Against Top 40: Why We Need More than the Radio

Against Top 40: Why We Need More than the Radio

Have you ever groaned at hearing Shape of You played for the fifth time in one hour while you’re stranded in traffic? On the rare occasion, that my phone runs out of battery and I’m forced to put the radio on, what bothers me more than the kitschy advertisements is...
Unravelling The Myth of Music, Musicians and Gender

Unravelling The Myth of Music, Musicians and Gender

A few years ago, I met a fantastic young Taaqademy drummer, around thirteen, who was truly the glue keeping the band together. Excellent technique, and a natural drummer. One thing though: she’s a girl. Were you expecting a boy? Because most of us would’ve. Nearly...
Bass – The Low-Key Younger Sibling Of The Guitar

Bass – The Low-Key Younger Sibling Of The Guitar

If the guitar is the popular, good-looking kid who hangs out with all the cool kids in school, the bass guitar or just ‘bass’ is the low-key, younger sibling that people just don’t know as well. Sure, everyone knows they’re related, but for some reason the guitar is...
Is The Live Drum Kit In Danger Of Dying Out?

Is The Live Drum Kit In Danger Of Dying Out?

There’re a few things that partly deaf neighbours and sleepless family members who live in the vicinity of a drummer can do to preserve their sanity. You could always try politely asking them to switch to another instrument… Or, a new solution seems to have come...
What Does Social Media Plus Music Equals To?

What Does Social Media Plus Music Equals To?

Social media platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok have not only affected the social and online lives of people around the world, they’ve also forever changed the music industry. The amount of influence these apps have is impossible to overlook, and social media has...
Record Labels: Dream Factories Or Dinosaurs?

Record Labels: Dream Factories Or Dinosaurs?

It’s likely that at some point in their career, many artists have dreamed of ‘signing with a record label. And for good reason, too: labels have been around for decades, and almost every hugely successful artist in the world is signed to one. A deal with a reputable...