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In the luminous haze of the early ’90s, hair metal’s excesses dominated, and pop melodies entranced. But from Aberdeen, Washington, a distinct sound was about to change everything. Nirvana’s “Nevermind”, released on September 24, 1991, catapulted grunge into mainstream consciousness, redefining rock’s boundaries and societal conventions. The stories embedded within Nirvana’s “Nevermind” are as captivating…
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Agnes Obel is now at the very top of my private list of performers, leaving the competition far behind.
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This combo will provide a well-balanced sound with plenty of soundstage, detail, and weight. Musicality is the name of the game, and these components will have you glued to your chair.
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Few names in hip-hop—or indeed, in popular culture at large—command as much reverence and intrigue as Tupac Amaru Shakur. As we mark the 27th year since his passing, it’s crucial to look beyond the legend, anchoring our understanding in the facts of his life and the undeniable goodness he championed. Born in 1971, Tupac’s life…
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September 10, 1991. The music world was about to be irrevocably shaken. The airwaves, long dominated by polished pop beats and the electric glitz of the ’80s, were intercepted by a raw, gritty guitar riff heralding the arrival of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” As the lead single from the band’s seminal “Nevermind” album, this…
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Each Killer delivers or facilitates a rare and unexpected level of sonic improvement in our system at a price that’s nowhere near high-end.
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Blur showcase the confident questioning of a band that knows who they are.
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Acclaimed Dublin singer Sinéad O’Connor, whose death was announced on Tuesday, released 10 studio albums, while her song Nothing Compares 2 U was named the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards. Throughout her music career, she cut a striking figure.
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Welcome to the backstage of the music industry, where hits are made, careers are launched, and dreams come true — the Billboard charts. They’ve been the measuring stick of musical success since their inception, but how did they evolve to mirror our ever-changing music consumption habits? Grab your backstage pass and let’s dive into the…
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In the annals of music history, July 18, 1953, marks a momentous occasion. It was on this day that Elvis Presley, the undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, ventured into Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, and made his first-ever recording. It was a modest start, a heartfelt gift for his beloved mother, that would inadvertently…
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On the cusp of being 240 seasons each, the guys can still rock.
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The last AXPONA I attended was five years ago. Much has since changed. The good news is that AXPONA was bustling this year.
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If you were oblivious to Beck’s debut, you could think it was some long-lost Zeppelin material.
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This year’s edition boasted 77 exhibits, with over 180 brands on display.
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Life is full of noise. Don’t you want less of it from your system?