Music

Fired Up (Alesha Dixon album) Debut solo album recorded by Alesha Dixon after Mis‑Teeq split; shelved in the UK, later issued in Japan in 2008. Features singles 'Lipstick' and 'Knockdown' and a pop/R&B/dance so…

First We Take Manhattan (song) First We Take Manhattan A song written by Leonard Cohen, first recorded by Jennifer Warnes and later released by Cohen; noted for its stark, ambiguous lyrics and wide range of covers and interpretations.

Fishbone: Los Angeles Band Blending Ska, Punk, Funk and More Fishbone Fishbone is an American band formed in Los Angeles in 1979, known for blending ska, punk, funk and rock into high-energy performances and socially pointed lyrics that earned a devo…

Five (British boy band) Five (band) Five (often stylized 5ive) are a British pop group formed in 1997, known for upbeat pop‑R&B hits and selling around 20 million records worldwide; they split in 2001 and have reform…

Five Finger Death Punch Five Finger Death Punch is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, known for hard-hitting riffs, melodic choruses and a string of commercially successful albums and singles.

Flageolet: history, construction, and musical significance Flageolet A concise encyclopedia entry on the flageolet — an end‑blown woodwind from the 16th century, its types, construction, repertoire, and influence on later instruments.

Flap Your Wings — 2004 single by Nelly Flap Your Wings ‘Flap Your Wings’ is a 2004 hip hop single by Nelly, produced by The Neptunes. It was the lead single from his album Sweat and reached number one in the UK and New Zealand.

Flash (Queen song) — theme to the 1980 film Flash Gordon Flash (Queen song) Theme song written by Brian May for the 1980 film Flash Gordon, performed by Queen with Freddie Mercury and Brian May sharing vocals. Noted for its dramatic chorus and success in E…

Flat (music): meaning, notation, and variants Flat (music) A flat (♭) lowers a pitch by a semitone in common notation. This article explains symbols, enharmonic equivalents, key signatures, historical terms, microtonal variants, and tuning…

Flavors of Entanglement — Alanis Morissette album Flavors of Entanglement Flavors of Entanglement is a 2008 studio album by Alanis Morissette, noted for its electronic textures and intimate songwriting. Singles include “Underneath”, “Not As We” and “In P…

Fleet Foxes: American indie folk band from Seattle Fleet Foxes Fleet Foxes are a Seattle-based indie folk band known for rich vocal harmonies, acoustic textures and critically acclaimed albums including Fleet Foxes (2008) and Helplessness Blue…

Fleetwood Mac: British–American rock band and their evolution Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac is a British–American rock band formed in London in 1967, known for a shift from blues roots to pop-rock classics and the multi-platinum albums that defined 1970s pop…

Flight of the Conchords New Zealand musical-comedy duo Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, known for deadpan humour, genre-parody songs, a BBC radio series and an HBO television show (2007–09).

Float On (Modest Mouse song) Float On Float On is a 2004 single by indie rock band Modest Mouse from the album Good News for People Who Love Bad News, noted for its upbeat production, reassuring refrain, and mainstream…

Flogging Molly Irish–American Celtic punk band led by vocalist Dave King, known for marrying traditional Irish instruments with punk rock energy. Formed in Los Angeles and releasing albums such a…

Flor-de-Lis (Portuguese folk music group) Flor-de-Lis Flor-de-Lis is a Lisbon-based Portuguese folk ensemble known for blending traditional Portuguese sounds with contemporary arrangements; they represented Portugal at Eurovision 2009…

FLOW: Japanese rock band known for anime theme songs Flow (band) FLOW is a five-member Japanese rock band formed in 1998, known for energetic, bilingual-tinged songs and high-profile anime theme singles like GO!!! and Sign from the Naruto franch…

Flower (Soundgarden song) “Flower” is Soundgarden's debut single from their 1988 album Ultramega OK. Written by Chris Cornell and Kim Thayil, the track captures the band's early grunge sound and raw, heavy-…

Flower of Scotland A modern Scottish patriotic song written by Roy Williamson in 1967, widely used at sporting events and public occasions as a de facto national anthem recalling the Battle of Bannoc…

Flugelhorn (Flügelhorn) Flugelhorn A conical-bore brass instrument similar to the trumpet and cornet, pitched in B♭ and noted for a warm, mellow sound; commonly used in brass bands, jazz and some orchestral settings…

Flute (woodwind instrument) Flute Overview of the flute: design, history, types (concert flute, piccolo, alto, bass, pan), playing technique, repertoire and role in orchestras, and notable developments such as the…

Flux of Pink Indians — English anarcho-punk band Flux Of Pink Indians An English anarcho-punk band formed in 1980, known for politicized lyrics, DIY releases on Crass and Spiderleg, provocative artwork and influence on independent labels and the anar…

Fly from Here (Yes album) Fly from Here Fly from Here is the twentieth studio album by English progressive rock band Yes, released July 4, 2011. It features a multi-part title suite and marked the group's first studio re…

Fly Me to the Moon A 1954 popular song by Bart Howard, originally titled 'In Other Words', later a jazz standard popularized by Kaye Ballard, Patti Page and Frank Sinatra and linked with lunar imager…

