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fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Pick Three: Kraftwerk's Best Tracks

Kelefa Sanneh emphasizes Kraftwerk's foundational influence on a range of genres, asserting their role in shaping hip-hop and E.D.M., marking them as a critical point in music history.
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fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

The Heavy-Metal Band Disturbed Covered Simon & Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" Ten Years Ago, and It's Still Topping the Charts

"If you're in the mood for an underdog story, I recommend perusing Billboard's Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart. It is home to, genuinely, one of the most substantial feats of endurance in the history of popular music, and it shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon."
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

Reality shows are embracing 'real songs' and here's why

Season 8 of 'Love Is Blind' prominently features popular music to enhance emotional storytelling, marking a significant shift from lesser-known tracks.
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