Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
If you love Thom Yorke, Flea and Nigel Godrich, then you probably already know about Atoms For Peace. If not, here's the setup: a supergroup of sorts pieced together by some of music’s most popular artists to create a brand new sound. It’s intriguing, it’s experimental and it has been met with mixed reviews from fans and critics…
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Atlas Genius could be considered the godfather of the modern music industry, amassing billions of fans and dozens of award nominations for his work. But if we're being honest here, the truth is that Atlas Genius may actu…
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If you're an Atb listener, you may want to look away now! We’re sure this post will be the cause controversy among fans of the German trance musician, so prepare yourselves. But what else can we expect when one goes beyo…
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If you're a fan of At the Gates, we're guessing that you think their music is perfect. After all, why wouldn't it be? The band writes great songs and puts on amazing live shows filled with passionate energy. But here at…
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You know that you're in for a wild ride when it comes to listening to At the Drive-In's music. With their intense guitar riffs and passionate vocals, they never fail to bring an energetic performance. However, if there i…
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Astrud Gilberto has been known as a musical trailblazer in Brazil, but there's one thing about her music that many headlines fail to mention: it can sometimes sound like elevator music. From the mellow bossa nova of “The…
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Are you having trouble sleeping at night? Are all your friends asking for tickets to Asking Alexandria concerts, but you just can't stomach the thought of listening to them? Well, in that case – have we got news for YOU!…
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Asian Kung-Fu Generation is arguably one of the most renowned music artists in modern Japan. You'd almost expect their songs to be filled with graceful energy and powerful martial arts moves – but, alas, no matter how ha…
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If you're a serious fan of music, then Asian Dub Foundation needs no introduction. This pioneering group has been pushing the boundaries between complex intellectual vibes and melodic globalization for over two decades n…
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If there's one thing we know about Asaf Avidan, it's that he loves to fill the hearts of his listeners with captivating melodies and meaningful lyrics. But don't let this sweet sounding artist fool you—there's a critic i…
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Are you ready for an outrageous statement? Art Tatum was the greatest pianist who ever lived—or at least that's what some people say. But, have you ever listened to one of his songs and wondered why it never made the top…
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Are you a fan of Art Blakey’s music? Sorry to break it to you, but he might not be the musical genius that you had built him up to be. In this blog post, we’re going to take a closer look at some of the less-than-stellar…
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If you’ve ever said to yourself “Gee, I wonder what would happen if Armand Van Helden and a household blender had a baby?” then congratulations! You’re in good company. Those of us familiar with the prolific house music…
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Aretha Franklin was a force to be reckoned with when it came to music. She became one of the most celebrated figures during her time and continues to influence many musicians even today. But even if she is revered by mil…
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Have you ever experienced so much hype for a music artist that, when you finally get the chance to listen to them, there's only one thought running through your mind? That's what it feels like to experience Arctic Monkey…
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