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Synthpop Artists You Need to Know
The 1970s were a time of great musical experimentation and innovation. With the relatively recent technology of synthesizers becoming ever more popular, the palate with which artists were able to create their music had never been wider. As the "New Wave" of the "British Invasion" of music to the American market took hold in the later half of the 1970s, the synthesizer began to take an ever increasing role in popular music.
Fred Eugene ParkPublished 5 years ago in BeatTop Music Streaming Services of 2018
RIP CDs and cassettes! Long live music streaming services! If you think about it, we are surrounded by music every single day—at the supermarket, on our radio, television, video games, and practically anything else entertainment related. For those who have integrated music into their lifestyle, they know the common struggle of downloading CDs onto computers and uploading songs minute-by-minute to an iTunes Library. However, since the rise of music streaming services, listening to music is easier and more convenient than ever. Music streaming services not only allow you to listen to your favorite artists, but help you to discover new ones and listen to music on-the-go. It has made it less stressful and more enjoyable to listen to your favorite songs, discover new music, and share with others.
Top 10 Best Mac Miller Moments
Though his time with us was so sadly short, Mac Miller always made each day count. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we're counting down the "Top 10 Mac Miller Moments."
It Came from BandCamp Volume 2
When doing the 365 albums in 365 days challenge I have heard a lot of odd things on the old BandCamp. So I started to think... hey some of these are pretty good! And some of these are so bad they are entertaining! But not a lot of these get much exposure, so I am continuing these monthly lists and giving a few of my favorite finds, from the dredges of BandCamp, a bit of a micro-review!
Rip MitchellPublished 5 years ago in BeatThe AOMG 2018 Playlist
AOMG (Above Ordinary Music Group) is a South-Korean record label founded by megastar Jay Park in 2013. Over the course of the five years that the label has been around, it has successfully created a roster of unquestionably talented, unique, trend-setting artists that have helped fly the flag for hip-hop music in the East. From artists slowly making their own way in the industry to seasoned professionals, AOMG has it all.
Nathan SartainPublished 5 years ago in BeatTekashi69's Chance
Never mind the multicolored hair. Never mind all the antics and outbursts. Do recall the acts of violence and the confirmed sexual misconduct leveled against Daniel “Tekashi69” or “6ix9ine” Hernandez. This is a youth who is clearly emotionally driven and in desperate need of a rational philosophy. It’s either that or more chains will be snatched, more young women will be abused, or the guns will blow. Hernandez is a successful artist. There’s no denying his talent and his flair for showmanship. That’s not what is in question. What is in question, however, is the fact that his brilliance on the microphone does not translate well into the streets. He is yelping out for assistance as a young man who wove a web of damages for himself.
Skyler SaundersPublished 5 years ago in BeatTop 10 Celebs Dissed by Eminem
They call him Slim Shady, and he shamelessly zings celebrities daily. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the "Top 10 Celebs Dissed by Eminem."
Best Steampunk Bands
Steampunk music is tough to characterize. It combines aspects of historicism with aspects of futurism, overlapping with recent musical genres such as dark wave, new age, and synth-pop music, but it also combines elements of haunting historicism, using orchestral instruments, Oriental practices, Gothicism, and other elements uncommonly seen in any other musical genre today. Due to the nature of the genre, the best steampunk bands don't all sound alike, and in fact can be hard to classify at all.
Nicola P. YoungPublished 5 years ago in BeatSongs that don't make me feel so depressed and alone.
1. ALONE PART 1 - XXXTENTACION “If the seasons change, will you remain the same?” “I don’t wanna be alone. Please, I don’t wanna be alone”
LostTimeWastedPublished 5 years ago in BeatTop 10 Overused Songs in Movies and TV
Not that song again! Couldn’t they have used something else? Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks the "Top 10 Overused Songs in Film and TV."
The Tide Is High with Blondie
This band had everyone dancing and singing along. Blondie is an American rock band which was established by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. They were looked upon as pioneers in early new wave and punk music in America. The band mixed up the sounds of pop, disco, rap, and even reggae. It was actually the Mercer Arts Center music scene that inspired Chris Stein to form the band and Debbie Harry had previously been a member of a folk-rock band called Wind in the Willows.
Rasma RaistersPublished 5 years ago in BeatLove X Stereo Brings Electro Rock from South Korea
Love X Stereo plays an electro-rock sound that is heavily influenced by punk and alternative music of the 1990s. Based in Seoul, Love X Stereo makes the rounds in America and was last in the US with their third album, Glow. As such, the duo is not shy about their ability to get audiences dancing with the proficient use of the synthesizer. But techno pop songs like "Fly Over" and "Lose to Win," which uplift either way, start as simplistically as any unplugged artist with inspiration.
Rich MonettiPublished 5 years ago in Beat