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What is soul music? History, key artists, and ongoing legacy
Learn about the deep history of soul music, its pioneering artists and bands, influence on other genres, and more.
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Memphis rap: Its key artists, history, and enduring influence on hip hop
Learn about the history, key artists, and enduring impact of Memphis rap music, and learn how to start making your own beats in the genre.
What is shoegaze? History, bands, and key characteristics
Learn about the origins, key characteristics, and iconic bands of shoegaze music, in addition to how you can make your own music in the genre.
What is blues music? History, characteristics, and impact
Learn about the unique history of blues music, its key characteristics, influence on other genres, and more.
What is jazz music? Characteristics, history, and instruments
Learn about the deep history of jazz music, its subgenres, key characteristics, signature instruments, and more.
5 iconic Star Wars sounds demystified
In celebration of Star Wars Day, join us as we take a look at some iconic sounds from the series and demystify the unique production techniques behind them.
What is dubstep music? History, artists, and subgenres
Learn about the history, pioneers, subgenres, and more of dubstep, one of the most misunderstood and sonically diverse genres in modern music.
What is a handpan? Exploring its unique history, anatomy, and sound
Learn about the history, anatomy, and sound of the handpan, a family of percussive instruments that share a unique, hypnotic timbre.
What is gospel music? Exploring the genre’s rich sound and history
The producers behind Sound Doctrine and leading musicians discuss the elements that define gospel music, its history, and powerful sound.
Producer tags: What they are, their history, and best tags
Expert producer Isaac Duarte discusses the history of producer tags, some famous tags that shaped music, and their enduring legacy.
Join us on a studio tour at the legendary Sound Factory
Join us on an intimate tour of Sound Factory, the legendary music studio where Linda Ronstadt, Marvin Gaye, and many others created some of their most iconic records.
What is house music? A guide to its history, artists, and subgenres
Dive into the origins of house music, learn about its characteristic elements, and explore its enduring cultural impact.