Thunder tells us that there is a storm on the way. It can strike without warning, a sign of the power of nature. But thunder also reminds us that no matter how bad we think life is, it could always be worse. A song about thunder and lightning would have to portray or relate to…
Cities are not perfect, yet it has not deterred Americans from being proud of their city. A 2019 study revealed that 74% of American adults were proud of their city. People love their city for various reasons, e.g., historical landmarks, restaurants, beaches, etc. If you want to feel prouder of your city, why not listen…
Rock music is one of the most popular genres in the world. It is often characterized by strong beats, electric guitar, electric bass, and many more. Rock music’s unique identity sets it apart from other music genres. Listening to rock music is an experience like no other. In the year 1983, there were lots of…
Zapp and Roger is an American funk band that was active from 1977 to 1999. This band revolutionized electro-funk in the 1980s by using the talk-box effect and bumping grooves. The band released its debut album, Zapp, in 1980, and it became instantly successful. According to All Music, the album hit the Top 20 on…
Birthdays are special days that deserve to be celebrated with a cake, a party, some friends, and music. They remind us of the day we were born and serve as a way of connecting with everyone in our lives through memories. Many people tend to forget about this special day as they get older, but…
What genre would you say dominated the 1980s? Some would say new wave and dance music, and they would be right. However, in 1989, other genres like hip-hop, acid house, and new jack swing began to emerge. The diversity of genres makes 1989 one of the greatest years in music history. The year was also…
Sleeping is one of the healthiest activities you should undertake to take care of yourself. Medical practitioners and physiotherapists have advised that whenever we are having difficulties sleeping, there are songs that can lure us into doing so. Different artists have incorporated the idea of falling asleep in their songs, and in this article, we…
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…