Note: Featured Image taken from Rolling Stone One of the most enduring bands to emerge from the late 1970s punk scene, The Cure have undergone numerous stylistic changes during their 40-year history. Moving from nervy, dark guitar riffs through to synthesiser-heavy goth rock and upbeat mainstream pop, the only constant in this pillar of British …
As a musician, we’re sure that you’re confident in your repertoire of songs. You may have a tried-and-tested audience favourite, a new song that you’re eager to debut, perhaps even a cover of your musical icons? But have you thought about how your set list is going to take your audience on a journey? Your …
With their own take on things, cover songs can eclipse the original tracks they’re based on. Learn which cover songs are better than the original.
The 1970s and 1980s saw a slew of women charging to the front of the American and British punk scene. Women such as Siouxie Sioux, Patti Smith, and Debbie Harry sowed the seeds for a new generation of aspiring female musicians. These musicians, however, wanted to mark themselves out as agents of change. Punk had …
By the early 1970s, rock music was somewhat of a paradox – claiming a countercultural ethos but reproducing conventional social attitudes by mostly excluding women. Artists such as Stevie Nicks, Janis Joplin, and Grace Slick had gained masses of followers, as well as kudos from their male peers. However, they seemed to be the exception …
American Punk (or Hardcore) was a frenetic, no-holds-barred movement that went against every ‘norm’ of 1980s America. Kicking back against the clean-cut conservatism of Ronald Reagan, it represented a frenzied outburst of energy and spat in the face of ‘The American Dream’. Those who got involved didn’t want to play part in some sterile consumerist …
To say that women have been influential in rock music is a gross understatement. Over the last century, women have been a driving force in some of the genre’s most iconic moments. These artists have fought against the tide, carving out space in a traditionally male-dominated industry. In this two-part series, we are going to …
A successful band is more than the people on stage. Behind the scenes, there are many others that toil away to make sure your music gets the attention it deserves. Among this mini-army of supporters are agents. Here’s our lowdown on what they do and how they can help can your band get to the …
Music and literature have always been closely intertwined, in this article the Kore team dive into some of the biggest literature-inspired tracks in modern music.
Going on tour is one of the most exciting aspects of being in a band, but it’s not always easy. Here’s our guide to touring with your band.
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