Music

Electric piano An electric piano is an electro‑mechanical keyboard instrument that produces sound by mechanically vibrating elements and converting those vibrations to electrical signals for ampl…

Electric violin: amplified bowed string instrument, design, and musical uses Electric violin Electric violin: a bowed string instrument played like an acoustic violin but using pickups and amplification; varied body designs and onboard electronics enable effects, louder pe…

Electronic body music (EBM) Electronic body music Electronic body music (EBM) is a dance-oriented hybrid of industrial and electronic music that emerged in Europe, known for driving rhythms, sequenced synths, and commanding vocals…

Electronic dance music (EDM): overview, history, styles, and culture Electronic dance music A concise encyclopedia entry on electronic dance music (EDM): definition, common instruments and production methods, major styles, historical development, performance practices, an…

Electronic music: history, techniques, and cultural influence Electronic music Comprehensive overview of electronic music: definition, early tape and studio techniques, synthesis and computers, genres and uses, and its artistic and technological significance.

Electronic rock: fusion of rock and electronic music Electronic rock Electronic rock blends rock songwriting and performance with synthesizers, samplers, drum machines and studio production, developing from late-1960s experimentation into many moder…

Electropop Electropop is a branch of popular music that foregrounds synthesizers, drum machines and electronic production to create catchy, pop-oriented songs. Overview, history, characterist…

Elektra Records American record label founded in 1950, known for pioneering folk and rock A&R, later part of Warner Music Group; influential in singer-songwriter, rock, alternative and heavy metal…

Elephunk (Black Eyed Peas album) Elephunk Elephunk is the 2003 third studio album by the Black Eyed Peas that introduced Fergie, moved the group toward pop and R&B, and produced international hit singles that brought them…

Elf (American rock band) Elf (band) American rock band active 1967–1975, fronted by Ronnie James Dio; known for blues- and hard-rock influences, early albums produced by members of Deep Purple, and links to the forma…

Ell & Nikki: Azerbaijani pop duo and Eurovision 2011 winners Ell & Nikki Ell & Nikki (Eldar Gasimov and Nigar Jamal) are an Azerbaijani pop duo best known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with "Running Scared", securing Azerbaijan's first vi…

Elle Varner discography and notable releases Elle Varner discography Summary of Elle Varner's recorded output: one studio album, a mixtape, singles, promotional release and music videos, with context, key tracks and release background.

Ellegarden (Japanese rock band) Ellegarden Ellegarden is a Japanese rock band formed in 1998, known for melodic punk/alternative rock with English lyrics. They rose in the 2000s, later paused activities while members pursue…

Elliott Carter (1908–2012) — American modernist composer Elliott Carter Elliott Carter was a leading American modernist composer noted for rhythmic innovation, metric modulation, and a long, productive career that extended into his centenarian years.

Ember to Inferno — Trivium's debut studio album Ember to Inferno Ember to Inferno is the debut studio album by American metalcore band Trivium, released October 14, 2003 on Lifeforce Records. It introduced a raw, youthful sound and featured 17-y…

Emblem3 Emblem3 is an American pop-rock trio from Huntington Beach, California, known for their energetic acoustic pop, appearance on The X Factor, and the debut album Nothing to Lose.

Emergency (Paramore song) Emergency (song) “Emergency” is a track from Paramore's 2005 debut album All We Know Is Falling. An early, emotionally direct song, it deals with family conflict and helped shape the band's raw pun…

Emerson, Lake and Powell Short-lived English progressive rock trio formed in 1985 by Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Cozy Powell; recorded one studio album and toured briefly, known for virtuosic keyboards an…

EMI Latin (EMI Televisa Music): History and Influence in Latin Popular Music EMI Latin History of EMI Latin (EMI Televisa Music): formation, key signings like Selena, Televisa partnership, catalog shifts and the label’s role in promoting Latin popular music worldwide…

Emotional Rescue (The Rolling Stones album) Emotional Rescue Emotional Rescue is a 1980 studio album by The Rolling Stones, released on Rolling Stones Records. It highlights the band's late-1970s move toward dance, funk and polished studio p…

Emotions (album) — Mariah Carey Emotions (album) Emotions is Mariah Carey's 1991 second studio album, noted for a more dance-oriented sound, expansive vocals including her whistle register, and hit singles that extended her early…

Empire of the Sun (Australian electronic music duo) Empire of the Sun (band) Empire of the Sun is an Australian electronic music duo formed in 2007 by Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, noted for synth-driven pop, theatrical visuals, international hits and mu…

Empire State of Mind — Jay‑Z and Alicia Keys' New York anthem Empire State of Mind A 2009 collaboration by Jay‑Z and Alicia Keys celebrating New York City, released on The Blueprint 3. Known for its piano hook, a sample from The Moments, multiple versions and wid…

En Vivo (Ha*Ash album) — live concert film and album En Vivo (Ha*Ash album) En Vivo is Ha*Ash's first concert DVD and second live album, recorded at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional during the Gira 100 años contigo tour and released digitally on December 6…

En Vogue (American R&B and pop vocal group) En Vogue En Vogue is an American female vocal quartet known for tight harmonies, stylish image, and hit R&B/pop singles since their late‑1980s formation and 1990 debut album.

