Alt-J is an English alternative rock band from Leeds, England. The four members of the group are Joe Newman, Gwil Sainsbury, Gus Unger-Hamilton, and Thom Green. The band was formed in 2007 at Leeds University. Their sound has been described as folktronica, art rock, Indie pop, and indie rock, with heavy use of guitar effects…
The letter “V” has a fair amount of history to it. Strictly speaking, it split from “U” in the Late Middle Ages. However, its predecessor traces its ultimate roots to Egypt through the Roman alphabet, the Greek alphabet, Semitic abjads, and Egyptian hieroglyphics. Regardless, the letter “V” is now well-established in its own right. As…
Peter Tosh was a Jamaican singer, guitarist and songwriter who was, in part, the co-founder of The Wailers band. He had a successful music career and is considered one of the most influential guitarists in reggae music. In this article, we are going to discuss the 10 Best Peter Tosh Songs of All-Time; 10. Johnny…
Morris Day is an American musician and composer born on December 13, 1957. He started his music career with Prince and Andre Cymone when they formed a band called ”Grand Central,” which they later renamed “Champagne.” Though he is also a talented drummer, he is most known for his leading role in ”The time,” a…
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency and lifesaving technique used to provide cardiac massage to a person who has suffered cardiac arrest. It consists of chest compressions to pump blood to the heart and breathing or mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (or both) to maintain adequate blood oxygen levels in the brain. In this article, we will discuss…
Whether you’re into horticulture or are a general plant lover, you’ve come across songs about plants at some point. The simple message is to make you appreciate nature. Unsurprisingly, musicians would want to use songs metaphorically or literally to relay varied messages. Whatever the reason, you want to listen to this list of famous songs…
Great cinema elicits unadulterated reaction. Music may be its most integral component. Not only does it serve as narrative progression, but it also supports a desired overall effect. Adam Grybowski, Director of Communications at Rider University, puts it like this: “Music in film serves several functions. Among them, it helps shape emotional responses, creates a…
When coming up with at least ten awesome songs that start with the letter “K,” which ones first come to mind? In some cases, there’s been more than one version that’s been recorded and released as a single. Between the original recording and the covers, who did it the best? Which ones made the biggest…
Although Chingy has kept a low profile over the last couple of years, he was the king of pop-centric rap radio at one point in the mid-2000s. The St. Louis, Missouri rapper hit it big with songs such as “Right Thurr” and “Holidae In,” which put him on the musical map. The rapper is credited…