As they continue to come back, I wanted to talk about my experiences of what going to a live show is like post-lockdown. So, what’s changed?

Movies hold a lot more meaning and emotional value when they have a good soundtrack. Music and movies go hand in hand. So, it’s no surprise that movies about music are at an advantage of hooking me. I should be clear that I’m not referring to musicals but movies where music is a central point of the plot. I love to watch people follow their musical dreams. I love seeing the atmosphere, the vision, the failures and triumphs, and of course, the performances. If I were to make a

Theme songs take an ordinary TV show and elevate it. Theme songs can transform, transcend, and translate a story to the audience in a more accessible way. Why do you think that it is? Here’s a look into the different types of theme songs and why they are so essential to an enhanced viewing experience. Memorability When you think of your favorite TV show, can you hear the theme song in your head? Do you find yourself doing everyday tasks and having a TV show’s theme song pop i

Today, we'll go over some of the bands who have stood the test of time and keep on going. Although some of the members of these bands...

That’s right. The Real Slim Shady played Vans Warped Tour way back in 1999. The tour was still in its early years and Eminem was about to...

A road trip can get really boring without music. It can be even more boring if you don’t have a good playlist. So, we collected a bunch of songs we feel are the perfect vibe for a road trip. It’s not genre-specific, so it should have something for most people. To avoid a mile-long list, we’ve only listed 20 of our favorites in this post. You can see all the songs on the linked Spotify playlist. 1) “I’m on My Way” - The Proclaimers 2) “Hungry Like the Wolf” - Duran Duran 3) “S

Anyone who has been a fan of punk or metal in the last 20 years has likely heard of the Vans Warped Tour. Starting back in 1995, the cross-country music festival has made stops in roughly 40 cities, giving music fans a chance to see dozens of their favorite bands in one place and one day. There are a lot of common facts known about the legendary tour by longtime fans of it. But, did you know these facts we’ve found? Check it out and let us know if you learned anything new! Th

Is there a song that every time you hear it, you always associate it with a movie? Or have you ever wondered why a song that came out decades ago is suddenly circulating the airwaves again? Sometimes, it’s because of their perfect placement in a popular movie. There are plenty of iconic songs that have become hits after being written specifically for a movie. Yet, there are also others that just happened to be used perfectly for a scene and rose on the charts thanks to the ex

Guilty pleasure songs...Those songs that for some reason we feel a little bad about loving. Maybe we know they were bad or maybe they were part of a fad that has since become somewhat embarrassing. Whatever the reason, there are songs that when they come on, we belt them out, even if we feel a little bad about it. Here are some of the guilty pleasure songs from our team. Adam’s Picks “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” - Deep Blue Something | Genre: Alt Rock | Release Date: 1995 This so

There is a lot of media out there that focuses on music and the journey a person takes with it. Sometimes, it’s based on true events, sometimes it’s fictional. Stories following musicians as they follow their dreams is full of classics like Rocketman, A Hard Day’s Night, and Raise Your Voice. While there are great ones out there, it’s the music-related stories that are layered with a deeper underlying meaning that tend to grip me more emotionally. The Japanese anime Your Lie

Cover songs are a great way for artists to pay homage to other artists they love and respect. Sometimes, covers can surpass the popularity of the original or propel it back into the spotlight. Here are some great cover songs that we love. Tainted Love – Soft Cell I actually had no idea this was a cover until I began my research. The original was written and released in 1964 by Gloria Jones. The synth-pop duo Soft Cell then made a cover of it in 1981 that propelled it to popul

What does the average person think of first when asked to name an instrument? Guitar? Trumpet? Piano? Well, what about a theremin? Like this instrument, there are hundreds more around the world that aren’t well known. So, we’ve collected a list of unique instruments that we think more people should know about! Maybe you’ll find a new one that you’ll want to learn. Didgeridoo Image Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CV_Pla%C3%A7a_nova_-_didgeridoo_1269.JPG This wi