Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Love them or hate them, Skinny Puppy has been an undeniable force in modern alternative music since they first came onto the scene in 1982. They’ve been heavily criticized over the years for their use of samples and synthesizers mixed with aggressive riffs and drum beats - but no one can deny that they've created a unique sound.…
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When it comes to the music industry, Silverstein is a name that has been around since the early 2000s. With their unique musical style and emotionally charged lyrics, this band has gained a huge fanbase and critical reco…
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It's no secret that fans of post-hardcore music have strong opinions about their favorite artists, and there's almost always something keen to be said both for and against them. Such is the case with Saosin - an iconic f…
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It’s not easy to sum up the musical stylings of Russian Circles in a few words. This experimental post-rock trio has played an important role in the post-metal genre, creating entrancing and captivating music and pushing…
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Rob Zombie, the legendary shock rocker who has been breaking boundaries for decades, has had a great impact on music. His innovative style – combining hard rock and metal with horror-movie-style theatrics – has earned hi…
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If you're a fan of the post-hardcore scene, then no doubt you've heard of Pierce The Veil. Since their beginning in 2006, they have pushed boundaries and created unique sounds that are unparalleled within the genre. Alth…
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Taking the world of music by storm with their experimental sound, Pain of Salvation has stirred up many debates among fans and critics alike over the years. With an eclectic blend of rock, progressive metal, jazz fusion,…
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Pain is a Swedish metal band that has been around for more than two decades and made quite an impact on the heavy music genre. From rage-filled riffs to grandiosely arranged tracks, their sound was a beast of its own. So…
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Our Last Night is a post-hardcore rock band that have taken the music industry by storm with their unique blend of heavy hitting riffs and melodic choruses. Since their formation in 2004, they have released five albums,…
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There is no denying that Osi has been a major player in the music and entertainment industry for decades. The multi-genre artist has created some of the most iconic, soulful and heartwarming pieces of music for listeners…
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Oomph! is a German electronic music group that has been pushing the boundaries of alternative and industrial music since 1989. They have received both criticism and praise for their diverse range of influences, styles, e…
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Oceansize has received both critical acclaim and plenty of criticism for their emotive, melodic sound. On the one hand, the British shoegaze/post-rock group is praised for their intense music that combines driving riffs…
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Nevermore is an American band who started on the Seattle metal scene in 1995 and made a name for themselves with their unique blend of progressive metal mixed with heavy elements. They gathered quite the dedicated fanbas…
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Motionless In White have been in the metalcore music scene since 2010, and are known for their intense stage presence, powerful vocals and creative blend of heavy riffs with melodic instrumentation. While their fans prai…
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Ministry has been making a powerful impact on the music industry for decades, creating an unforgettable sound filled with industrial metal and electronic-infused elements. But it would be remiss to ignore some of the cri…
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