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Questlove Discusses Sampling's Evolution and Impact on Hip-Hop and Music Industry

Questlove Discusses Sampling's Evolution and Impact on Hip-Hop and Music Industry

Questlove Discusses Sampling's Evolution and Impact on Hip-Hop and Music Industry
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Producer Tom Werman Acknowledges Using The Who's 'Baba O'Riley' Riff in Cheap Trick Hits

Producer Tom Werman Acknowledges Using The Who's 'Baba O'Riley' Riff in Cheap Trick Hits

Producer Tom Werman Acknowledges Using The Who's 'Baba O'Riley' Riff in Cheap Trick Hits
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A $200-Plus Phone Bill Became Part of This Whitney Song’s Creation

A $200-Plus Phone Bill Became Part of This Whitney Song’s Creation

"Didn't We Almost Have It All," a signature song for Whitney Houston, emerged from a meticulous and sometimes challenging creative process before b...
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Phil Ramone Turned Billy Joel’s Whistling Into an Iconic Album Moment

Phil Ramone Turned Billy Joel’s Whistling Into an Iconic Album Moment

Billy Joel's fifth studio album, *The Stranger*, released in September 1977, stands as a testament to a period of intense creativity and pivotal ar...
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How Guitar-Heavy Bands Can Keep Their Sound Clear on an Outdoor Festival Stage

How Guitar-Heavy Bands Can Keep Their Sound Clear on an Outdoor Festival Stage

Ever wonder how heavy rock bands at Austin City Limits avoid a muddy mess of sound? Here’s a look at the audio magic that makes it possible.
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From Swordfishtrombones to Rain Dogs, Tom Waits Reinvented His Sound

From Swordfishtrombones to Rain Dogs, Tom Waits Reinvented His Sound

Released on September 30, 1985, by Island Records, Tom Waits' ninth studio album, *Rain Dogs*, stands as a pivotal work in his career. It is widely...
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How a Manhattan Basement Helped Inspire Tom Waits’ Rain Dogs

How a Manhattan Basement Helped Inspire Tom Waits’ Rain Dogs

Tom Waits' 1985 album, *Rain Dogs*, is not only a landmark in his discography but also a testament to his unique and unconventional approach to mus...
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How ACL Fest’s Main-Stage Production Supports Touring Artists

How ACL Fest’s Main-Stage Production Supports Touring Artists

Explore how Austin City Limits evolved from a TV show focused on pristine sound into a festival that prioritizes the artist experience above all else.
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From Clovis Studio Sessions to the Charts, Oh, Boy! Found Its Audience

From Clovis Studio Sessions to the Charts, Oh, Boy! Found Its Audience

The journey of "Oh, Boy!" from its initial conception to its release as a hit single by The Crickets in 1957 is a testament to the collaborative na...
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On This Day: Olivia Newton-John Turned Physical Into an Era-Defining Pop Hit

On This Day: Olivia Newton-John Turned Physical Into an Era-Defining Pop Hit

Olivia Newton-John's iconic 1981 single "Physical" is a testament to the collaborative efforts of its songwriters, producers, and the artist hersel...
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The Top 4 Yacht Rock Songs That Took Over 1975

The Top 4 Yacht Rock Songs That Took Over 1975

The best yacht rock hits of the '70s defined the smooth, breezy sound fans still love decades later. Here are the top yacht rock songs from 1975.
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JPLAY App for iOS Enhances High-End Audio Streaming with Qobuz Integration

JPLAY App for iOS Enhances High-End Audio Streaming with Qobuz Integration

JPLAY App for iOS Enhances High-End Audio Streaming with Qobuz Integration