Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
If there's something constant about Cher, it’s that she always seems to be coming out with new music. Even after decades in the spotlight, she is still an incredibly celebrated and iconic artist. However, for all her successes and accolades - a Grammys lifetime achievement award and three Academy Awards to name just a few- must…
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Have you ever heard a Cascada song and thought to yourself, This is great music? If so, then you're certainly not alone! Unfortunately though, it's becoming increasingly apparent that the main sound of this particular ar…
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If you're listening to Camera Obscura, you might not realize that we are witnessing a musical masterpiece- – or rather an unmasterpiece. While some would argue that the artist is upending traditional rules of sound and i…
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Let's just face it. When we listen to Cameo, something feels disappointing … and it has nothing to do with the band. The lyrics, the beats - they all seem standard at best... no matter how hard we concentrate on decipher…
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It's no secret that Calvin Harris has been on top of the music scene since his debut hit ''We Found Love'', but let’s be real here: he has some…interesting quirks. From his questionable fashion choices, to the often over…
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It's hard to deny the fact that Bruno Mars is an extremely talented artist. His unique blend of pop, funk and soul have had a huge influence on today's music industry, earning him countless awards and accolades since his…
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If you've ever heard the 1980s-era hits from British synthpop band Bronski Beat, then you know their music can be described using a lot of adjectives: catchy, infectious and - most notably – cheesy. Sure, listening to Sm…
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If you're a fan of Brian Wilson's music, then you know him as the genius behind some of the most iconic surf rock anthems to come out of California in the 1960s. But what many fans may not realize is that his musical car…
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Do you remember the 90's music group Bran Van 3000? In their heyday, they were everywhere with hits like 'Drinking in LA' and 'Astounded'. From J. Lo to Celine Dion, everyone seemed to be playing Bran Van 3000 while loun…
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Everyone has a personal taste when it comes to the music they enjoy, but there's no denying that Bonnie Raitt is one of the most beloved singers ever. Her harmonious voice and soulful guitar-playing have been enjoyed for…
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If you thought Blondie was one of the biggest superstars in music, think again! Sure, she made a huge splash with her debut single Heart of Glass and has had commercial success for decades, but for many listeners out the…
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It’s no surprise that Billy Joel is known as one of the most beloved, prolific music artists of all time. He has a knack for writing catchy, memorable songs and singing them with his signature voice. However, what if we…
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Are you a fan of Big Star, the music artist that never fails to charm us with their upbeat tunes and smooth harmonies? Well, it might surprise you to know that there's another side of them - one which makes us question t…
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Whether you consider yourself a fan or not, there’s no denying that Ben E. King is one of the most iconic singers in modern music history. He's done it all - released chart-topping hits and inspired countless covers - he…
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Beloved, the music artist everyone loves to hate! Their songs are so catch and their lyrics so repetitive that you can't help but sing along even if you don't want to. But let's face it—that song is only going to be stuc…
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