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May 14, 2024

Musician Builds 109-String Acoustic Harp Guitar That Can Play Different Chords at Once

Musicians have a special bond with their instrument, and one musician named Bernth definitely has a connection to all of his unique guitars that he’s built himself. Going the extra mile with some design experiments, he often alters his instruments to achieve new sounds. But nothing compares to one of his latest ventures.

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May 11, 2024

Eminem’s Emotional Letter and Hand-Drawn Portrait Addressed to Tupac’s Mother

Rappers may have a tough-as-nails image, but many are ultimately sensitive artists.

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May 7, 2024

John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s Sons Collaborated on a Brand New Song

John Lennon and Paul McCartney co-wrote some of the most famous songs of the 20th century.

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May 5, 2024

Watch These Kids Play a Perfect Cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” on Xylophone

What did your elementary school music program look like? Did you have a particularly passionate teacher who made the class incredibly memorable? Perhaps you were given an instrument that you had never seen before and were able to create amazing sounds with it. Whatever the answer, prepare to be humbled. A Reddit post depicting a group of elementary-age children absolutely crushing a cover of Ozzy Osbourne's classic 1980 song “Crazy Train” recently went viral.

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April 26, 2024

Eminem Celebrates 16 Years of Sobriety by Sharing His Recovery Chip With Pride

Many people know Eminem for his illustrious rap career, which was equally groundbreaking and controversial.

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April 19, 2024

Mongolian Metal Band Uses Throat Singing and Traditional Instruments to Rock Out

Ever since its inception, heavy metal music has been filled with trailblazers, each of whom put their own unique spin...

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April 19, 2024

New Photography Book Lifts the Veil on Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love’s Family Life in the Early 90s

In the 30 years that have passed since Kurt Cobain's death, the myth around him has only grown. Regarded as a genius musician and a misunderstood artist, many forget about the real man behind the success of Nirvana.

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April 19, 2024

Paul McCartney Shares Poignant Story of Singing ‘Let It Be’ for Jimmy Buffett in His Final Days

Jimmy Buffett was a beloved musician who remains an inspiration today.

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March 29, 2024

Singing Nuns Are Bringing 13th-Century Latin Hymns to Contemporary Music Charts

Most chart-topping singers these days are 20 and 30-somethings with a daring fashion sense and lavish lifestyles.

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March 15, 2024

Biologist Wins This Year’s ‘Dance Your PhD’ Contest With a Catchy Song About Kangaroo Behavior

Some of the catchiest songs out there are inspired by love, heartbreak, or simply partying; however, the next club hit could be a fun song about kangaroo behavior. If it sounds like an obscure scientific topic, that's because it is. Weliton Menário Costa, who goes by WELI, is a biologist who just won the a science competition named “Dance Your PhD” with an upbeat tune called “Kangaroo Time.

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