Archive: 2025/11 - Page 2
Post-Punk’s 1980s Soundscapes: Experiment, Atmosphere, and Art
Post-punk in the 1980s redefined alternative music through atmospheric production, melodic basslines, and experimental textures. Bands like Joy Division and Gang of Four turned alienation into art, influencing decades of indie and alternative rock.
Reggae Bass Lines: Melodic Movement and Earthquake Low End
Reggae bass lines aren't just low notes - they're melodic, rhythmic, and deeply physical. Learn how space, timing, and simplicity create the earthquake low end that defines the genre.
Keyboard Rigs of the 1970s: Minimoog, ARP, and Mellotron in Progressive Rock
The Minimoog, ARP synthesizers, and Mellotron defined the sound of 1970s progressive rock. These bulky, temperamental machines forced musicians to innovate, creating textures no digital plugin can fully replicate today.
Language and Music: How Non-English Songs Found Global Audiences
Non-English songs are dominating global charts, with K-pop, afrobeats, and Spanish music breaking records. Streaming platforms have erased language barriers, letting artists from Nigeria, Japan, and India reach millions without singing a word of English.
How 1970s Soul Shaped Modern R&B: The Sound That Still Echoes Today
The soul music of the 1970s didn't just influence modern R&B-it defined its emotional core. From Marvin Gaye's social anthems to Stevie Wonder's sonic experimentation, this era's live instrumentation and raw vulnerability continue to shape today's biggest artists.