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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The Lyrical Genius of Chuck Berry
In this Guest OpEd, we explore the plethora of ways Chuck Berry tackled race and societal issues with humor and relatability in his lyrics.
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A Brief History of Boy Band Music (Video)
In this lesson, courtesy of Soundfly’s The Music of Boy Bands, author Maria Sherman reveals the history and origin of the “boy band” sound.
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Our 10 Favorite Essential Tracks of Hip-Hop Turntablism
Learn about the history and legacy of Hip-Hop turntablism and record scratching with these 10 essential cuts.
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Did Lorde Rip Off George Michael?
Thoughts on Lorde’s new single, a familiar ’50s rock groove, and the hyper-litigious state of the music industry’s copyright law.
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The Oldest Song Ever Written
What’s the world’s oldest song ever written? And where did it come from? Learn as much as the archeologists know here.
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Breaking Down Sonny Rollins’ Catchiest Tune
A personal OpEd on one of Sonny Rollins’ most classic melodies, and a reframed way to improvise within blues-infused modern jazz.
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What Are Your Favorite “Mysterious” Songs, and Why?
On Episode 19 of our podcast, “Themes and Variation,” we chat with singer and trumpeter Rhys Tivey about songs with a veil of mystery…oooh!
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Fighting Dumpster Fire With Fire: Songs That Got Us Through the Last Year
On Episode 18 of our podcast, “Themes and Variation” we chat with SIRMA and Carrie Herbert about the songs that helped them survive 2020.
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“Danse Macabre”: The Art of Musical Storytelling
Taken from our “Themes and Variation” companion course on Soundfly, this lesson uses Saint-Saëns’ to explore how stories get told musically.
