AlunaGeorge AlunaGeorge is a London-based electronic music duo formed by singer Aluna Francis and producer George Reid, known for minimalist R&B-influenced pop, hit singles and high-profile co…
Always (Sum 41 song) A new track recorded for Sum 41's 2008 greatest-hits collection, released as a radio single and previewed online to promote the compilation.
Always Be My Baby (song by Mariah Carey) Always Be My Baby A comprehensive overview of Mariah Carey's 1996 single "Always Be My Baby" from the 1995 album Daydream, covering its creation, musical traits, release, chart success and cultural…
Aly & AJ — American pop-rock duo of sisters Alyson and Amanda Michalka Aly & AJ Aly & AJ are an American pop-rock sister duo known for early Disney-era pop, the hit single "Potential Breakup Song," a later rebrand as 78violet, and a return to more mature synth…
AM — meanings in time, radio, chemistry, mathematics, and industry AM Concise overview of the letters AM and their principal senses: ante meridiem time notation, amplitude modulation, americium, arithmetic mean, additive manufacturing, musical and ot…
Amadeus Quartet: history, members, repertoire and legacy Amadeus Quartet A comprehensive overview of the Amadeus Quartet, its formation, principal members, repertoire, recordings and influence on 20th-century chamber music.
Ámame (Selena song) Amame “Ámame” is a Spanish-language single recorded by American singer Selena. Released from the 1992 album Entre a Mi Mundo, it charted on Billboard's Latin charts and later appeared in…
Amanda Leigh (Mandy Moore album) Amanda Leigh Amanda Leigh is a 2009 studio album by American singer-songwriter Mandy Moore, noted for its singer‑songwriter pop style, mature songwriting and a concise set of tracks plus bonus…
American Idiot (song) “American Idiot” is the 2004 lead single and title track by Green Day. A punk-rock protest song, it opened the band’s concept album and drew wide attention for its political lyrics…
AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted Debut solo album by Ice Cube, released May 16, 1990; notable for its confrontational lyrics and sample-dense production, it helped define 1990s hip hop and earned lasting critical…
Amish Paradise — Weird Al Yankovic parody of Gangsta's Paradise Amish Paradise 1996 parody by "Weird Al" Yankovic of Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise", contrasting Amish themes with gangsta-rap tropes; notable for its humor, music video, and a public permission d…
Amjad Sabri — Pakistani qawwali singer and Sufi performer Amjad Sabri Amjad Sabri (1976–2016) was a leading Pakistani qawwali singer from the Sabri family, known for his devotional performances, public broadcasts, and role in keeping the Sufi qawwali…
Amon Amarth: Swedish Melodic Death Metal Band Known for Viking Themes Amon Amarth (band) Amon Amarth is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Tumba, known for Norse-themed lyrics, theatrical live shows, and chart success. They record for Metal Blade and released The…
Amor Gitano — duet for Zorro: La Espada y la Rosa Amor Gitano Amor Gitano is a Spanish-language duet performed by Alejandro Fernández and Beyoncé as the theme for the telenovela Zorro: La Espada y la Rosa; released chiefly to Latin markets wi…
Amor Prohibido — Selena album Amor Prohibido Amor Prohibido is Selena's 1994 studio album that blended Tejano, cumbia and pop; it yielded four Billboard Hot Latin Tracks number-one singles and is among the best-selling Latin…
Amor Prohibido (song) “Amor Prohibido” is a 1994 single by American singer Selena Quintanilla. Written with A.B. Quintanilla and Pete Astudillo, the Tejano–Latin pop track topped Billboard’s Hot Latin S…
Anal Cunt: American grindcore band known for extreme noise and controversy Anal Cunt Anal Cunt was a Massachusetts-based grindcore/noisecore band noted for extremely short, abrasive songs and provocative, often offensive lyrics. The group was led by Seth Putnam unt…
Anarcho-punk: politics, music, and DIY culture Anarcho-punk Anarcho-punk is a punk subculture that fuses anarchist politics with DIY music, direct action and independent publishing. It emphasizes anti-authoritarian ethics, grassroots organi…
Anarchy in the U.K. — song by the Sex Pistols Anarchy in the U.K. A concise encyclopedia entry on the Sex Pistols' provocative punk single ‘Anarchy in the U.K.’ covering its sound, history, reception, covers, and cultural impact.
AnCafe (Antic Cafe) AnCafe AnCafe (Antic Cafe) is a Japanese pop‑rock band formed in 2003, associated with the colorful oshare kei branch of visual kei; known for upbeat melodies, vivid fashion and lineup ch…
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe English progressive rock group formed in 1988 by former Yes members Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, Rick Wakeman and Steve Howe; known for a 1989 self-titled album, a tour of classic Y…
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (album) Self-titled 1989 studio album by Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, a progressive rock quartet formed by former Yes members; released June 20, 1989 on Arista Records.
Andrea Chénier (Giordano) — Italian verismo opera Andrea Chénier Andrea Chénier is a four-act Italian verismo opera by Umberto Giordano with a libretto by Luigi Illica. Premiered at La Scala in 1896, it dramatizes the fate of the poet André Chén…
Andrew Manze (English baroque violinist and conductor) Andrew Manze Profile of Andrew Manze, an English specialist in Baroque violin and a conductor, covering his education, ensembles, repertoire, recordings and current roles in Scandinavian and Br…
Angel (Swedish band) Swedish pop group from Degerfors, best known for the 1991 summer hit "Sommaren i city" and part of the early 1990s pop scene in Sweden.
