Author: Shauna Murphy
on Nov 22, 2025
How 1970s Soft Rock Is Shaping Modern Indie Pop Today
Modern indie pop is quietly borrowing the warmth, harmonies, and emotional depth of 1970s soft rock - not as nostalgia, but as a more honest alternative to today’s digital pop. Artists like Father John Misty and Japanese Breakfast are reviving a sound once dismissed as too smooth.
on Apr 30, 2025
Soul Record Labels: How Motown, Stax, and Philadelphia International Shaped R&B
Motown, Stax, and Philadelphia International defined soul music in the 60s and 70s with distinct sounds, business models, and cultural impacts. Each label shaped R&B in ways that still echo today.
on Mar 9, 2025
Producers Behind 1980s Glam Metal: How Gloss, Grit, and Radio Hooks Built a Sound That Dominated the Charts
Discover how producers like Mutt Lange shaped the glossy, gritty sound of 1980s glam metal with layered guitars, stacked vocals, and radio-ready hooks that dominated the charts-and still influence music today.