Bands just ain’t what they used to be. In the 20th century, most kids dreamed of learning an instrument and jamming with their friends in a makeshift garage band as they sought fame and fortune. And while the aforementioned scenario still occurs across the country, the frequency of said scene has diminished tremendously. With the advent of hip-hop and studio quality programs like Ableton and FL Studio becoming more accessible to everyone, most kids aim their musical aspirations at the rap game. Consequently, bands aren’t as cool as they used to be, and finding great groups is substantially more challenging.
However, even though rock bands aren’t as plentiful as they once were, the sparse field of contenders has virtually ensured that only the strongest bands survive. Such is the case with Polyphia, the band linked above. The song The Audacity from their new album Remember That You Will Die showcases the intense musical complexity and craftsmanship Polyphia is capable of.
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Another banger has been released by the Device Orchestra. Curious how a band made up of electric toothbrushes would cover Daft Punk’s Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger? These inanimate band members don’t miss a beat. “Daft Punk’s Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger played by three electric toothbrushes and an ab belt. One of the toothbrushes holds a… READ THE REST
Hip-hop created many trends that went mainstream. Let’s just focus on vernacular alone for a split second. Think about how commonplace words like “yo,” “dope,” and “word” are in the American lexicon. In addition to copious verbiage, one could easily correlate the rise of streetwear to rap’s cultural omnipresence. Hell, we haven’t even gotten into… READ THE REST
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