Humans have always loved love songs. Charles Darwin believed that the first songs humans sang were sexy songs used to attract mates. If you are looking for more modern hits, you can find quite a few gems among the love songs of the 2010s. For anyone feeling romantic and nostalgic, this is a list you…
The 1960s were a decade of political, social, and economic change. The civil rights movement, anti-war demonstrators, and the hippies pushed the world to new frontiers – especially love. Some of the best love songs ever written were released in the 60s with artists from Motown, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, The Supremes, and…
The late 70s saw a boom in new types and genres of music. Disco was still going strong, but musicians in the Bronx were about to change the game forever. Hip Hop came from humble beginnings at underground parties in New York City. By 1979, record labels started taking notice and began releasing hip-hop records….
From classical and pop to rock and hip-hop. Strings complement a variety of musical styles, and are used heavily in TV, film, and video game music too. So, for most producers and composers, having access to a competent strings VST plugin (or multiple plugins) is going to be high on the priority list. In this…
You can’t expect to produce pristine, perfect sounding vocal tracks without setting up your effects chain. But what effects do you need to make your vocal tracks sound their very best? And how do you even choose from the many VST plugins that are out there? In this guide, we look at the best vocal…
Sampling is addicting and fun. You can take a variety of sounds, turn them into something completely new, and build layer upon layer to develop your own beats. Of course, you can overdub vocals, instrument tracks, and anything else as you see fit, and even process those raw sounds through your sampler if you wish….
Playing the trumpet can be an incredible pastime that feeds one’s soul. It is a soothing talent to practice and can be used to express a wide range of emotions as well. There are some concerns that one should take into consideration if one is planning on exploring the peaceful, relaxing nature of the trumpet….
Learning songs is incredibly important for any guitarist who desires to grow on the instrument. This teaches you techniques and musical vocabulary you likely wouldn’t have thought of on your own. Intermediate songs are those that should employ your foundational skills to a high degree. While some may be easy, others might be a little…
Las Vegas is a cultural hub filled with unique sites, mesmerizing sounds, and interesting people. Vegas is known for its bright lights, elopements, extravagant shows, and gambling. But, it has also been the inspiration for many popular songs. Below is our list of the best songs about Vegas.
Brrr. Snow makes us feel uncomfortably cold and yet is stunning to look at. Singers and songwriters often use snow and other wintertime phenomena as metaphors for human emotions. From chilling breakups to drugs, songs about snow can describe just about anything. In this guide, we’ll sink our gloves into the best songs about snow.
Some of the greatest artists of all time have turned to rock ballads to share their deepest emotions. These songs tell heart-wrenching stories but also bring memories of cherished romantic moments. Here is our list of the best rock ballads.
There are plenty of classic synths, be it the Yamaha DX7, Korg M1, or Sequential Prophet-5. But the Roland JUNO-106 analog polysynth (and its various iterations) still stands as one of the most popular, thanks to its programmability and great sound. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, then, that there are plenty of…
Blood curdling, skull crushing, floor thumping, wall of sound guitar tones. It’s what every self-respecting metal guitarist wants. To achieve these tones, there are certain tricks of the trade that need to be mastered. But having the right tools never hurt anyone. And it is possible to do it all with digital gear alone. So,…
Creating more separation and isolation in your mix allows every track to “breathe” and “sit” better. To achieve these ends, though, you need to be taking advantage of the right tools. A noise gate may not hold the allure of a compression, for example, but it tends to play an important role in the mixing…
Finding a left-handed guitar for a beginner can be somewhat of a challenge due to the fact that the market tends to be dominated by right-handed guitars. Nevertheless, there are some worthwhile guitars that are ideal for beginner lefties. Here is a list of some of the best left-handed guitars available on the market today,…