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Exploring the Emotional Rollercoaster of Burial's Music
Burial

Exploring the Emotional Rollercoaster of Burial's Music

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to take a guided tour through an emotional rollercoaster, then Buckle your seatbelts and grab some tissues because we’re about to explore the sonic world of Burial. The English elec…

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Burial, music artist, best songs, artist career
Why Avicii is More Than Just a Studio Creation
Avicii

Why Avicii is More Than Just a Studio Creation

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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Avicii, music artist, best songs, artist career
A Critical Assessment of ATB: The Man Behind the Music
Atb

A Critical Assessment of ATB: The Man Behind the Music

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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Atb, music artist, best songs, artist career
Armand Van Helden: Innovation, Autotune and Scepticism
Armand Van Helden

Armand Van Helden: Innovation, Autotune and Scepticism

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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Armand Van Helden, music artist, best songs, artist career
Andrés - A Critical Look at His Music
Andrés

Andrés - A Critical Look at His Music

If you're a fan of Andrés, don't worry - this post isn't meant to bash him! But if you are an honest listener looking for the truth about Andrés's music, then keep reading. From his questionable fashion choices, to his o…

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Andrés, music artist, best songs, artist career
Why Allstars Might Be Due for an Upgrade: A Critique
Allstars

Why Allstars Might Be Due for an Upgrade: A Critique

Do you ever feel like you've heard the same song over and over again? We all know that feeling, and it's definitely possible when it comes to Allstars. While there are certainly some pretty great tunes on their albums an…

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Allstars, music artist, best songs, artist career
The Humorous Truth About Alizée
Alizée

The Humorous Truth About Alizée

Are you an Alizée fan? If so, beware: We’re about to burst your bubble with a bit of humour! Now don't be alarmed, we here at the blog are still huge fans of Alizée. With all her infectious tunes and catchy melodies, she…

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Alizée, music artist, best songs, artist career
BERLIN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2020 ALSO REWARDS  ITALY
Berlin

BERLIN MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 2020 ALSO REWARDS ITALY

Piero Pirupa, an Italian Dj/Producer of Techno-House, honours the “Bel Paese” by winning the 1st position in the video category “Most Bizzare”. Every year a mix of international artists come together in Berlin to attend…

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musica a berlino, Berlin Music Video Awards, dj pirupa, techno, house, scena berlinese
Trance passion in the Love Parade festival
Loving and raving at Love Parade

Trance passion in the Love Parade festival

Electronic dance music festival, Love Parade, held annually starting in 1989, originating in West Berlin, Germany. Matthias Roeingh (“Dr. Motte”) initiated a peace and love parade with over 150 people taking to the stree…

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loveparade, berlin, german, bpitch, dortmund, trance, paul van dyk
An overview of 2-step Garage music
Dance

An overview of 2-step Garage music

2-step garage is an electronic music genre and subgenre of UK garage. The drum beat of 2-step garage is unique and distinctive, a syncopated rhythm that just keeps you there. This music genre involves the use of synthesi…

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2step garage, Craig David, Artful Dodger, London, beat
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