First up, we have an alternative R&B classic, “Thinkin Bout You.” The bridge sees Frank Ocean up the tempo, spouting off lyrics at double the pace of the rest of the song. This new rhythm allows Ocean ...

If you had sat down with a musician in 1976 and told them the entire way they approach recording, tracking, […] ...

The audiophile industry has long been a haven for those who cherish the pristine sound of high-fidelity audio. However, there's a growing need to rejuvenate this space with modern music that resonates ...

Modern jazz artists are reshaping the genre, blending traditional elements with contemporary influences like hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. These musicians are pushing the boundaries of jazz, ...

In 2024, Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary was released in homage to a genre of late ’70s, early ’80s easy listening pop music. The term “Yacht Rock” was actually coined as part of a web series joking that ...

Music has shaped cultures and communities throughout the world and has been passed down through generations to keep histories alive. It can amplify one’s attitudes and motivate change, which makes it ...

Perhaps no entertainment industry has been challenged by the Internet like music. Consider this statistic: At the end of the 1990s, artists made $15 million a year from record sales. In the digital ...

Google has released a new online visualization tool that lets you dig deep into the metadata of tracks on its Google Play Music service. The Music Timeline makes it possible to chart the popularity of ...

These rap icons transformed more than just a genre; they shifted the direction of modern music itself. Their innovation and impact continue to shape the sound of today’s biggest artists. Few genres ...