Musicians

From bedroom producers to stadium headliners: musicians in long-form. Profile interviews, album breakdowns, tour reports, label politics, gear talk and the human stories that turn songs into culture.

Giacomo Puccini, a Master of Opera
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Giacomo Puccini, a Master of Opera

Giacomo Puccini was an Italian composer who revolutionized the way opera is written, performed, and enjoyed. His music is still heard in operas worldwide and has inspired countless musicians and singers of modern times. Puccini’s music was unique,…
Maria Callas
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Maria Callas

Maria Callas was one of the most influential singers of the 20th century. Her powerful voice, powerful presence,…
Igor Stravinsky
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Igor Stravinsky

The music of Igor Stravinsky continues to influence composers around the world today. Throughout his life, Stravinsky wrote…
The Cranberries
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The Cranberries

The Cranberries were an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1989. They were known for their unique…
Frédéric Chopin
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Frédéric Chopin

Frédéric Chopin was a 19th century composer and pianist who changed the classical music world with his compositions.…
Sergei Rachmaninoff
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Sergei Rachmaninoff

Sergei Rachmaninoff is one of the most beloved composers of the Romantic period. His music is characterized by…
Giuseppe Verdi
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Giuseppe Verdi

Ahh, the music of Giuseppe Verdi! Have you ever been so moved by a classical piece that you…
Gioachino Rossini
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Gioachino Rossini

Gioachino Rossini is widely regarded as one of the greatest opera composers of all time. He created some…
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

When you think of the word “genius,” one name likely comes to mind—Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His life and…
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most influential composers in history. His music has left a lasting…
Sting
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Sting

Sting is an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and philanthropist. He first rose to fame as the lead…