Explore artists, records, scenes and the ideas that shape sound. The Staimusic blog connects music stories with the listening archive.
Cloud Nothings are one of those 'love or hate' bands. Whether you love their energy filled, punk-pop anthems that make you feel like shouting along with every word they sing, or can't stand them and instantly reach for the 'skip' button on your music player when one of their tunes come on, there is no denying Cloud Nothings know…
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Are you a fan of the godfather of rock and roll, Chuck Berry? While he was often known for his mischievous behavior like being arrested in 1959 on suspicion of transporting an underaged girl across state lines, you can't…
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Its easy to have strong opinions when it comes to Chris Cornell's music - he has had so many hits that it can be hard to keep up! Whether you're a fan of his work with Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave or even h…
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Who knew that Chevelle's music could bring out so many intense reactions? From ardent fans to music critics, it seems everyone has an opinion about the popular musician. And today, we turn our critical lens towards his l…
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No matter what your taste in music is, it’s safe to say that you’ve probably heard at least one Capital Cities song. After their successful debut single “Safe and Sound” went viral on streaming services like Spotify and…
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If you've ever heard Candlebox's music, you know that they have an acquired taste - and that taste just might need some acquiring! With their alternative grunge sound, the band has created a musical style unlike any othe…
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Cake is a music artist the world loves - or maybe we’re just too scared to tell them that their songs aren’t all they think they are. We can all agree at least one of Cake's singles should have never made it past the rec…
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Cage The Elephant has been a renowned icon in the music industry since his debut album back in 2008, but even die-hard fans have to admit that not all of their songs could make your feet tap. While some may call them edg…
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If you’re a lover of music, then chances are you've heard of the phenomenon that is Bush. While many people can agree that he has had some major hits and released some amazing songs over the years, there is one thing tha…
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Are you one of those die-hard Burning fans that plays their music at full volume every chance they get? We get it, we've been there too - until now. After listening closely to the lyrics, turns out Burning isn't really s…
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If you thought Bryan Adams was a one-hit wonder, think again (especially if you've just heard the 1980s classic Summer of '69). This legendary musician has managed to release a string of top hits over the years, ranging…
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Are you a fan of Broken Social Scene, the Canadian-based musical collective? If so, you may be interested to hear my take on this acclaimed band. As someone who has followed their music for many years now, I can’t help b…
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If there were an award for the most poetic and introspective lyrics of all time, Bright Eyes would undoubtedly be a leading contestant. However, if you ask me, some of their stuff has been so saturated with metaphors tha…
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If you're a fan of Breaking Benjamin, you might want to look away now. If not, prepare yourself for an honest review that is sure to break this artist's fans' hearts. To be clear - this critique follows no bias -- I'm fo…
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It's no secret that Bombay Bicycle Club have built a loyal fan base of listeners desperate for something offbeat yet creative, but if there's one thing fans can agree on - it's that the band is definitely not perfect! As…
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