The Legacy of the Super Bowl Shuffle and the History of NFL Pop Music
It turns out “The Super Bowl Shuffle” was actually only just the beginning…
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The 10 Best Music Books of 2015 and 2016 (So Far…)
A ton of amazing books about music have recently hit the shelves. Whether you’re jonesing for a new book to cuddle up with in bed, stocking up for summer beach reads, or looking for something to occupy your mind on the train, there’s something new out there for you! Here’s our round up of the best music…
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What I’ve Been Digging Lately: New Songs for a Spring Playlist
What I’ve Been Digging Lately has been gone for a minute, but now we’re back with the jump off. While 2016 has notably seen some untimely artist passings, this year has also already been an incredible year for music. April, specifically, brought us songs and sounds from every genre that we believe that you should…
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The Peculiar Sonic Possibilities of a Strange Japanese Toy Instrument
What do you do when a bizarre, anthropomorphic plastic music note shows up at your door? See what kind of music you can make with it, duh.
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Remixing Special Ed: Reaching Marginalized Students Through Music Technology
With public funds for arts education being so low, art curricula for those with disabilities are harder to develop, teach, and to come by.
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Nothing Compares 2 Prince: The Songs That Blew Our Minds
Prince is gone. Honestly, I’m still tongue-tied. As is the case for most musicians I know, Prince has been an unwavering pillar of my musical life. Maybe the only one, in fact. For my wedding, all my friends recorded themselves singing “Purple Rain,” which my sister- and brother-in-law mashed up with the real song and…
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Stakes Is High: The Transformative Low-End Genius of J Dilla
I often get asked about my favorite bassists. It makes sense — I’m a bass player. The truth is though, my answers have changed almost constantly throughout my musical development. But despite my shifting interests, ever since I first heard The Shining, J Dilla has consistently had an impact on my playing, and has been the first name that pops into my…
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An Introduction to Italian Songwriters: Part II (1980-2013)
What follows is a personal selection of some of the most influential and revolutionary Italian songwriters: a mix of politics, poetry, sentiment and history. This is Part II of a two part series. Read “Part I: 1958-1978” here. DISCLAIMER: This is just an introduction. It is nearly impossible to sum up a vast and prolific repertoire like…
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An Introduction to Italian Songwriters: Part I (1958-1978)
By Stef Fiorendi What follows is a personal selection of some of the most influential and revolutionary Italian songwriters: a mix of politics, poetry, sentiment and history. This is Part I of a two part series. Read “Part II: 1980-2013” here. DISCLAIMER: This is just an introduction. It is nearly impossible to sum up a vast and…
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3 Artists Using Cassettes as Performance Instruments
By Steph Colbourn When I was 13 I made a cassette tape for my crush. It was the summer before I was going into grade 9 and, like any preteen and probably any artist, I was too overwhelmed to be able to put feelings into words. Instead I recorded 10 of my favorite songs onto a tape,…
