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What genre is XXXTentacion?

What genre is XXXTentacion?

Ever been stuck trying to explain what exactly you're listening to when someone asks about XXXTentacion's music? You're not alone! He wasn’t just an artist, he was a chameleon, effortlessly moving through genres and bend…

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XXXTentacion, genre, hip hop music, SoundCloud
Garbage: The Alternative Rock Band from Wisconsin
Garbage

Garbage: The Alternative Rock Band from Wisconsin

Garbage is a band from Madison, Wisconsin that has been producing music since 1994. This alternative rock group has released six studio albums and sold over 17 million records worldwide. Their unique sound, which incorpo…

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Garbage, music artist, best songs, artist career
The Enduring Legacy of Galaxie 500 in Alternative Rock
Galaxie 500

The Enduring Legacy of Galaxie 500 in Alternative Rock

Unless you’re an indie music aficionado, chances are you’ve never heard of the shoegaze group Galaxie 500. Regardless, their influence runs deep within the genre and they have left a lasting impact on the world of altern…

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Galaxie 500, music artist, best songs, artist career
Remembering Fugazi: A Look at Their Legacy
Fugazi

Remembering Fugazi: A Look at Their Legacy

Fugazi, the band that quickly climbed to cult-like status in the late '80s and 90s with their alternative rock sound has since achieved iconic status. With a variety of musical genres meeting classic punk sensibilities,…

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Fugazi, music artist, best songs, artist career
The Ups and Downs of Freelance Whales' Indie Pop Sound
Freelance Whales

The Ups and Downs of Freelance Whales' Indie Pop Sound

It's clear that Freelance Whales have made an impact on the indie music scene. This New York-based Indie Pop band has been around since 2008, and their dynamic sound of heavy synths and layered drums, along with intricat…

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Freelance Whales, music artist, best songs, artist career
The Pros and Cons of Being a Franz Ferdinand Fan
Franz Ferdinand

The Pros and Cons of Being a Franz Ferdinand Fan

What do you think of when you hear Franz Ferdinand? For some, the band’s signature brand of post-punk revival has become iconic energy that is impossible to ignore. In their fifteen year career they released four albums,…

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Franz Ferdinand, music artist, best songs, artist career
The Contested Legacy of The Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters

The Contested Legacy of The Foo Fighters

As a successful alternative rock band that has achieved critical and commercial success for over two decades, the Foo Fighters have had their share of both adoration and criticism. With an extensive discography comprised…

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Foo Fighters, music artist, best songs, artist career
The Underrated Brilliance of Fenix TX
Fenix TX

The Underrated Brilliance of Fenix TX

Fenix TX is one of the most underrated and appreciated bands in rock music history. The band formed in 1997 showing an immense amount of promise and potential. However, controversy has shadowed them since their formation…

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Fenix TX, music artist, best songs, artist career
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