Fly to the Sky Fly to the Sky is a South Korean R&B duo formed in 1999. Composed of Brian Joo and Hwanhee, they evolved from teen-idol beginnings into pioneers of contemporary Korean R&B known fo…

FM Static — Canadian pop punk side project led by Trevor McNevan FM Static FM Static is a Canadian pop punk duo formed as a side project of Thousand Foot Krutch members. Known for three studio albums on Tooth & Nail Records and radio-friendly singles from…

Foals (band) English rock band from Oxford known for blending dance-punk, math rock and indie styles into rhythmically complex, danceable songs. Noted for energetic live shows and evolving soun…

Foghat — British rock band best known for "Slow Ride" Foghat Foghat is a British rock band formed in the early 1970s, noted for a blues‑rock, boogie sound and the enduring hit "Slow Ride". They rose to prominence in the 1970s–1980s and remai…

Folk metal — the fusion of heavy metal and traditional folk music Folk metal Folk metal is a rock-metal hybrid that blends heavy metal with traditional folk instrumentation, melodies and themes. It emerged in Europe in the early 1990s and developed many reg…

Folk music: traditions, forms, history, and cultural role Folk music Folk music encompasses traditional songs and instrumental styles passed within communities. This article explains its characteristics, modes of transmission, history, regional dive…

Folk punk: history, characteristics, and notable movements Folk punk Folk punk blends traditional folk instruments and storytelling with punk rock energy and DIY ethics. Origins in the early 1980s led to diverse subgenres like Celtic punk and Gypsy…

Folk rock: origins, style, and influence Folk rock Folk rock blends traditional folk songwriting and melodies with rock instrumentation and rhythms. Emerging in the mid-1960s, it expanded popular music and influenced subsequent gen…

Foo Fighters American rock band formed by Dave Grohl after Nirvana's end; known for melodic hard rock, energetic live shows, a long recording career and multiple major awards.

For Lack of a Better Name — deadmau5 (2009 studio album) For Lack of a Better Name Fourth studio album by Canadian electronic producer deadmau5, released in 2009; notable for singles "Ghosts 'n' Stuff" and "Strobe", media placements and a blend of progressive hou…

For Whom the Bell Tolls (Metallica song) A mid-1980s heavy metal song by Metallica from the album Ride the Lightning, inspired by Ernest Hemingway's novel and notable for its bell-like bass intro and exploration of war an…

For Your Entertainment (song) Lead single from Adam Lambert's 2009 album 'For Your Entertainment', written by Claude Kelly and Dr. Luke. Pop-rock dance track released November 3, 2009, promoted with live perfor…

Forbes (Swedish dansband) Forbes (band) Forbes was a Swedish dansband active in the 1970s, best known for representing Sweden at the 1977 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Beatles", which finished last with two poin…

Foreigner (band) Foreigner is a British–American rock band formed in 1976, celebrated for arena-ready singles and power ballads. They have sold over 70 million albums worldwide and remain a staple…

Forever (Chris Brown song) "Forever" is a 2008 single by Chris Brown from Exclusive: The Forever Edition. An uptempo pop‑R&B track that became a major radio and club hit, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Ho…

Forgot About Dre Single by Dr. Dre featuring Eminem from the album 2001. Released in 2000, it won a Grammy and an MTV Video Music Award and is known for its confrontational lyrics about Dre's legac…

Fort Minor — Mike Shinoda's hip hop side project Fort Minor Fort Minor is the solo hip hop project of Mike Shinoda, formed in Los Angeles as an outlet for rap-focused music. Best known for the 2005 album The Rising Tied and singles like “Re…

Foster the People (American indie pop band) Foster the People Foster the People is an American indie pop band from Los Angeles, known for the 2010 hit "Pumped Up Kicks" and albums such as Torches, Supermodel, and Sacred Hearts Club.

Fotos y Recuerdos (Selena song) Fotos y Recuerdos A Spanish-language pop–Tejano song performed by Selena that incorporates the melody of The Pretenders' 'Back on the Chain Gang'; notable for its danceable arrangement and autobiogr…

Fozzy: American heavy metal band from Atlanta Fozzy Fozzy is an American heavy metal and hard rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, known for combining classic metal influences with arena-style melodies and for frontman Chris Jericho’s p…

France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 Overview of France's participation at Eurovision 2018 with Madame Monsieur and the song "Mercy": selection, background, staging, final placing and public reaction.

Francis Poulenc — French composer of song, chamber, sacred and stage works Francis Poulenc French composer Francis Poulenc (1899–1963), member of Les Six, known for lyric songs, neoclassical wit, sacred choral works and operas that combine brightness and profound emotion…

Frank Ticheli — American composer and educator Frank Ticheli Overview of Frank Ticheli, American composer known for wind-ensemble, orchestral and choral works, his musical style, notable pieces, recordings, and role as a teacher at the Unive…

Frankie Goes to Hollywood British pop-dance group from Liverpool known for provocative imagery, the hit single "Relax", and the 1984 album Welcome to the Pleasuredome; influential in 1980s synth-pop and clu…