Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Billy Bragg is an alternative singer and songwriter who managed to shock the music industry with his unique blend of folk, punk, skiffle, and rock. While he was applauded for being a revolutionary artist in the 90's – fans had mixed feelings about Billy ever since his decided to record a series of country love songs in 2018. Fro…
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Welcome music lovers and welcome to the latest edition of my blog series about great musical artists! Most of the time in this blog I’m focused on celebrating some of the biggest names in music - but today, we’re going t…
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Are you starting to get bored with the mellow Brazilian tunes of Bebel Gilberto? Don't worry, we have your back! Today, we will be taking a closer look at the artist and providing our no-holds-barred review on why her mu…
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Band of Horses is an artist who's music has long been held in high regard, especially amongst those with a taste for thoughtful yet captivating melodies. But today we're not here to talk about the things that make Band o…
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Ahh Aventura, the popular Bachata-style bachateros whose infectious rhythms and unique style have dominated Latin and pop music for decades. The romanticism of their music has undeniably influenced some of today's bigges…
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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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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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Antônio Carlos Jobim was a beloved music artist, known for his smooth bossa nova tunes that make you want to swing your hips and sway your arms. But despite the massive popularity of his songs, now is the time to pull ou…
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Are you ready for a wild ride? A journey through all the crazy things that make America what it is today? From its people to its politics, we'll be taking a humorous yet critical look at some of the quirks and flaws that…
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If you find yourself randomly singing along to a melancholic folk-rock tune from the late 90's, there is no doubt in my mind that it'll be one of 16 Horsepower's iconic songs! From their original line up to their band co…
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Ever heard of John Martyn? No? Well, you don't have to be too disappointed - even though this musical legend has some truly beautiful and timeless tunes, he's not without his quirks that make him a bit of an acquired tas…
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Balkan is type of music that is originated in the Balkan peninsula of Europe. It is the traditional folk music of Balkan. Balkan peninsula consists of 15 countries and the traditional and music of all these countries sim…
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Maybe, when you visit your grandpa's house in the countryside of the United States, you will find him listening to the old radios, and slow music with folk tunes is played. Perhaps, what your grandpa listens to is the co…
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Jazzy, but not Jazz, maybe this is how I firstly depict my impression of bossa nova music, and perhaps the other people don’t even recognize it. In fact, maybe many people will get confused and also define the bossa nova…
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Are you looking for something new and different when it comes to music? Then Tamil music may be just what you need. Tamil music is a classical form of music originating in the southern India, and has been around for cent…
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