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Genres & Discovery

Explore the stories behind the melodies. Culture, history, and the art of listening.

Genres & Discovery Nov 20, 2025

The Geography of Music: How a City Composes

We often think of music as the product of individual genius: a composer, a lyricist, or a virtuoso. However, music rarely emerges in a vacuum. Music is a reflection of the soil it sprouts from, the air it breathes, and t...

Genres & Discovery Nov 17, 2025

A Melodic Legacy: Sampling in Music and Creativity

When you listen to modern pop, hip-hop, or electronic music, does it ever cross your mind that the beat or melody you're hearing might actually be a small piece taken from a funk song from 30 years ago? This art is calle...

Genres & Discovery Aug 10, 2025

The Comeback Album: Notes Rising from the Ashes

The music industry is filled with stories of stars who have faded as much as those who have risen. Sometimes an artist disappears at the peak of their career; sometimes they lose their popularity in the face of changing ...

Genres & Discovery Aug 09, 2025

Ambient Music: A Soundscape for Thought

Music usually demands our attention. When we listen to a song, we sing along to its chorus, admire its solo, or tap our feet to its rhythm. However, there is a music genre whose purpose is the exact opposite: to be part ...