Many people listen to the music of talented artists and wonder if they use autotune. Despite the longevity of Panic! At the Disco and the powerful voice behind them, fans often wonder, does Brendon Urie use autotune? Here’s what I’ve learned: As with most current pop stars, Brendon Urie does use some autotune on Panic! … Read more
I was recently thinking about the difference between pop punk and punk rock. The more I dwelled upon it, the more I got curious about The Ramones. So, are the Ramones pop punk? Here’s what I know from being a fan for decades: The Ramones are pop punk in the sense that they loved pop … Read more
Spotify has quickly become the #1 way people listen to music, even beating out iTunes, which ruled for years. But it can be frustrating to search for your favorite artists and not find them. So why are some bands not on Spotify? Here is what I discovered: Some bands and artists choose not to promote … Read more
Paul McCartney is a living legend. On his latest album, he plays every instrument himself. I was giving it a listen the other day, and I couldn’t help but notice that Paul’s voice sounds, well… like that of an elderly man. But the remarkable thing is, the guy still sounds good. So does Paul McCartney … Read more
Chris Walla first joined Death Cab for Cutie back in 1997 when it became a full band. He also helped work on the demo cassette when Ben Gibbard was the only official member. But after 17 years, Walla decided to leave. So why did Chris Walla leave Death Cab for Cutie? Here’s what I know … Read more
Halsey has been around for quite some time now. Since her debut album in 2015, she has become known as one of the most dynamic singers of her generation. She’s not known for having the widest range, but does Halsey use autotune? Here’s what I’ve discovered: Halsey does use autotune both on her recordings and … Read more
Billie Eilish made her way onto the music scene only a few years ago. Since then, she has gained worldwide acclaim, and initially, she claimed to not use any autotune. But has that changed with her popularity? How much autotune does Billie Eilish use? Here’s what I’ve learned: Billie Eilish avoided using autotune whatsoever on … Read more
Fans of Death Cab for Cutie know singer Ben Gibbard’s distinctive voice. They also know that Gibbard fronts a synth-based side project called The Postal Service. But the synth band Owl City sound very similar, leading many fans to wonder, is Death Cab for Cutie Owl City? Here’s what I know from being a DCFC … Read more
While they weren’t the only singers for Van Halen, most people think of David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar as the singers for the band. But was Van Halen more successful with Roth or Hagar? Here’s what I know from being a fan for decades: Van Halen sold more records and had their only #1 … Read more
LCD Soundsystem is a band led by vocalist, songwriter, instrumentalist, and engineer James Murphy. The band’s music is varied and made interesting by the use of many synthesizers ranging from cheap to some of the rarest ones found. So what synths do LCD Soundsystem use? Here’s what they use the most: LCD Soundsystem uses the … Read more