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Once record companies find a successful idea in pop music, they'll try to milk that cash cow by doing it over and over. This article looks at four trends in CDs that have been done to death and need to be retired.

Pre-war radio requirements had a great affect on the circumstances in which 1950s pop music could flourish.

Mixing pop music can be tricky, because you want your song to stand out, yet you want it to sound normal enough that the melody shines through. Here are some tips for mixing the best pop song possible.

In the 1960s a revolutionary voice came forward in American pop music. It was so powerful that its echoes still reverberate throughout the pop-music world. It was the musically rich, sophisticated, decade-dominating Bacharach sound.

British post-punk band Gang of Four succesfully turned pop music into a platform for a critique of contemporary socio-political inequities.

The music that floods the airwaves of planet Earth is created for two purposes, one secondary to the other, but no less appalling.

There was a time when a family who was probably involved in cloning and had a lot of teeth ruled pop radio. This is a concert they held just last year.

It fails when the music tries to get too serious. Otherwise, the album contains some of the most solid and entertaining dance-pop in recent memory.

A YouTube selection of crazed record producer's greatest hits.

At age 30, I find myself in a predicament: What am I supposed to be listening to on the radio? Is it just me, or are top twenty songs chock full of ridiculously dumb lyrics? Or have I just gotten too old? Let's look at some recent songs for examples.

It is nice enough to have playing in the background during a party, but I wouldn't borrow it from a friend to make my own copy.

The candidate endorsement game pulls high profile supporters out of the woodwork and the most artistic stump speech yet may come from musician Will.i.am, who has drawn together famous faces for a feel-good pop music video called 'Yes We Can,' inspired by Barack Obama.

Tired of the same old boring assortment of American Idol-wannabe, dull, gangsterish crapola known as American pop music? Try Japan!

Josh Groban has seemingly become a pop sensation overnight. All around the world, this Italian/English singer has taken the hearts of young and old alike by storm. Is he the first of many to come?

2007 saw a number of legends in the music world sing their final song.

All over the United States and other countries, Wrock is bringing Harry Potter fans and music lovers together.

Giving thanks in music during Thanksgiving is easy with these songs.

One of pop rock music's top themes is the goings on of people when night comes. Roy A. Barnes' favorite nighttime songs are discussed in this article.

When the C86 tape was released, the British underground barreled into a whole new layer of earth. Inspired by the ideals of the punk movement, the pioneers crafted gentle, innocent pop music that sent the disconnected happily to the scene.

Diamonds, pop artists and MTV Awards

Those with more limited knowledge of music history would maybe utter "That's easy...it was Frank Sinatra" as guessing the inventor of the concept album. Well, they'd almost be right--but be off by about 15 years and find out it started with a female jazz singer...

The Pop/Rock world is going through an interesting situation. More than just a few Pop/Rock artists and groups are deftly using jazz chord progressions in their songs without telling anybody. It's a secret...but pass it on...

Three members of the Jackson family are joining up with CBS to create a new reality TV show that aims to find a new pop music family.

People can oftentimes become intimidated with what is unfamiliar to them. And because classical music is not as commonly played everywhere as much as rock and other forms of pop music are, people do not enjoy classical music and its concerts as much as they actually can.

Recently Country music stars Rascal Flatts have been giving the pop music world the "shove" as their new album climbs up the Billboard charts.

This is a brief biography of Bob Dylan and his music.

There is a black-and-white photo from1985 where I'm sitting on my grandma's back porch steps. I'm wearing endless bangle and black jelly bracelets, multiple strands of pearls, and far too much makeup...

A look at the music scene during the 80's.

I've had the opportunity to come to know a very talented musician by the name of Jason David. He agreed to have an AC Interview with me. Before heading towards the actual Interview, I'd like to share a bit of his bio.

Music channels haven't been solely about the music in decades, but these days, they are more entertaining than ever. Here are 7 guilty pleasures that can be addictive.

Humans have been making music since the first club hit on a hollow log. It is a primal instinct. Music mimics the rhythms of nature.

Barbra Streisand's prolific career has had missteps and triumphs; her catalogue is inprint; following is a guide to her music.

For a dose of the 80's , or if you want one of the best romantic comedies for the new year, watch "Music and Lyrics"-it will be one of your favorite guilty pleasures.

In the America the fifties and sixties were two of the most influential decades of the 20th century, culturally and politically, and it was woven into popular music by some of the biggest names in the hitory of American music.

For all who mourn the loss of good 80s music, this reference laden diatribe reaches out to the singles lost to rock and roll heaven and invokes them for us once again.

The history of Latin Music and Dance. Clave rhythms. Latin percussion instruments. Analysis of paintings which portray Latin Dances, African Dance, and Flamenco. Plenty of singing, playing, dancing, painting, plus researching and presenting.

What does it take to create a jealousy match on the country music circuit? Apparently, not much. Just throw in a couple of established country superstars and a newcomer. Add an award, and a website. What you get is more than most bargained for. What's your opinion?

The hottest pop singles of Fall 2006 are reviewed in a loose version of the traditional Japanese form of poetry, Haiku. The results are to the point, entertaining, and sometimes hilarious.

The rise and n ow the peaking of what is called "Country Music" and how some of its major stars now cross over into other types of music to build sales

This is a creative essay that looks at why rap and hip-hop have taken such a commanding force in pop culture. It also examines the effect that it is creating.

Big Star were the founders of the power pop movement, and were largely underappreciated. Here are the ten best songs they ever did.

There's a growing trend in popular music these days: the full album stream. And I must say that I'm down with it

are our local music scenes in danger today?

The best pop album of 2005. Minus 1 disaster.

Introducing the work of Empress as a new singer/song writer of hip hop rap and pop music

Depending on where you are in the life of a musician, or depending on what type of setting you perform your music in, you'll need something different from a music retailer. Three of Charlotte's best provide something for every type of musician.

Part of a longer research project that included a diverse collection of young people who are thinking about and making music today.

Natasha Bedingfield is already famous the world over. Now she's breaking into the American music scene, one catchy hook at a time.