Sometimes a cover becomes so famous that the original almost disappears. A new artist changes the arrangement, delivers a definitive vocal or simply reaches a much larger audience. Years later, millions of listeners assume that…
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Trying to put Fred again.. into one genre is difficult. The simplest answer is electronic music. If you want to be more specific, much of his solo work sits somewhere between house, UK garage, ambient…
Some songs need a chorus before you recognise them. Others need about two seconds. A guitar chord, a drum pattern, a piano note or a strange electronic sound can be enough to tell your brain…
Mr. Brightside sounds like celebration. Put it on at a wedding, a student bar, a festival or almost any crowded party in Britain and there is a good chance the entire room will start singing.…
Jose Guapo has been part of Atlanta’s rap scene for well over a decade, building a catalogue that stretches from early Rich Kidz material and mixtapes to collaborations with some of the biggest names in…
Few electronic tracks capture pure euphoria quite like Avicii’s Levels. The combination of a simple piano-led progression, a huge build, an instantly recognisable vocal sample and an explosive drop helped define the sound of mainstream…
Stephen Sharer may be best known for his hugely popular YouTube videos, but over the years he has also built a surprisingly substantial music catalogue. From “Share the Love” and “TikTok Cutie” to newer releases…
Spotify is experimenting with a new way of controlling the streaming service: having a conversation with it. Talk to Spotify lets users type or speak to Spotify using natural language. Instead of searching for a…
Spotify Running Mode is a personalised music and workout feature designed specifically for runners. Rather than searching for a running playlist and pressing play, Running Mode lets you create a listening session around the type…
If you know your release date, uploading the track as early as possible is almost always better than leaving it until the last minute. A useful target for an important release is around four weeks…