Angel of Death (song) “Angel of Death” is Slayer’s fast, confrontational opening track from Reign in Blood (1986), written by Jeff Hanneman and inspired by the crimes of Josef Mengele; it provoked debat…
Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO): California rock and jam collective Animal Liberation Orchestra Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO) is a California-based rock and jam band known for improvisational live shows, genre-blending songs, and connections to Brushfire Records and Jack…
Animal Rights (song) — deadmau5 and Wolfgang Gartner Animal Rights (song) Instrumental electro-house collaboration by deadmau5 and Wolfgang Gartner from the 2010 album 4×4=12. First aired on BBC Radio 1, it charted modestly in the UK and found support in…
Anna Bolena (Donizetti opera) Anna Bolena Anna Bolena is Gaetano Donizetti's 1830 Italian opera in two acts about Anne Boleyn's fall from power; a landmark of early Romantic bel canto repertoire and a showpiece for dramati…
Annihilator (Canadian thrash metal band) Annihilator Annihilator is a Canadian thrash metal band from Ottawa led by Jeff Waters, known for Alice in Hell, Never, Neverland, and a long career in heavy metal.
Anonymous (song) — Bobby Valentino featuring Timbaland Anonymous (song) R&B single from Bobby Valentino's second album Special Occasion, produced by Timbaland and King Logan, written with The Clutch; notable for its Timbaland production style and a mus…
Another Brick in the Wall (Pink Floyd song suite) Another Brick in the Wall A three-part song suite by Pink Floyd from the 1979 concept album The Wall; a critique of authoritarian schooling and a central element of the album’s rock-opera narrative.
Another Love Song (Insane Clown Posse song) 1999 single by Insane Clown Posse from The Amazing Jeckel Brothers; a horrorcore-tinged Midwest hip hop track built around the musical backbone of Beck's 'Jack-Ass', produced with…
Another One Rides the Bus A comedic parody song by "Weird Al" Yankovic that reimagines Queen's hit into a bus-themed novelty, first issued on Yankovic's 1981 EP and later on his 1982 debut album.
Another Part of Me (Michael Jackson song) Another Part of Me Upbeat single by Michael Jackson, featured in the 3-D film Captain EO and later issued as the sixth single from his album Bad; noted for its call-and-response vocals and pop-funk r…
Anthem: church music and national song, forms and history Anthem Anthem: originally an English-language sacred choral work for Anglican worship; later a general term for celebratory songs, including national anthems. Explains forms, history, and…
Anthem of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic Official anthem used by the Azerbaijan SSR during the Soviet era; a ceremonial composition with lyrics reflecting Soviet themes, later replaced after Azerbaijan regained independen…
Anthrax (American thrash metal band) Anthrax (American band) Anthrax is a New York City thrash metal band, member of the genre's 'Big Four'. This article summarizes their sound, history, major albums, lineup changes and lasting influence.
Anton Bruckner: Austrian composer, organist and symphonist Anton Bruckner Anton Bruckner (1824–1896), Austrian late-Romantic composer famous for nine monumental symphonies, organ and choral music; noted for expansive structures, harmonic daring and compl…
Anton Reicha: Czech‑born composer, theorist and influential teacher Anton Reicha Anton Reicha (1770–1836), Czech‑born composer who became a French citizen; noted for wind quintets, composition treatises and his teaching at the Paris Conservatoire, with pupils i…
Anton Rubinstein: Russian virtuoso, composer and founder of musical education Anton Rubinstein Anton Rubinstein (1829–1894) was a leading 19th-century pianist, composer and educator who founded the Saint Petersburg Conservatory and shaped Russian musical life through perform…
Anton Webern Overview of Anton Webern (1883–1945), Austrian composer of the Second Viennese School, known for concise twelve‑tone works, transparent textures, and major influence on mid‑20th ce…
Antônio Carlos Jobim Brazilian composer, pianist, guitarist and singer (1927–1994) who shaped bossa nova and brought Brazilian songwriting into global jazz and pop repertoires.
Antonio Pappano — British-Italian conductor and pianist Antonio Pappano Profile of Antonio Pappano, the British conductor and pianist of Italian heritage: early life, training, major appointments, repertoire, recordings and notable distinctions.
Apologize (song) by OneRepublic Apologize (song) A 2006 pop-rock ballad by OneRepublic, written by Ryan Tedder and widely known for its Timbaland remix; a global commercial hit from the album Dreaming Out Loud.
Apoptygma Berzerk (APB) — Norwegian electronic and synthpop project Apoptygma Berzerk Apoptygma Berzerk is a Norway‑born electronic music project led by Stephan Groth. Known for melodic synthpop and energetic live shows, they have charted in Germany and Scandinavia…
Apparatjik (musical supergroup) Apparatjik Apparatjik is an experimental musical supergroup formed in 2008 by members of established bands and producers, known for combining music, visual art and immersive performances.
Aqua (band) — Danish‑Norwegian dance‑pop group Aqua (band) Aqua is a Danish‑Norwegian pop group best known for their late‑1990s dance‑pop hits. Formed in the 1990s, they achieved international success with catchy, colorful songs and later…
