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The rigors of intense studying for a big exam can certainly take a toll on students. The feelings of stress, fatigue and boredom can become exasperated by long periods of silence. Having a set of good tunes to listen to can help break up the monotony and provide an added boost of energy. Here are seven of the best songs to listen to while studying:
Karaoke is a global, unstoppable phenomenon whether one likes it or not. All over the world people descend on karaoke nights to give their best, often painful rendition of their favourite songs. But are there some songs that should just never be attempted? Unless of course you do happen to be Mariah Carey or a professional musician which while very plausible is not going to account for 99.9% of people.
Logos are great marketing tools that can make virtually any product instantly recognizable. That product includes rock bands. Think about it: if you saw a logo with a pair of lips and a red tongue hanging out, would you not immediately know it was the Rolling Stones’ logo? A great logo, like a great band, is memorable and timeless. Here are our picks for the coolest band logos of all time.
There were a lot of popular and/or groundbreaking albums that came out in 2011, and I’m sure there were a few that slipped under the cracks of your wide musical tastes and selections.
Here are a few that stood out to me in the review of albums that came out in 2011. Read more…
There are many music videos that feature driving or an automotive theme. However, these are the five best that have ever been done. Sometimes, there isn’t even “driving” per se, but there is the “car theme” that makes the video cool to watch.
5. Billy Ocean “Get Outta My Dreams”
photo credit: Lotzman Katzman
Extracurricular activities are often encouraged from a very young age in school children. It teaches them to have fun, make long lasting bonds with other children, teaches the discipline needed to improve at whatever it is they choose to do, and how to work in a team. Playing in an orchestra is one such extracurricular activity that has immense benefits for those who take part. Read more…
We live in an exciting time for popular music and some would argue there is more variety than ever. Although rock seems to be a dying genre, other forms of music like hip-hop, R&B, and dance have come to dominate the airwaves. If you happen to be someone who commutes to and from work, no doubt your radio is your best friend and you are exposed to top hits on a consistent basis. Unfortunately, sometimes radio stations get overzealous with the most requested songs. There are some songs that get so overplayed that whatever initial love you have for them are long gone. Here are some songs that everyone loved at first, but by now chances are they make you change the channel. Read more…
Christmas is a time of year that brings together many different types of people. So many holidays are celebrated during this time that it can simply be referred to as the “holiday” season. We have Christmas, Ramadan and Hanukkah. One thing that drives some of us nuts is the ever present use of the same Christmas music over and over again. This music can be annoying if its presented too often or if it’s too schmaltzy. However, here we’ve compiled five Christmas albums that may interest even the most hardened Christmas music hater.
The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album
Beach Boys Christmas
The world is full of different musical styles and tastes. Most countries in the world have a chart which lists artists by the amount of records they have sold in a given week. The following examines some of the most notable musical charts from around the world.
The UK Singles Chart as we know it today has been running since 1969, when the British Market Research Bureau (BMRB) began recording sales data from 250 record shops. Today, The Top 40 chart is run by the Official Charts Company (OCC) and is first broadcast on Sunday afternoons by BBC Radio 1.
Elvis Presley holds the record for the most UK number one hits, followed by The Beatles, Cliff Richard and 90s favourites Take That and the Spice Girls.
