Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Ayreon is one of the most widely respected music artists out there. His stuff appeals to all sorts of different musical tastes, from rock and metal to jazz and folk. But here's the kicker: despite having some truly amazing albums under his belt, I'm not sure if Ayreon really understands what good music should sound like. Sure, h…
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We all know that artist Awolnation makes some pretty awesome music… but have you ever stopped to think about the lyrics? Sure, they may be catchy and totally bumping when you blast the song from your car speakers – but i…
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Avril Lavigne burst into the pop punk music scene in 2002 with her hit single Complicated and has been an iconic figure for teenage angst ever since. Many of us have grown up listening to her music - shouting out our fru…
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Do you ever feel like some music full of cliché teenage angst and sugary-sweet pop can really start to grate on your nerves after a while? We’ve all been there—and for many of us, the artist that springs to mind is Avril…
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Aaliyah, better known as the Princess of R&B or Baby Girl had a fruitful career where singing was what she always knew she wanted to do. She started at the young age of 15 when she released her first song and same-titled…
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If you've ever heard a song from Avicii, chances are you were forced to endure the entire music video of trendy twenty-somethings in colorful outfits jumping around obnoxiously while needlessly waving their hands in the…
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Average White Band is an artist that has been around since the 70s, and while they have had quite a bit of success in their career, there are definitely some flaws to this musical group. Being the brutally honest (but st…
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Ahh Aventura, the popular Bachata-style bachateros whose infectious rhythms and unique style have dominated Latin and pop music for decades. The romanticism of their music has undeniably influenced some of today's bigges…
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Avenged Sevenfold is a music artist that can't seem to catch a break. Whether it's their heavy metal riffs that set your ear drums into overdrive or the singer whose scream seems to echo in your head for days, there's no…
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It’s not easy to be a music fan these days. With artists constantly pushing out new tracks for their devoted fans, it can be hard to keep up with who is actually good and who should have stayed in the studio. Unfortunate…
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Ah, Autechre. Where does one begin when it comes to critiquing this mysterious and legendary artist? Maybe you've heard of them, the acclaimed electronic duo who has been pushing musical boundaries for decades. But let's…
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Augustus Pablo was given to the music world as a gift - a gift that sometimes feels more like a curse. His unique sound mixing jazz, reggae and dub tracks is unparalleled - except when you try to track down the artist hi…
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If you ever had the misfortune of listening to Audioslave's music, then chances are you've already experienced more than a few moments of regret. For some strange reason, they managed to combine all the worst aspects of…
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Are you a fan of Audio Bullys? If so, chances are you’re really passionate about them—maybe even loving their catchy beats and nostalgia-inducing anthems. But here’s the truth whether we like it or not: some of their son…
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Ah, Attack Attack! The energetic and melodic musical group that has taken the hard-core rock world by storm. If there's one thing they know how to do, its make a mediocre song sound amazing and apparently it appeals to l…
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