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It’s not stealing if it’s genius (until a lawyer shows up). Hip-hop is built on sampling - the noble art of taking a sound someone else made, chopping it up, sprinkling some swagger on it, and sending it back into the world as something entirely new. But there’s a razor-thin line between “creative reinterpretation” and “your honor, in my client’s defense, vibes were high.” And no one tests that line more enthusiastically than Kanye West. But he’s far from alone - the sample-

The 1980s weren’t just a time of big hair and bigger shoulder pads - they were a musical gold rush. Between breakthroughs in technology, the rise of music television, and a total collapse of genre boundaries, it was one of the most experimental (and chaotic) decades in modern pop history. Here’s why. #5. New Technology Completely Changed How Music Was Made The ‘80s were defined by one thing above all: machines. Affordable synthesizers, digital samplers, and drum machines didn

Some TV theme songs quietly set the tone and get out of the way. Others sound like the composer thought they were scoring a blockbuster movie instead of a show about cartoon animals or office drama. These are five TV themes that go way harder than they ever needed to - according to Reddit, Twitter, and everyone who’s ever said,“Wait… why does this slap so much?” 🥁 5. Law & Order – “Theme” by Mike Post This song could soundtrack a bank robbery, a presidential scandal, or y

Most movies start with a script, then move to casting, then music. The Nightmare Before Christmas did it differently. For this stop-motion classic, Danny Elfman wrote the songs before the script was fully finalized , and those songs helped shape the story, the characters, and even the pacing of scenes. It’s an unusual approach, but it’s part of why the film feels so musical, cohesive, and unmistakably Tim Burton. 1. Songs as the Foundation Composer Danny Elfman didn’t just s

The 2000s were a chaotic era for music - a time when genres collided, fashion imploded, and the internet turned every fan into a part-time hacker. It wasn’t a golden age or a dark age; it was something stranger and louder than both. Here’s why the 2000s remain one of the most unpredictable (and accidentally iconic) decades in music history. 1. LimeWire Turned Everyone Into a Digital Outlaw Before Spotify and Apple Music, there was LimeWire - a file-sharing program that let an

Let’s face it: your ears are like that roommate who’s “helpful” but somehow constantly ruins your life. Sure, they let you enjoy music, podcasts, and ASMR videos, but they also sneakily sabotage you in ways you don’t even notice. Here are five ways your ears are secretly plotting against you. 1. They Lie About Loudness Ever been at a concert, thinking “this isn’t that loud,” only to spend the next week sounding like a foghorn when you sneeze? That’s your ears lying to you. Th

Audio is quietly taking over the business world. From in-store music to podcasts and immersive ASMR experiences, brands are realizing sound isn’t just decoration - it’s a growth driver. Here’s how audio is shaping the next wave of business trends. 1. ASMR Marketing Isn’t a Fad Brands are leaning into audio that makes people feel… tingly. ASMR-style campaigns create a deep emotional connection without shouting at customers. Real-world examples: IKEA’s “Oddly IKEA” 25-minute A

Picture this: You’re brushing your teeth or scrolling TikTok, and bam - a song you haven’t heard in years wakes up in your brain and refuses to leave. That, dear reader, is the earworm. A mental jukebox you never opted into. 1. What an Earworm Actually Is Scientists call it involuntary musical imagery - the fancy name for when a song loops in your head against your will.Research shows over 90% of people experience this, and the songs that stick tend to be simple, repetitive

When Rosalía released Berghain on October 27, 2025, it wasn’t just another single - it was a full-scale artistic rebirth. The song opens the door to her new album Lux and signals a radical shift away from the Latin-urban and flamenco fusion that made her a global star. With Berghain , Rosalía trades commercial familiarity for experimental depth - and the result is electrifying. A Sound Unlike Anything She’s Done Before This isn’t Motomami 2.0. The pounding reggaetón beats

There’s a strange déjà vu haunting modern music. The biggest hits of the last few years sound suspiciously like the ones our parents danced to. Synths that scream 1985. Drum machines from early Madonna. Even TikTok is recycling Fleetwood Mac, Kate Bush, and 90s house beats. We’re living in the age of musical nostalgia - and it’s not an accident. The Streaming Era Loves the Past Spotify has turned music discovery into a time machine. Algorithms feed us songs that sound like w

