Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
If you know anything about jazz music, it's that Coleman Hawkins was a titan of the genre. His saxophone work revolutionized how people approached improvisation and composition in the early to mid-1900s. Yet, as renowned as he was by his admirers, there were plenty who had criticisms for his sometimes eccentric approach to playi…
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It's hard to be a fan of Coldplay - they have an incredibly dedicated cult following but also plenty of critics. Whether you love them or hate them, there is no denying that Coldplay has had a huge impact on popular musi…
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If you're like us and our team of music curators here at Groove Head Records, then you know that it's a huge privilege to be able to listen to the musical gems created by legendary DJ duo Coldcut. Whether they are sampli…
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Cold War Kids have been a much-loved (and sometimes controversial) band since their hit single “Hang Me Up to Dry” first emerged on the indie-rock music scene nearly ten years ago. While some listeners are devoted fans o…
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As a dedicated listener of Coil, I think it's only fair to take a critical look at this innovative and influential project. But before I dive into that, let me start by saying one thing: there is so much greatness here!…
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Do you love the music of Cocteau Twins? Before we get into whether or not they’re the greatest band that ever lived—we must first tackle some of their arguably more controversial qualities: an otherworldly vocal style, s…
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CocoRosie is an experimental indie music duo, consisting of sisters Sierra and Bianca Casady. They have been making noise together for well over a decade now – walking on the wild side with dreamy yet eccentric tunes tha…
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If you're looking to add a bit of edge and chaos to your music playlist, then you'll likely be drawn to Coal Chamber--a metal band from Los Angeles that has been dishing out some seriously intense and original sounds for…
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As Clutch fans, we all have our moments of fanatical joy and elated enthusiasm for the music this band puts out - but sometimes the rest of the world doesn't seem to always feel that same love. To some people jam band so…
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Are you a fan of music? More particularly, are you a fan of swing and jazz? If so, then Club des Belugas is the artist for you! This eclectic group offers something different than what most people expect from this genre.…
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Cloud Nothings are one of those 'love or hate' bands. Whether you love their energy filled, punk-pop anthems that make you feel like shouting along with every word they sing, or can't stand them and instantly reach for t…
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As a rabid fan of classic music, it's hard not to love Cliff Richard. He has been churning out hits for the last six decades and his inimitable tunes are sure to have you singing along before the song is over. But despit…
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Do you live for the hard-hitting beats and politically charged lyrics of Clawfinger? If so, you know that they've been a mainstay in the crossroads between aggro metal and hip hop since their debut album back in 1993. Wh…
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It's time to take a close look at the one and only, Clarence Carter! With many hits under his belt, it would be impossible to deny that this artist has seen great success and fame. After all - who doesn't know the classi…
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When it comes to Clan of Xymox, there is no denying they have an iconic sound. But let's face it, when one digs into their catalog a little deeper, some might accidentally stumble upon music that falls short of the Cold…
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