A list of classic and quirky takes for your listening pleasure. — Cover songs are a musical tradition that embraces homage, imitation, and interpretation. Historically, they have always been present in music — from Christmas carols and traditional folk songs to religious hymns or elevator Muzak. Tribute recordings began to surface in the mid-1960s and 1970s, and since then, variations include all-cover…

As Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is 30, the song has been sampled and covered numerous times. But which version committed the ultimate musical irony? We’re talking to you, Paul Anka! — About the Song Nirvana’s “Nevermind” is one of the most influential rock albums of the 1990s, and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is considered the flagship song of the grunge genre. The title came after Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill spraypainted ‘Kurt smells like Teen Spirit on his bedroom wall; Cobain turned the message…

Electronic music was created as early as 1939. Its evolution was influenced by various factors, including the innovation of experimental composers and their studio techniques, the impact of computers…

This story explores the timeline that led to the movie score which catapulted electronic music to a broader audience. — After the Second World War, the explosion of new technologies helped the development of electronic music. …

A belated music list with works by independent artists you can carry with you in 2022. — Mdou Moctar — Afrique Victime Mdou Moctar — one of the most respected psychedelic rock guitarists from Nigeria — played an open-air gig outside a friend's house in Niamey with his bandmates to test their new material. Soon after, a thrilled crowd surrounded the quartet to dance ecstatically to this absolute gem.

Assisting your healing journey with seven alternative tearjerkers — Many people turn to music for inspiration, comfort, or therapy, and listening to sad music when a relationship ends might be a therapeutic and self-reflective process. So here is an alternative breakup song list to weep, before it's time to move on. The Knife — Heartbeats (2002) "Heartbeats" is a song by Swedish electronic music…

A mix of classic and modern masters. — Over the years, horror cinema has become a cultural phenomenon, with dedicated moviegoers that love to be terrified. From Nosferatu​ and Christopher Lee’s Count Dracula to Freddy Kruger and Hannibal Lecter, these characters have become icons in their own right. Throughout film history, movies heavily rely on music to create…

We all have a funny hangover story to tell. But when is that joke not funny anymore? — I stopped binge drinking eight years ago after waking up in a panic state. Following one of my usual night crawls with friends, I couldn't remember any of my misadventures. I felt like something horrible must have happened, and it became crystal clear that I should stop this nonsense immediately…

Five Classic 1980s Songs Get A Rework — I was excited to discover this 5-track EP by American folk-rocker Angel Olsen — unveiling a different musical side with her versions of five classic 1980s hits. I’m bringing over both the originals and Olsen’s versions to you, so you don’t have to lift a finger. Gloria Oh my, it’s a…