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Many can argue that the vocalist can make or break a band. While we agree that the frontman or frontwoman of a band does heavily contribute to their identity, sound and overall persona, we certainly ...

Vocalists are often the main focus of a band no matter how good the other members are at their instruments. On the flip side, there wouldn’t be any music to back the singer without instruments, and ...

For the most part, it’s the lyrics of a song that we remember most. A song really only needs a catchy chorus to be a hit. But, every so often, there is a musician who can create an instrumental break ...

Great music does not have to be dependent on memorable lyrics. Simply listening to the composition and creativity of an instrumental track can be just as rewarding. Here are some of the great ...

Instrumentals have been a staple of pop music as long as its existed, and songs without vocals have been hits throughout the years, including surf rock classics like “Pipeline” and “Wipeout,” party ...

If you think about it, you probably have a favorite one-hit wonder song. Maybe it’s “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred. Maybe it’s “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot. Or maybe it’s “Relax” by Frankie ...

Here are the 10 best instrumental metal albums since 2010, ranked by Intervals' Aaron Marshall. So, when he has some recommendations about the modern era of instrumental metal (instru-metal?), you're ...

In the April 2011 issue of SPIN, we caught up with Explosions in the Sky, the Texas-based band who’ve taken wordless music to unexpected heights. But they’re hardly the first to rock with their traps ...