Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Cake is a music artist the world loves - or maybe we’re just too scared to tell them that their songs aren’t all they think they are. We can all agree at least one of Cake's singles should have never made it past the recording studio, and yet here we are head-bobbing along with laughter in our hearts for an artist that still ins…
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Cage The Elephant has been a renowned icon in the music industry since his debut album back in 2008, but even die-hard fans have to admit that not all of their songs could make your feet tap. While some may call them edg…
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If you thought Bryan Adams was a one-hit wonder, think again (especially if you've just heard the 1980s classic Summer of '69). This legendary musician has managed to release a string of top hits over the years, ranging…
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Are you a fan of Broken Social Scene, the Canadian-based musical collective? If so, you may be interested to hear my take on this acclaimed band. As someone who has followed their music for many years now, I can’t help b…
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If there were an award for the most poetic and introspective lyrics of all time, Bright Eyes would undoubtedly be a leading contestant. However, if you ask me, some of their stuff has been so saturated with metaphors tha…
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It's no secret that Bombay Bicycle Club have built a loyal fan base of listeners desperate for something offbeat yet creative, but if there's one thing fans can agree on - it's that the band is definitely not perfect! As…
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If you’re a fan of Bloc Party, prepare to be slightly miffed! As a listener who has heard more than one of their albums (namely Silent Alarm and Four), I can tell you that it's often tough to know what exactly they're tr…
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Are you a fan of Beach House's dreamy, hazy indie rock that always makes you feel as if you're in some sort of romantic time warp? Well, they may have won over critics and listeners alike with their oh-so-dreamy tunes bu…
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Are you ready for the ultimate Bastille takedown? If you're a fan of this eclectic British band, then be warned - what's about to come may shake your loyalty! But if you are someone who has never been able to get on boar…
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We all know that artist Awolnation makes some pretty awesome music… but have you ever stopped to think about the lyrics? Sure, they may be catchy and totally bumping when you blast the song from your car speakers – but i…
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It’s not easy to be a music fan these days. With artists constantly pushing out new tracks for their devoted fans, it can be hard to keep up with who is actually good and who should have stayed in the studio. Unfortunate…
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If you love Thom Yorke, Flea and Nigel Godrich, then you probably already know about Atoms For Peace. If not, here's the setup: a supergroup of sorts pieced together by some of music’s most popular artists to create a br…
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Atlas Genius could be considered the godfather of the modern music industry, amassing billions of fans and dozens of award nominations for his work. But if we're being honest here, the truth is that Atlas Genius may actu…
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Love 'em or hate 'em, there's no denying that the British indie rock band Alt-J has made a huge impact on music culture. However, if you talk to any seasoned fan of alternative music then chances are they'll have quite a…
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Ahh, 311 – the band that we all know and love and quite possibly hate just a little bit. Whether you were tapping your toes to All Mixed Up in middle school or tuning out some of their more… controversial hits during hig…
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