Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
We all have someone in our lives that just won’t get the hint when it comes to music: that one person who always insists on playing Bruce Springsteen on any available stereo. For those of us haunted with the depressing monotony of Boss songs, there is hope! To prove once and for all, not every tune needs The Glitter Surrounding…
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There isn't a person in the world who hasn't at least heard of Bruce Dickinson, music icon extraordinaire. With his razor-sharp wit and rambunctious onstage demeanor it's no wonder that Dickinson is one of the most belov…
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If you've ever heard the 1980s-era hits from British synthpop band Bronski Beat, then you know their music can be described using a lot of adjectives: catchy, infectious and - most notably – cheesy. Sure, listening to Sm…
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Brokencyde has been the villain of the music scene for a long time now. From their auto-tuned lyrics, to their questionable fashion decisions, these guys definitely have not endeared themselves to many listeners. But whi…
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Are you a fan of Broken Social Scene, the Canadian-based musical collective? If so, you may be interested to hear my take on this acclaimed band. As someone who has followed their music for many years now, I can’t help b…
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Broadway the music artist may have all the hit singles, tons of money, and a large fanbase but he still has his flaws. We want to take this time to give a comedic look at some of Broadway's missteps when it comes to his…
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Have you ever noticed that while driving down the road, you seem to encounter Broadcast's music everywhere? Whether it’s playing on the radio in your car or blaring through a store speaker system - there’s no escaping th…
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Bring Me the Horizon is a heavy metal band that has been around for many years, and it’s fair to say that they have amassed a passionate following. But if you’re like me and not exactly well-versed in all things Bring Me…
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If there were an award for the most poetic and introspective lyrics of all time, Bright Eyes would undoubtedly be a leading contestant. However, if you ask me, some of their stuff has been so saturated with metaphors tha…
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If you're a fan of Brian Wilson's music, then you know him as the genius behind some of the most iconic surf rock anthems to come out of California in the 1960s. But what many fans may not realize is that his musical car…
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We all know Brian Eno as the renowned British music producer, composer and recording artist who has shaped our lives with his creative vision. But while he may be widely celebrated for his some of most innovative avant-g…
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If you could encapsulate the music of Brett Dennen in three words, it would be sweet but muddled. Sounding more like a confusing Pinterest smoothie than an upbeat folk singer, Brett Dennen has created a strange and uniqu…
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Are you ready to hear something controversial about Brenda Lee, the country music star and pop sensation from days gone by? If so, buckle up – because what we’re about to tell you might just shock some of her most dedica…
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If you're a fan of Breaking Benjamin, you might want to look away now. If not, prepare yourself for an honest review that is sure to break this artist's fans' hearts. To be clear - this critique follows no bias -- I'm fo…
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It's easy to look up Brandy and see her as a hit-making music artist whose silky vocals catapulted her career to dizzying heights. But here at We Listen, we thought it might be fun to take a deeper dive and pick apart th…
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