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Chosen by a panel of educators, these 16 students were assessed on performance recordings, technical proficiency, musicality ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Albatross’ is quite possibly the band’s most unlikely hit single. Sure it’s magnificent, but it’s surprising that an instrumental piece – by definition, a ‘song’ must have words – was ...

U.K.-based band Yuuf is making its Vancouver debut this month. Instead, Yuuf plays psychedelic instrumental pieces that could have graced the stage at San Francisco’s Filmore West (the centre of ...

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 ...