Satisfy Your Ears: Great Artists You’ve Never Heard Of

Satisfy Your Ears: Great Artists You’ve Never Heard Of

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Contributed Post Music is one of the most powerful things on the planet. Nothing else, it seems, has the capacity to so strongly tug at our emotions, whether it’s happiness, joy, euphoria, misery, depression or sadness. What’s more, there’s so much of the stuff - so much, in fact, that most of us wander through life, listening to only a fraction of it. Pixabay The problem is that most of the music that we get has been curated by record labels and radio stations. We rarely get to hear the raw talent of unsigned artists, or those that radio producers…
Puddles Pity Party is the greatest show on Earth

Puddles Pity Party is the greatest show on Earth

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Last night, I watched a gigantic clown chew gum and sing "Under Pressure" while forcing an audience member to eat pastries. It was the greatest. I'm talking about Puddles of Puddles Pity Party, and if you don't remember the name, you'll probably remember the sight of him from his viral collaboration with Postmodern Jukebox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBmCJEehYtU   Yeah, that guy. Toweringly tall, decked out in black and white garb, and projecting an air of detached sadness as he eases through a pop song with a disturbingly powerful voice. Based on stuff like this and his Sia cover with the same group…
Headphones vs. Earphones: Which Is Best?

Headphones vs. Earphones: Which Is Best?

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Contributed Post Picture credit   When you listen to a lot of music, the perennial question of whether to buy headphones or earphones will crop up at some point. There are various pros and cons for each, of course, and plenty of factors to consider. But, as we will see, the main thing to think about before you make your purchase is - what are you using them for? Understand the difference For those that don’t know, let’s go through a rough explanation of what we are talking about. Headphones sit on top of your head, with the cups that…
Digital Music & Sound Quality: Quick & Easy Fixes

Digital Music & Sound Quality: Quick & Easy Fixes

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Contributed Post As a musician, I'm often accused of being something of a snob. I'm not, however. It's just that I want to listen to new, more interesting sounds and ideas, rather than the same rehashed chords and melodies. But there is one element of music that will always bring out an element of snobbishness in me - sound quality. When digital music first came out, I hated it. Sure, it's kinda cool to have all those songs stored on your iPod or smartphone. But let's face it, in those early days of digital music, the sound quality sucked. It's…
The Secret To Making Yourself Into A Better Musician

The Secret To Making Yourself Into A Better Musician

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Contributed Post Pexels Photo Being a musician is one of the most rewarding pastimes in the world. No matter what level of experience you are, there is a huge amount of joy to be had in the simple act of playing music. This joy can be magnified many times if you also get a chance to play with others. No matter how good you are, however, chances are you are always keen to improve. Most musicians find that they are rarely happy with where they are. There is a real joy in learning new techniques for whatever instrument you are…