Enamorada de Ti — Selena song from Ven Conmigo (1990) Enamorada de Ti A mid-tempo Tejano track recorded by Selena for her 1990 album Ven Conmigo; written by A.B. Quintanilla III and Pete Astudillo, noted for blending freestyle elements with Tejano an…

Encore (concert): purpose, practice, and traditions Encore (concert) An encore is an unlisted additional piece performed after a concert program ends. This article explains what encores are, how they arise, typical forms, history, and how customs va…

Encore une fois — Sash! (1997 song) Encore une fois 1997 dance single by German group Sash! featuring vocalist Sabine Ohmes; a Eurodance club hit from the album It's My Life – The Album, notable for its repeated French hook and wide…

Encyclopaedia Metallum (The Metal Archives) Encyclopaedia Metallum A comprehensive online database documenting heavy metal bands, releases, line-ups and related information, maintained by an active community and curated with strict genre criteria.

Engelbert Humperdinck (composer): life, music, and legacy Engelbert Humperdinck (composer) German late-Romantic composer Engelbert Humperdinck (1854–1921) is best known for the opera Hänsel und Gretel and for blending folk elements with rich orchestral writing.

Enon Enon is an American indie rock trio formed in the late 1990s, known for blending guitar-driven pop, analog electronics and experimental songcraft led by John Schmersal and Toko Yas…

Ensemble (groups in music, performance, fashion and collaboration) Ensemble An ensemble is a coordinated group of people or elements that perform together. Common in music and theatre, it also describes fashion outfits and collaborative systems where parts…

Ensiferum (Finnish folk metal band) Ensiferum Finnish folk metal band known for blending melodic death metal with traditional folk melodies and heroic themes. Name means 'sword-bearer' in Latin; formed in the mid-1990s and acc…

Enslaved (band) Norwegian progressive extreme metal band formed in 1992 in Haugesund, known for blending black metal and viking metal with progressive and atmospheric elements.

Enter Shikari: British band blending post-hardcore and electronic music Enter Shikari Enter Shikari are a St Albans, England band known for mixing post-hardcore with electronic styles, politically charged lyrics, DIY independence and high-energy live shows. Key song…

Enthroned — Belgian black metal band (formed 1993) Enthroned Comprehensive overview of Enthroned: origins in Charleroi, musical style, key events including the death of founder Cernunnos, touring history, labels, recordings and legacy in the…

Entre a Mi Mundo — Selena's 1992 breakthrough album Entre A Mi Mundo Entre a Mi Mundo is Selena's fourth studio album, released in 1992. It established her as a leading Tejano pop artist with hits like "Como la Flor" and helped expand her audience a…

Epik High (South Korean hip hop group) Epik High Epik High is a South Korean hip hop trio known for genre-blending production, literate lyrics and international influence. Formed in 2003, members include Tablo, DJ Tukutz and Mith…

Equalization (audio) Equalization in audio is the use of filters and controls to alter an audio system's frequency response, shaping tonal balance for recording, mixing, playback, and room correction.

Ernani — Giuseppe Verdi's 1844 Italian opera Ernani Ernani is a four-act Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi (libretto by Francesco Maria Piave) based on Victor Hugo's play Hernani; premiered at La Fenice, Venice, on 9 March 1844.

Sir Ernest MacMillan: Canadian conductor, organist, and composer Ernest MacMillan Overview of Sir Ernest MacMillan (1893–1973), his life, musical career, education, works, and influence on Canadian musical culture.

Erotica (Madonna album) Erotica is Madonna's fifth studio album, released in October 1992 on Maverick Records. Known for its dance production and explicit themes, it provoked controversy and received mixe…

Erotica (Madonna song) Erotica (song) “Erotica” is Madonna's 1992 lead single and title track, a dance-pop song that foregrounded sexual themes and provoked widespread controversy, discussion of censorship, and changes…

Eruption (band) Eruption was a disco, R&B and soul group active in the late 1970s and early 1980s, produced by Frank Farian and best known for energetic covers and European chart success led by si…

Esa-Pekka Salonen Finnish conductor and composer known for long leadership of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, work with London's Philharmonia, advocacy for contemporary music, and a dual career as com…

Escape (Journey album) Escape is Journey's seventh studio album, released July 31, 1981. It produced multiple enduring hits and became the band's most commercially successful release, defining their earl…

Escape the Fate (American post-hardcore band) Escape the Fate American post-hardcore band formed in Las Vegas in 2004, known for turbulent lineup changes, early Epitaph Records debut, and a series of albums blending metalcore and emo influenc…

Eternal Flame (The Bangles song) Eternal Flame (song) 1989 pop ballad by The Bangles, written by Susanna Hoffs, Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg. A piano-led love song from the album Everything that became a worldwide hit and has been wi…