5 of the Most Unusual “Instruments” Used in Musical Scores
From natural sounds to mechanical devices, many unusual things have been incorporated into musical scores by daring composers. Here are 5.
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On the Underappreciated Achievements of Otis Blackwell
The tragic story of hit songwriter Otis Blackwell’s talent is a cautionary tale, but his legacy of songs lives on today in the Hall of Fame.
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The New Faces of R&B: 6 Artists Tugging Us Back Into Harmony
We took an audit of modern R&B and found 6 exciting artists pushing the boundaries of what this genre could be for futures to come!
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That Time Frank Sinatra Jr. Got Kidnapped for Ransom in Lake Tahoe…
Today, we relive the bizarre tale of how Frank Sinatra Jr. was kidnapped and held hostage by young amateurs in 1963.
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Anyone Need Dating Advice From Classical Composers?
Four stories of love and the trials and tribulations that accompanied them in these famous composers’ lives. Don’t (exactly) take this advice.
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10 Exciting Artists Exploring New, Innovative Avenues in Songwriting
Here’s our list of 10 young, contemporary artists on the fringes of the pop world, that have developed a sound like nothing we’ve ever heard!
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The Hidden Histories Behind Your Favorite Movie Theme Songs
We dive back into the pagebooks of Hollywood blockbuster history to tell four stories of how some of the most massive pop hits came to be.
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5 Artists That Blew Up on TikTok First
TikTok isn’t just for dancing teens and spunky pets, artists have been using the app to launch their careers and garner millions of plays.
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Discovering the Radical Augusta Holmès: History’s Forgotten Composer
Honoring the great 19th century French symphonic composer who still to this day, hasn’t gotten her fair share of acclaim.
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How to Set Up a Publishing Company With Your PRO
Publishing companies aren’t 20-storey buildings downtown anymore, every songwriter and producer should have their own. Here’s how to start.
