Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Few music artists capture the full range of emotion presented in The Crystals’s 1960s catalog. From lighthearted pop melodies to powerful anthems, their discography excels at capturing both critical moments and sheer joyousness. While their songs are considered some of the best examples of early ‘60s rock and roll, certain eleme…
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The Four Tops have been in the music industry for an impressive six decades and continue to be a major influence on today's music. With their distinctive Motown sound, soulful melodies, and passionate harmonies, they are…
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The Get Up Kids have been a beloved staples in the emo-rock scene for decades. Starting out as an angsty teenaged punk band in Kansas City, they rose to prominence and released their first major label album in 1999, beco…
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The KLF is one of the most influential and successful musical groups in history, but not necessarily for their artistic output. With a career spanning two decades, The KLF has always done things differently to reflect a…
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The iconic 60s music group, The Mamas & The Papas, is best known for their sunny California sound and memorable songs such as “California Dreamin’” and “Monday Monday.” While undeniably influential in the evolution of po…
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The Miracles are one of the most influential members of Motown's original acts, and they have been credited with creating a number of songs that still get played regularly on the radio today. From I Second That Emotion t…
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The Police was one of the most influential bands of the late 70s and early 80s, combining elements of reggae, punk, and pop to create chart-topping hits. They've been cited as an influence by many notable artists in the…
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When it comes to legendary rock bands, The Pretenders is one of the frontrunners. Over the last four decades, the band has achieved incredible success through its unique blending of elements from various musical influenc…
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If you think back to the mid-1960s, one music artist that will likely come to mind is The Righteous Brothers. No matter how many decades have passed since their peak popularity, their songs remain some of the all-time gr…
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As a musical group, The Ronettes are known for their unique blend of artistry and glamour that made them one of the most popular girl groups during the 1960s. With undeniable hits like “Be My Baby” and “Walking In The Ra…
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The Shirelles created some of the most cohesive and memorable hits of the 1960s, revolutionizing the world of popular music. However, since their initial debut almost 60 years ago, tensions over copyright ownership and d…
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When they first appeared on the music scene in 1965, The Spencer Davis Group pioneered a unique blend of blues and classic rock that made fans across genres take notice. With iconic hits like Gimme Some Lovin', few can d…
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The Sundays have been a beloved part of the music scene since their debut album in 1991. Combining melodic dream pop with elements of shoegaze and casually alternative, The Sundays built up a cult-like audience that is s…
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From the Motown sound to their iconic fashion, few music acts shape culture like The Supremes did during their heyday. However, as with any public figure or group of people, some criticism must - and has been - leveled a…
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When you hear the phrase The The, an iconic Brit-pop band of the 80s and 90s, lovers of English alternative music often think about their unique sound, and sometimes even critically acclaimed works such as This Is The Da…
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