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Driving into Lyrics: Songs That Reference Car Crashes & Their Real-world Parallels

Among images in popular music, one of the most haunting figures is that of a car crash. Ironically, crashing into something has turned for many musicians into a metaphor for life’s misery, threatening danger, or the urge to rebel-from dramatic ballads to edgier rock anthems. Such cultural echoes, however, might make one think larger than […]

October 14, 2025
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Exploring GPM Music Group’s Approach to Music Promotion

Independent artists often spend countless hours trying to “crack the Spotify code.” Many experiment with the DIY route, plead with curators for playlist placements, or turn to third-party promotion services, only to end up with inflated numbers and little real engagement. In such a crowded space, skepticism toward music marketing services is understandable. The industry […]

October 8, 2025
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When the Instrument Chooses You: How Emotional Connection Influences Performance Quality

Often, people become acquainted with musical instruments in childhood through Christmas presents, music school, or lessons from friends. But it also happens differently, when the instrument itself finds its musician, sometimes after many years of searching. This emotional phenomenon was experienced by double bass player, arranger, and music teacher Valentyn Korniienko. The musician, who discovered […]

September 16, 2025
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B.B. King Would Have Been 100 Today. A New Generation of Blues Musicians Are Making Sure We Don’t Forget It.

When B.B. King passed away in 2015 at the age of 89, he left behind a challenge. “Do what you can to keep the blues alive,” he often told those who crossed his path. Today, on what would have been King’s 100th birthday, a new collaborative album launches with the ambition to do exactly that. […]

September 16, 2025
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J.R.Clark Marks a Decade of Independence with Powerful New Album “10 Years Later”

Virginia rapper J.R.Clark celebrates a decade in the game with the release of his tenth studio album, 10 Years Later. Known for his sharp lyricism and entrepreneurial spirit, J.R.Clark uses this milestone project to double down on themes of authenticity, independence, and resilience. Throughout the album, he delivers bars that reflect on the importance of […]

September 15, 2025
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