Pop Culture and Fashion in the seventies
The 1970s was an exciting time for pop culture and fashion. The Vietnam War, civil rights movement, Women’s Rights movement, and the growth of the internet all influenced how people dressed in the seventies. It was also a challenging time…
726The Many Genres of Music in the 70s
The 1970s saw punk, funk, disco and a lot of other subgenres emerge as the decade progressed. The 70s also saw the end of the hippie movement and a return to more conservative values. In music, this meant that there was less experimentation with…
1891The Birth of Rave and Techno
The 1990s saw the rise of electronic music as a mainstream movement. In the UK, this was largely thanks to an emerging rave scene and the emergence of a new genre: techno. Both of these musical phenomena have origins that can be traced back to…
774The use of Ecstasy to Create Music in The 90s
In the 1990s, a culture of rave parties and club drugs emerged. This new counterculture was centered around fast-paced techno music, dance and house music, psychedelic experiences, and in particular the drug ecstasy. Ecstasy is a psychoactive…
599A Guide to Country Music in Japan
Japan has long been home to many ex-pat musicians and groups of all genres. From the blues and jazz that was so popular in the post-war period, to the EDM craze of the last decade, there have always been non-native musicians living and making…
851About Country Music Outside America
Country music is a genre that has grown in popularity over the last few decades. The music style itself has its roots firmly planted in American traditions and culture, but it has managed to expand to other parts of the world as well. In some…
680Is Metallica the biggest Metal Band?
It is not only the world’s biggest metal band but also the biggest band in general. Metallica has sold more albums than any other metal band and ranks among the top-selling artists of all time, with over 110 million album sales. In this…
761British Culture and Heavy Metal Music
Heavy metal is a cultural phenomenon that has its roots buried deep in the soil of Western culture. Heavy metal is not only about subverting the norm and challenging social norms, but also about preserving tradition. Heavy metal music has been…
768Our List of Original Metal Bands
Heavy metal is an extremely broad genre. It incorporates many different subgenres and has been around for almost as long as rock music has existed. There are so many bands that have come to prominence in the world of heavy metal, and there are…
876The Birth of Heavy Metal Music
Heavy metal music has grown a lot in the last few decades. It is now one of the most popular genres, and millions of people listen to it every day. However, heavy metal wasn’t always that way. It used to be quite different from what it is…
897The Relation Between Heavy Metal and Thrash
Thrash metal emerged in the 1980s as a response to the growing popularity of heavy metal, punk rock and other aggressive underground music. As thrash grew more popular, it became clear that thrash was, in fact, its own unique subgenre. It has…
898The Queen of R & B is Aretha Franklyn
Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, is one of the greatest singers of all time. Her unique vocal range and soulful voice have made her one of the most influential singers in American music. Aretha Franklin was born on March 25th, 1942…
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