct camps—those who love him and thos…
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Frank Black, also known by his most infamous pseudonym “Black Francis”, is one of the most influential modern alternative rock songwriters to ever exist. His unique blend of punk and classic pop sensibilities has led to…
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France Gall has been an iconic figure in the French music scene for over fifty years. From her early successes and classic hits, to her later career as a singer and songwriter, she has established a unique trademark that…
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