In music, between band members, just as in any relationship, there’s love and also conflict. Some of those misunderstandings have led to great songs, and here are some examples: Nightwish vs. Tarja Turunen Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band. Their former singer, Tarja Turunen, from 1996 to 2005, played a significant role in boosting the band’s popularity. When the issues between the members started, Tarja got fired and replaced by their second singer…
Some bands are an institution, and they become bigger than each member. Yet there are also some cases in which specific musicians have a big solo career, and even sometimes they transform into better and more recognizable figures on their own, surpassing their original groups. Here are three cases: Ozzy Osbourne Ozzy was an English heavy metal singer, known for being Black Sabbath’s singer as well as for his solo career. His fruitful…
On October 6, the music world and we, the fans, received great news that Rush is coming back to the stage. The Band Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in 1968 that consisted primarily of Geddy Lee (vocals, bass, keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitars), and Neil Peart (drums, percussion). They are known for their virtuosity in playing progressive rock. I saw them playing live in 2010 them at their only show in Chile.…
October 6, 2025, Chileans and the whole world were amazed by 31 Minutos presentation on the YouTube show Tiny Desk. What is 31 Minutos? 31 Minutos (English: 31 Minutes) is a Chilean comedy television series and band created by Álvaro Díaz, Pedro Peirano, and Juan Manuel Egaña. It premiered on March 15, 2003, on the National Chilean Television (TVN). The show is structured as a news program played by puppets and hosted by…
For many years, I have written music reviews for this blog, as well as others with which I’ve collaborated, and I wanted to share my process for completing these tasks. My writing process is relatively similar in each case, although it sometimes takes me more time. Generally, to write an album review, first I listen to the album, while watching the lyrics and taking notes of my impressions. I write how much I like the…
What is Visual Kei? Visual Kei (in Japanese: visual style) is a Japanese musical movement that focuses not only on the music but on a specific aesthetic and identity proposal. Hairstyles, makeup, and colorful outfits combined to create intricate and extravagant looks, with a generally androgynous style. This genre emerged in the late 80s, so we could say it has a lot of influence from the 80s western musical types like glam and new…
A life without music is impossible, at least in my case. I need it, always, to keep me company. In the Internet era, and more precisely, the era of Artificial Intelligence, everything is fast, yet sometimes it is also fake. Although these technologies and platforms, such as Spotify or YouTube, help us and provide easy access to bands we may never have known, they also take away some of the emotion that searching for music…
I love watching music-related content on YouTube, whether reactions, interviews, or random musician stories. I’m a fan of a lot of these types of channels, but these are the ones that I watch the most: Finn Mckenty American graphic designer, marketer, and music commentator. He has 2 channels: Finn Mckenty and The Punk Rock MBA. He made hilarious videos (dark humor) about bands and music culture, focusing on hardcore and metalcore genres. Very entertaining.…
Last week, when I was writing my review of BlutEngel’s new album, something else got my attention too. They not only released their work on CD, vinyl, and digital, but also in cassette (limited edition). This got me thinking about the cassette revival. We, the oldies, the ones that were born in the 80s and before that, know pretty well the cassette format. An object that may seem weird to the newer generations, for us…
Nothing compares to that freedom and wholesome feeling of driving on a highway, enjoying your favorite music, it’s almost a type of meditation, at least that is what it has always been for me. Of course, your soundtrack on those moments usually depends on what you’re in the mood to listen to, but regardless of that, some songs are always present and belong to the road, they keep you company as you’re driving. These songs…
