MUSIC

6 Great (and Not-So-Great) Works of Art Made by Robots

Roboticists are working hard to engineer the next Picasso.

11 Surprising Facts About Kidz Bop

6. There have been controversial lyric changes.

Wireless Recording Device Captures Studio-Quality Songs on the Go

You don't need a fancy recording studio to sound like a professional.

Eduard Khil: The Soviet Union Pop Star Who Became a Meme

The singer's effusive lip-syncing made him famous in the USSR in the '70s. Then the internet found him.

10 Hit Songs That Were Almost Never Released

Playlists would sound a lot different if these songs hadn't been released.

‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ Could Have Been a Meat Loaf Song

What a different world we could have had.

17 Electric Facts About MTV Unplugged

MTV's acoustic phenomenon is about to make a comeback.

7 Places To Grab a Bite of Elvis

Every possible use of peanut butter, banana, and bacon awaits you.

Suspicious Minds: The Bizarre, 40-Year History of Elvis Presley Sightings

Fans just won't let the King die.

Audible Launches 'Audible for Dogs' to Help Pet Parents Calm Their Stressed Canines

Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' is among the titles that the experts have deemed suitable for doggy ears.

Sparkle Moore: The Mysterious Rockabilly Pioneer You've Never Heard Of

The Omaha rocker often referred to as the "female Elvis" had a strong voice, killer songs, and a really cool look. Then she disappeared.

How Paul Wittgenstein Paved the Way for One-Armed Concert Pianists

Thanks to the Austrian musician, there’s a remarkably sizable repertoire of compositions available exclusively for one-handed pianists.

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Inside the Auditory Illusion That Makes Hans Zimmer’s Movie Scores So Anxiety-Producing

A Shepard tone is guaranteed to put you on edge.

How Science—and a Broken Heart—Helped Identify Titanic Bandleader Wallace Hartley's Lost Violin

Bandleader Wallace Hartley clung to his instrument until the end. He was found, but the violin was believed lost for nearly a century.

What's the Difference Between an Opera and a Musical?

Music is important to both, but slightly more important to one of them.

Lost Gustav Holst Music Found in a New Zealand Symphony Archive

"Folk Songs From Somerset" will be performed for the first time in 100 years.

Are You Jimmy Ray?: How a Rockabilly Jam Made Its Way Onto '90s Mainstream Charts

It's been more than two decades since 1998's "Are You Jimmy Ray?"—the one and only hit by gloriously coiffed British pop rocker Jimmy Ray—became one of the more perplexing hits of the '90s.

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Her Other Forte: Comedian Phyllis Diller Was Also a Concert Pianist

She was 53 and one of America's most famous comedians—then she started tickling the ivories in addition to funny bones.

4 Fab Facts About Ringo Starr

In honor of Ringo's big day, here are a few little-known tidbits about the legendary drummer.

Someone Remade the Beastie Boys' 'Sabotage' Video With Muppets

Yes, it’s as amazing as it sounds.

7 Celebrities Who Lost Major Endorsement Deals

Freedom of speech is a right, though it's not always a wise business decision.

Finish These Band Names

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Watch a Rare Video of Nirvana Rocking Out at Radio Shack in 1988

Before Nirvana hit it big, the band gave a rousing performance at their local Radio Shack. In 1988, the band played a set at the electronics store's Aberdeen, Washington outpost, shredding in front of the audio/video section.

The Origins of 6 Great American Songs

"The Star-Spangled Banner" was around for more than 100 years before it became the official national anthem.

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