Music & Technology

But does name-checking a product in a song always mean a big sales bump?

By Dave Roos

It is the dream of millions of people around the world to be a famous musician who performs in front of thousands of people at shows and festivals. However, this is not the dream of many famous musicians. Many musicians hate performing for a live audience and would rather remain in the studio, but as […] The post Musicians Who Suffer From Extreme Stage Fright appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

Here's a riddle: If a musician creates an artificial intelligence that composes music, then who actually wrote the concerto?

By Julia Layton

This ain’t no hoedown. This is all about the ability to musically throw down. It’s tough to define exactly what a rock star is, but at their essence, they are really talented celebrities who are just cooler than everyone else. It’s nearly impossible to narrow down a list like this, so once again, we chose […] The post The 10 Greatest Rock Stars Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By James Sheldon

We all know that many celebrities are incredibly fussy and like to exert their power, and this is most evident through their riders and contract demands. Often these are completely outrageous and give you a clear insight into their quirky personalities and neurosis, but sometimes they are also having a bit of fun with the […] The post 10 Outrageous Contract Demands Made By Musicians appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

There is no question that the rock genre is filled with some of the coolest people to walk the planet. You will frequently see rockers in relationships with other rock stars, creating awesome couples whose lifestyles you can’t help but be jealous of. There are infamous relationships including Kurt & Courtney, Sid & Nancy and […] The post The 10 Coolest Rock Couples Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

If the sorry state of the current pop music charts have taught us anything, it’s that there’s more that goes into producing great music than just getting your songs played on the radio. You’ve gotta have the beat, you’ve gotta have the swagger, but most importantly, you’ve gotta have the lyrics. More than anything, lyrics […] The post The 10 Best Lyricists in Hip Hop appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

Do we really prefer three-minute radio songs, or is that just what we're given?

By Alia Hoyt

With Straight Outta Compton taking the nation by storm, we’ve had hip hop on our minds as of late. Never more prominent in the popular consciousness than it is now (the genre’s enormous fan base is still growing rapidly, with stellar new acts emerging on an yearly basis), hip hop is often misunderstood by those […] The post The 10 Greatest Hip Hop Acts Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

At a glance, the banjo seems like a pretty simple instrument. In actuality, a complex combination of acoustics, physics and musicianship work in tandem to produce that signature twang.

By Debra Ronca

Did David Bowie really write "Space Oddity" to pay tribute to a brave astronaut who was lost in space? Or is it solely a testament to Bowie's unique brilliance?

By Bambi Turner

Your favorite band has just digitally remastered and reissued all of its albums. You already own everything they've ever made — should you buy them all again?

By Debra Ronca

It’s a conversation every music aficionado has had innumerable times, and will continue to have so long as the spirit of rock prevails; who is the greatest guitarist of all time? It’s an argument which involves questions of taste, of technical skill and of soul, an argument which will continue to haunt cultural critics and […] The post The 10 Greatest Rock And Roll Guitarists Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

Marilyn Manson. The man, the myth, the legend; Often imitated, never duplicated. Of all controversial celebrities, Marilyn Manson has had not only probably the most myths circulated about him but also the must outrageous. At 46 years old Manson has lived through the time when people were too sensitive to his music and themes and […] The post The Myths And Facts Behind Marilyn Manson appeared first on Goliath.

By Telisa Carter

John, Paul, George and Ringo were the Fab Four of The Beatles – or did they have a fifth member? Legend hints there was one, but who was he?

By Alison Cooper

Many Pink Floyd fans can attest the band's music can be mind-altering. So it's no surprise that if you have a feeling that you're not in Kansas any more, it might be because you've gone to the Dark Side of the Rainbow.

By Alison Cooper

It's unlikely that most rock stars are thinking about physics during a performance, but all musicians have learned to manipulate sound waves to create their art.

By Nathan Chandler

Journey, you know we love you, but that "south Detroit" lyric in "Don't Stop Believin'" just mars an otherwise hard-rocking song. There. We got that one off our chest (along with a few others) inside the article.

By Kate Kershner

Known for its Gold and Platinum Record awards, the Recording Industry Association of America's goal is to promote and protect the music industry. But how does that mission lead to a lawsuit against a 12-year-old girl?

By John Kelly

Would you like to know how to sharpen your music listening skills so that you listen to music rather than just hear it? This article shows you how to sharpen your music listening skills.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Have you ever heard a brand new song on the radio and realized that it sounds familiar? Chances are the producers sampled a drum break or a bass line from a classic song, reworking it into a completely new piece.

By Jane McGrath

Playing music isn't expensive when you make your own PVC pipe instrument. Learn about how to make a PVC pipe instrument in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Have you noticed in recent years that a lot of pop stars sometimes sound like singing robots? You've probably heard of the pitch-correcting software called Auto-Tune -- and its effect on modern music.

By Tristin Hopper

Have you ever listened to a song and wondered how the artist was able to make so many different sounds come together onto one recording? Since the 1950s, multitrack recording has made recording music easier -- and a lot more interesting.

By Jane McGrath

The very term conjures up images of red balloons, burning beds and Eileen and Mickey spinning right round like a record. How do artists become one hit wonders?

By Charles W. Bryant