Arjan Timmermans·1 day agoHow Marisa Maino Makes Pop Fun AgainIf there’s one thing to know about Marisa Maino’s “Growing Up Can Go To Hell” is that it’s a gloriously perfect pop song. The track has… — If there’s one thing to know about Marisa Maino’s “Growing Up Can Go To Hell” is that it’s a gloriously perfect pop song. The track has been stirring up a storm of interest among pop fans who adore the pop purity of the song and instantly relate to Maino’s story…Pop3 min read
Arjan Timmermans·1 day agoWhy Killboy is the pop star the world needsKillboy is one of those rare, refreshing talents who storm onto the scene with a sound, aesthetic, and point of view that’s instantly… — Killboy is one of those rare, refreshing talents who storm onto the scene with a sound, aesthetic, and point of view that’s instantly compelling. …Pop2 min read
Ulf A. FischbeckiniBerlin·22 hours agoGuess my Song № 49— Daily Music Challenge on MediumSongs that are a Prophecy — Songs that are a Prophecy Which song is it 🎤🎧🎼🥁🎸🎹☮️ ? Watch the video and write down the solution in the comments. All players will be mentioned in the next day’s challenge. I’ll post the solution and the history of the song in the next edition. I hope being able to publish every day. Have fun playing. Solution of Guess my Song № 48 Title: Tragedy Artist…Music3 min read
Kevin AlexanderinThe Riff·2 days agoBrian Eno: The “non-musician” Who Helped Shape Popular MusicFor someone who describes himself as a non musician, Brian Eno has had an outsized influence on music & musician both. — From his early days as a member of Roxy Music, to his own solo albums, to working with a multitude of artists and producing 100s of records, his body of work is massive. Going through them all is far beyond the scope of this essay, but writing this on his…Music2 min read
Ulf A. FischbeckiniBerlin·3 days agoGuess my Song № 48 — Daily Music Challenge on MediumSongs that are a Tragedy — Songs that are a Tragedy Which song is it 🎤🎧🎼🥁🎸🎹☮️ ? Watch the video and write down the solution in the comments. All players will be mentioned in the next day’s challenge. I’ll post the solution and the history of the song in the next edition. I hope being able to publish every day. Have fun playing. Solution of Guess my Song № 47 Title: Ain’t no…Music4 min read
Glen Michaelsen·4 days agoMost Streamed Songs Ever [Part 5 of 10]With this article, I am halfway through this small series, revealing ten new tracks from the 100 most streamed tracks on Spotify ever. It… — With this article, I am halfway through this small series, revealing ten new tracks from the 100 most streamed tracks on Spotify ever. It has been interesting to go through, as there were many songs I forgot over time that were fun to listen to again. I hope you got…Music2 min read
Ulf A. FischbeckiniBerlin·4 days agoGuess my Song № 47 — Daily Music Challenge on MediumWhen the sun stops shining — When the sun stops shining Which song is it 🎤🎧🎼🥁🎸🎹☮️ ? Watch the video and write down the solution in the comments. All players will be mentioned in the next day’s challenge. I’ll post the solution and the history of the song in the next edition. I hope being…Music3 min read
Mark Holburn·5 days agoThe Alphabet Back Catalogue Challenge: My Springsteen A-ZJust when I thought that this is the year we would all get back to enjoying live music, two concerts I was looking forward to have been… — Just when I thought that this is the year we would all get back to enjoying live music, two concerts I was looking forward to have been cancelled within the same week! So to cheer myself up, I thought I would write another article on Springsteen. …Bruce Springsteen7 min read
Ulf A. FischbeckiniBerlin·5 days agoGuess my Song № 46— Daily Music Challenge on MediumProgressive Writers, Progressive Rock — Progressive Writers, Progressive Rock Which song is it 🎤🎧🎼🥁🎸🎹☮️ ? Watch the video and write down the solution in the comments. All players will be mentioned in the next day’s challenge. I’ll post the solution and the history of the song in the next edition. I hope being…Music3 min read
Terry BarrinSongstories·May 9Harder to Find: Peace of MindWho remembers “Kicks?” — A couple of nights ago, I went to a bar serving Mead (in Greenville, SC, everyone has a niche), to listen to my friend John’s band, The Substitutes, recreate 1960s music as if it were only a day or a light-year gone. I love to hear them do “Heart Full…Music5 min read