Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Free was an English rock band that enjoyed much success throughout their career, releasing several albums and singles in the early 1970s and becoming one of the most popular British rock bands of the era. However, while Free may be revered for some of their music and style, there have been a fair share of critics that feel the g…
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Foreigner is an iconic band from the 70s that continues to captivate audiences of all generations. Whether you love them or not, you can't deny their tremendous influence throughout popular music history. There are plent…
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Foghat is a band that has been enjoyed by music-lovers for decades. Since forming in 1971, they have established a solid fan base and had many hit singles such as Slow Ride and Fool For The City. While their hallmark sty…
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Focus may not be the most mainstream artist, but they have made an undeniable mark on the music industry. With a distinct style of jazz and progressive rock combining influences from all over the world, Focus has pushed…
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Fantômas is an experimental metal alto-progressive group that has been around since 1998. From their wild blend of extreme music genres, to their explosions of technical prowess and wild creativity they have made it clea…
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One of the most influential and iconic rock bands in modern times, Exodus has been making hit songs since 1983. Hailing from San Francisco, they have had a major impact on the heavy metal scene with their distinct sound…
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For those who know of them, Eluveitie has been on the Swiss metal scene for more than a decade - standing out amongst their peers with an invigorating blend of traditional folk music and roaring heavy metal. Known for ly…
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Earth has been pushing the boundaries of experimental music since their debut in 1991. From their early work with artists like Tortoise to their critically acclaimed 2020 album Full Upon Her Burning Lips, this experiment…
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Dream Theater is one of the most influential prog-metal bands in recent years. They have attained commercial success ever since they released their debut album back in 1989, which has led to them becoming legendary in th…
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For many rock and metal fans, the name Dokken evokes thoughts of big hair and outrageous make up. After all, the 80s was a time of glitzy glamour for many bands so it's not surprising that Dokken were part of this scene.…
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Rising to popularity in the mid-1970s with his iconic heavy metal voice, Ronnie James Dio has become emblematic of hard rock and metal worldwide. With an expansive discography that spans decades and a passionate followin…
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Are you a Deftones fan? Or maybe you’re not sure who they are and what all the fuss is about. Either way, let me provide an unbiased critique of this beloved rock band from California: On one hand, their music has gracef…
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If you ever grew up listening to 80's hair metal, then it's likely that Def Leppard has had a place in your personal music canon. Known for power ballads and anthems meant for stadium sing-alongs, this iconic band is arg…
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Are you a fan of the legendary rock band, Deep Purple? If not, get ready to change your tune! This blog post is sure to evoke both laughter and admiration from all the listeners out there. We’re going to take an honest l…
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With a name like Dark Tranquillity, you would expect them to make music that's super depressing and dark. But despite the name, they actually have some pretty eclectic tunes that will leave you feeling anything but tranq…
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