Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Good morning, fellow music aficionados! I know most of us know Charli XCX as one of the favorite pop stars in town – she popularized singing about partying and having a good time, and really pushed boundaries with her amazingly catchy songs. However, here at this blog we have decided to take a more critical look at Charli’s work…
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Everyone knows Brandon Flowers—he’s the critically acclaimed, award-winning multi-platinum rock god with a soft spot for his fans. Those who gather atop the meadows each Saturday night just to worship at his feet merely…
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Are you a fan of Brand New? The artist who keeps struggling to put out an album they actually wrote themselves, as opposed to the collab-heavy records their fans have been subjected to over the years? If so then this blo…
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Have you ever come across a music artist that made you want to put your hands over your ears and bolt out of the room? That's exactly how I felt when I first heard Box Car Racer – what an eye-roll inducing experience. It…
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If you're like me and grew up listening to Billy Talent, you may have thought that this Canadian punk rock artist could do no wrong – until now. With their latest singles proving anything but inspiring, I think it's time…
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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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It’s no secret that April March has an enormous and devoted following. But is it really justifiable? After all, her music isn't exactly groundbreaking. It's catchier than a cold but definitely not as revolutionary as she…
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Do you ever feel like the end of the world is coming and there's nothing we can do about it? Well, that's what Apocalyptica had us singing - literally - with their metal opera music back in the 80s. Their unique blend of…
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Are you a fan of Anberlin? Do you find yourself utterly enthralled with every single one of their songs? Well, chances are that if we spoke face-to-face about the band, we probably wouldn't agree on much. Don't get me wr…
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Are you an alter ego master? Whether you've been perfecting your act for years or are just considering a dramatic career change, there is no doubt that becoming an alter ego can be incredibly rewarding. However, it also…
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Do you ever feel like something is missing in your life? That’s how I felt after listening to After Forever's new album, and it had nothing to do with my need for more Death Cab For Cutie. Instead, what I was missing was…
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Are you a fan of AFI? Well, if your music tastes go beyond just having Miss Murder on repeat for hours on end, then you might be in luck. This blog post will dive deep into the intricacies of this iconic band: from their…
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Founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995 by singer and musician Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody, Evanescence is a rock band that has captivated audiences around the world. After releasing independent EPs as a duo in the…
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Jo with some friends watch a football match, afterward, they go to a discotheque. They drink a lot. Jo knows a girl and they have sex in a public bathroom. At 7 a.m. a drunk woman reaches her house. Her husband told her:…
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Okay, let’s face it, even to the most optimistic, exuberant, shining among us happen to have bad days. Those days when our mood translates into seeing everything dyed black. What is called blue modo. And even on these oc…
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