Author: Simply Darling
on Dec 13, 2025
1990s Album Reviews: How Star Ratings Built the Decade’s Musical Canon
The 1990s shaped modern music criticism through star ratings and letter grades that defined which albums became classics. From Rolling Stone to Robert Christgau, critics held immense power-but fans ultimately decided what lasted.
on Nov 5, 2025
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.
on Nov 5, 2025
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.