Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
It's hard to pin down The Faint. They're an American dance-rock band that has been around since 1995, combining elements of new wave, alternative rock and electronica music into something truly unique. Despite their flexible sound, they have won the hearts of many listeners who have been drawn in by their melodic approach to ele…
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Are you a fan of The Gathering, the legendary Dutch Alternative rock band? If so, you know that they have to be credited for pushing the boundaries of Rock music with their eclectic mix of Progressive and Gothic Metal in…
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You know the feeling when you hear a song that just immediately grabs your attention? It's inspiring, makes your blood pump hard and fast through your veins, and drives on with an infectious beat. That’s the kind of soun…
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The Knife has become an iconic name in the music industry, combining cutting-edge electronica with thought-provoking political narratives. Similar to other notable artists such as Björk and Radiohead, The Knife's boundar…
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The Used has frequently been framed as a one-hit wonder on both ends of the critical spectrum, but newly found listeners are quick to realize that their music runs far deeper than that. As you take a minute to listen and…
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The Veronicas, an Australian pop-rock duo comprised of twin sisters Jess and Lisa Origliasso, is one of the most polarizing music acts in recent history. With some fans praising their innovative sound and poignant lyrics…
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With their own brand of gothic metal, the Norwegian music phenomenon Theatre of Tragedy has been creating a stir since their aptly named debut album ‘Vanguard’ was released in 1995. Spanning three decades and eight album…
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There is no doubt that Tiamat has a vast and loyal following within the metal/rock community. With their blend of doom metal, gothic rock, progressive rock and ambient music, they have produced some truly unique tunes th…
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What can we say about Tiga that hasn't been said already? He is a talented electronic musician, an innovator and risk-taker with his music, as well as being an engaging live performer. On the other hand, many of his song…
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Timo Maas is an electronic music producer whose mastery of both the dancefloor and movie soundtrack have kept audiences enthralled for decades. His body of work spans from bouncy, house-inspired tracks to chilled out amb…
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Tristania is a Norwegian gothic metal band whose unique sound has earned them the accolade of being one of the few groups to create their own subgenre, which some have referred to as “dark wave.” While Tristania may not…
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Vitalic is one of the most established and celebrated artists in electronic music today. From his influential early work to his more recent hits, he has been able to both wow and criticize listeners with his high-energy…
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Vive la fete is a electro-pop duo from Belgium consisting of multi-instrumentalists Elke and Danny Mommens. Their music has been described as ethereal keyboards, programmed drums and dreamy guitars combined with uncompro…
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Since their inception in 1996, Within Temptation has established themselves as a trailblazer for symphonic metal. Combining memorable melodies with aggressive riffs and ethereal vocals, the group quickly rose to fame wit…
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Xandria has been captivating listeners for years with their dark-yet-emotive symphonic metal. They have skillfully blended heavier elements like double bass drums and growly distorted guitars, with beautiful lighter yet…
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