Author: India Thompson - Page 4
on May 15, 2025
Harmonic Language in Soft Rock: How Jazz Chords Created the Genre’s Signature Sound
Soft rock's signature sound comes not from melodies, but from jazz-influenced chords like maj7 and add9 - played on Rhodes pianos with careful voicing and slow changes. Discover how harmony, not volume, defined the genre.
on Apr 30, 2025
Punk vs Heavy Metal: How Two Rebellion Movements Differed in Sound, Style, and Spirit
Punk and heavy metal both rose as rebellious music movements, but punk screamed with raw simplicity and political fury, while metal roared with technical power and mythic darkness. Their differences shaped two worlds-and their overlap created something even louder.