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The Rip-Roaring Sound of Psychobilly Around the World

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 By Tzvi Gluckin
The world of psychobilly is as macabre as it is over-the-top. The genre—although it’s probably more accurate to call it a subculture—fuses rockabilly, surf, early rock ’n’ roll, punk, and hardcore. The lyrics, as [...] read more
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Six Artists Who Make Music on Homemade Instruments

Posted on August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 By Tzvi Gluckin
There are DIY artists—the kind who shun industry structures in favor of managing every aspect of their career themselves—and then there are artists who take DIY to the extreme. Not only do they home [...] read more
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A Brief History of Jazz in Boston, Past and Present

Posted on February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 By Tzvi Gluckin
The jazz scene in Boston—which includes free jazz, the avant-garde, and various hybrid styles—has experienced something of a resurgence in recent years, but its roots date back to the mid ‘50s. read more
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Eight Israeli Artists Blending Traditional Music With Global Sounds

Posted on November 21, 2018 By Tzvi Gluckin
Modern-day Israel is home to multiple immigrant communities. The more established are from Eastern Europe, and date back to the late 19th century—people who fled pogroms, discrimination, and centuries of oppression. A massive influx [...] read more
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A Brief Primer on Punk Klezmer

Posted on August 13, 2018 By Tzvi Gluckin
“Klezmer” is the name of a traditional Jewish folk music that originated in Eastern Europe. Its roots date back to 16th century Prague, although most people probably identify it with the Jewish villages of [...] read more
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A Brief Survey of Experimental Psych in Japan

Posted on August 8, 2018 By Tzvi Gluckin
Back in the 1960s and ‘70s, Japan was home to a host of experimental psych bands. And while Les Rallizes Dénudés, Flower Travellin’ Band, Far East Family Band, and Taj Mahal Travellers didn’t sound [...] read more
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A Brief Introduction to Microtonal Music on Bandcamp

Posted on June 25, 2018July 27, 2018 By Tzvi Gluckin
Believe it or not, the basics of music—like the way an instrument is tuned, or even what’s considered “in tune”—is not an exact science. It’s not even objective or universal. Systems vary from people [...] read more
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