Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Portishead have been one of the most highly-regarded bands in the world since emerging on the music scene in 1991. With a reputation for haunting soundscapes and innovative production, it's not hard to understand why their fanbase is so devoted. But while their style may be praised and even imitated, Portishead are far from perf…
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Porter Robinson has been around for years, and he's been part of the electronic music landscape for just as long. From his early albums which blended soothing synths with dance-ready beats to his more recent releases tha…
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It can be difficult to identify the perfect artist for your musical tastes. Everyone has something they love, and something that falls flat in their opinion. Porcupine Tree is a progressive rock act from Hemel Hempstead,…
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One of the most successful and iconic hard rock bands of all time, Poison has been entertaining listeners since their formation in 1983. With infectious riffs and larger-than-life choruses, it’s no wonder they have sold…
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The Finnish rock band Poets of the Fall has had a long and winding history in their respective music industry. They’ve seen success from all levels, both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. However, for eve…
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Since their beginnings in the early 2000s, Australian dance music duo Pnau have been at the forefront of electronic music. Their sound has been constantly evolving and continuously breaking boundaries with a unique blend…
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Stone Temple Pilots have been a prominent figure in the music industry since the early nineties. Over their career, they’ve gained both faithful fans and vehement critics: inevitably, both camps have varying opinions of…
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Do you ever find yourself listening to a song and being so moved by its sound that it has the power to take over your whole day? That is exactly how I felt when I first heard the music of Play, an expressive pop artist w…
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Plaid is a music group that has been around since the early 1990s, creating sounds and exploring ideas between them. Their sonic output continuously oscillates between spaced out electro-pop and dense algorithmic noise p…
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It's difficult to deny the impact PJ Harvey has had on music since her debut back in 1991. The Mercury Prize-winning artist is possibly one of the most influential female musicians of all time, having penned an impressiv…
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Since surfacing on the music scene in the late 1980s, Pixies have been revered as one of the most influential rock bands of all time. While their dreamy sound and surreal lyrics certainly deserve praise, there is much mo…
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Pink Floyd is arguably one of the greatest bands of all time. Their music comes with both criticism and praise from fans across different generations – many celebrating their ability to create a timeless sound, while oth…
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If you're a fan of the post-hardcore scene, then no doubt you've heard of Pierce The Veil. Since their beginning in 2006, they have pushed boundaries and created unique sounds that are unparalleled within the genre. Alth…
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When it comes to drum and bass, Photek has become one of the most iconic producers many listeners know. Although originally active in the 90s as a pioneer in the genre, he continues to craft subtle yet powerful drums tra…
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Phoenix is an alt-rock band renowned for creating wildly experimental and ambitious music that often toes the line between captivating brilliance and chaotic overstimulation. Though they have gained a loyal following of…
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