What is a tambourine…that jingly thing that people shake around in old 60s videos. Well, it’s actually a diverse and highly respected percussion instrument that spans nearly all genres of music. You might think there wouldn’t be much to say about this humble instrument, but give us a chance, and we’ll show you there’s so …
Take a mental journey back to the 1980s. It’s easy to see that people and life were in the process of transformation during this time. Dubbed the age of materialism, the 1980s represented a time of daring gender-bending fashion, an explosion of TV networks and shows, blockbuster films premiering almost weekly, and a new youth …
What is Synthpop: A History of Synthesizers in Pop Music Read More »
If you live in the United States and haven’t heard of Lollapalooza, it’s possible that you live under a rock somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Lollapalooza is one of the most iconic American music festivals currently running. But, even with what it’s become now, it has some deep roots. So, let’s take a look at …
The First Lollapalooza 1991 Lineup: How It All Started Read More »
The US Festival featured some incredibly popular bands at the time, bands that are considered classics by modern standards today. The US Festival 1982 lineup presented not only popular music but bands that would later be classified as punk or alternative. So, why is it a relatively little-known event in American musical history? What was …
US Festival 1982 Lineup: Indie History or Corporate Rock? Read More »
You know that magical time of year when musicians start announcing they’ll be at Coachella? When celebrities and influencers start wearing a lot of fringe, crochet, and flower crowns like they’re gearing up for Woodstock? And your heart cries a little because it seems like everyone’s going to Coachella except you. Coachella basically qualifies as …
Today, the melodica has become a unique voice in music styles as varied as jazz, reggae, and minimalist classic music. It’s also a staple in certain pockets of international music education, especially in countries such as Japan. How exactly did the melodica get to this point though? What is the history of melodica?