In 1985, Kate Bush released a song called Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) — an art-pop track full of cryptic lyrics, pounding drums, and emotional chaos. It was weird. It was brilliant. It was so Kate Bush . Critics loved it, fans adored it, but in the U.S., it never became a hit. MTV didn’t know what to do with a barefoot British woman spinning through fog and symbolism. Radio programmers were busy with hair metal. The song peaked modestly, and Bush went back to her

You think you’ve seen reckless music marketing? No. You’ve seen gimmicks. You’ve seen artists dropping “mystery albums” and billion-dollar NFTs. But none of them - not Kanye, not Bowie, not even the AI ghost of Tupac - have ever done what The KLF did in 1994: they literally burned a million pounds of their own money . Like, physically set it on fire - in a fireplace - on camera.Because why not destroy the concept of “marketing” - and “financial responsibility” - in one go?

Music history isn’t just about riffs and choruses.It ’s also about cease-and-desist letters, copyright lawyers, and petty revenge served through legal paperwork. From Prince’s battle for his own name to Radiohead’s songwriting standoff with Lana Del Rey, some of the industry’s biggest feuds didn’t happen in studios - they happened in courtrooms. Here’s a rundown of the most dramatic, ridiculous, and occasionally world-changing moments in music law. Prince vs. The Industry (an

Most viral songs go big because people love them. Brendan Abernathy’s “Married in a Year” went viral because people didn’t. The indie-folk track - quiet, poetic, and painfully sincere - became one of 2025’s strangest success stories.It started as a song people mocked on TikTok for being “too youth pastor,” and the performance spawned endless screenshots of his toes. But the more people roasted it, the bigger it got. And somewhere between the jokes and the stitches, listener

If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok, Instagram Reels, or Twitter (sorry - X) this year, you’ve probably heard it. “Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday!” That cheerful line from a British budget airline ad somehow broke free from TV and became one of 2025’s most viral sounds.What started as a straightforward holiday commercial turned into a full-blown meme - one that defined the summer and accidentally made Jet2 the soundtrack of travel chaos. The Origin: A Standard Ad Becomes a Supe

For every theme song the internet loves to roast, there’s one we’ll gladly listen to from start to finish.These are the intros that make us sit back, hum along, and feel things we didn’t sign up to feel. According to Reddit, Twitter, and TikTok, these are the five TV theme songs we never fast-forward. 5. The Office (U.S.) – “The Office Theme” It’s just piano, guitar, and a bit of synth, yet it perfectly captures the emotional state of everyone who’s ever worked in an office.

TV theme songs are supposed to welcome you into a show.These ones? They make you question your sanity. Scroll Reddit, X (Twitter), or TikTok for five minutes and you’ll find the same sentiment repeated like a chorus: “This song makes me violent.”“I physically flinch when I hear this.”“Why is this still stuck in my head 15 years later?” So let’s count down the five TV themes the internet loves to roast, complete with real online reactions and the collective exhaustion they’ve

Netflix’s The OA is one of those shows that defies logic. It’s part mystery, part metaphysics, and part interpretive dance. But behind the dimension-hopping and whispered monologues lies its real secret weapon - sound . The show’s audio design doesn’t just set a mood; it amplifies its entire message. 1. Sound as a Portal Every time Prairie (OA) crosses into another world, the soundscape shifts. You hear airy drones, stretched echoes, and soft pulses that feel slightly wrong

If you live in the UK, or have fallen into a YouTube binge at 2 a.m. - you’ve heard it.That sly, four-second burst of music that says, “Someone’s about to serve store-bought profiteroles and call them homemade.” The Come Dine With Me theme is one of the most recognisable - and profitable - pieces of music in British television.Here ’s how a four-second sting turned into a millionaire’s meal ticket. 1. The Sound of British Shade The opening cue of Come Dine With Me is pure t

At some point, the music industry collectively gave up and said, “Fine, the teenagers win.” Because in the past few years, TikTok has turned random sounds — a guitar riff, a vocal loop, or someone mumbling into a mic — into global chart-toppers. What used to take months of radio play and label politics now takes about 15 seconds, one dance, and a ring light. Let’s unpack how chaotic 10-second audio clips became actual songs , actual careers , and actual money. TikTok: The Wor