Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Das Efx, known for their fast-paced flows and comedic deliveries, have long been considered a cornerstone in the hip hop community. Although some may be quick to criticize their seemingly limited subject matter or less than genius wordplay, it’s impossible to deny that Das Efx were trailblazing innovators who altered the sonic t…
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When you think about the Finnish music producer, Darude, one word comes to mind - and that word is “Sandstorm”. Yes, its true – this musician has become so closely associated with his bass-dropping trance hit from 1999 t…
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With a name like Dark Tranquillity, you would expect them to make music that's super depressing and dark. But despite the name, they actually have some pretty eclectic tunes that will leave you feeling anything but tranq…
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Are you a fan of Danzig? Do the heavy metal riffs and punk-inspired singing appeal to your musical tastes? Perhaps you just enjoy scaring yourself silly with the artist's dark lyrics. No matter what draws you to his song…
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Hey, all you music fans! Are you ready to hear two sides of the story? It's time for another one of my Something Critic and Something Good about... series and this time I'm taking a deep dive into Danny Brown. The rapper…
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Over the years, singer and songwriter Daniel Bedingfield has been known for his powerful vocal range and eye-catching music videos. But what many music fans may not know is that there are both critiqued aspects as well a…
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If there is one thing that history can agree on, it's that D'Angelo has a unique sound. His soulful voice, exceptional songwriting ability and funky production are unmatched and have earned him the respect of the music i…
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Damian Marley is one of the biggest international reggae stars in the world, and his distinct style has been influencing generations since he first stepped into the music scene. Whether you love him or hate him (and let’…
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What would be a better way to start the week than talking about two of music’s most iconic figures, Daft Punk? That’s right--we are going to take some time today to discuss something critical and something good about thi…
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Ahh, Daedelus. For those who are unfamiliar with the artist's work, one could say he is a bit of an enigma - creating music that ranges from distinctly experimental to even classical styles and has won him acclaim from b…
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With their unique blend of hip hop, rap, and Latin influences Cypress Hill has been making waves in the music industry since they burst onto the scene in 1988. From empowering social messages to raw lyrics about street l…
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If you’ve never heard of the multi-talented, one and only Cyndi Lauper, then you must be living under a rock! The singer-songwriter and iconic 80s figure has given us some of the catchiest pop songs that light up our pla…
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Curtis Mayfield may be best known for his smooth soul sounds and positive messages about empowerment, but if you take a closer look at this legendary musician’s body of work there's quite a lot to uncover. From being cri…
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If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like for a band from the indie-rock scene to be considered one of the coolest acts in modern music, then look no further than Cursive. It seems that nearly everyone has an opinion…
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If you're a fan of 90s' music, then one artist that likely pops into your mind is Culture Beat. These Euro-dance trailblazers were part of an era when club beats collided with synthpop – a match made in musical heaven! B…
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