Splinter (2003 album by The Offspring) Splinter Splinter is the seventh studio album by American punk rock band The Offspring, released in 2003. It marked a lineup change and reached gold status despite mixed reviews.
Spoonman (Soundgarden song) Spoonman A 1994 Soundgarden single from the album Superunknown inspired by a real street performer; noted for its rhythmic riff, music video featuring the performer, and a Grammy for Best M…
Spy Hard (song) A comedic spy-theme pastiche written and performed by "Weird Al" Yankovic for the 1996 film Spy Hard; an original pastiche evoking classic James Bond-style theme songs.
Square dance Square dance is a traditional sequence folk dance for four couples arranged in a square. It has regional variants, a caller-led modern form, and a long history in Europe and North…
Squeeze (English rock band) Squeeze (band) Squeeze are an English rock/pop group formed in London in 1974, known for the songwriting partnership of Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook and hits including "Cool for Cats", "Up th…
St John Passion (Johannes-Passion), BWV 245 St John Passion Johann Sebastian Bach's sacred oratorio telling the Passion narrative from the Gospel of John. A dramatic liturgical work for soloists, choir and orchestra, first performed in Leip…
St Matthew Passion Johann Sebastian Bach’s St Matthew Passion is a monumental Baroque sacred work setting the Passion narrative from Matthew 26–27 for double choir, soloists, chorales and orchestra.
St. Lunatics American hip hop group from St. Louis formed in 1993. Known for launching Nelly's career and the 2001 album Free City, the collective blended Midwest rap with mainstream pop appeal…
Stacy's Mom — song by Fountains of Wayne Stacy's Mom A clear, concise overview of 'Stacy's Mom,' the 2003 pop-rock single by Fountains of Wayne: origins, composition, video, reception and lasting cultural impact.
Musical staff (stave): structure, history, and usage Staff (music) A musical staff (or stave) is a set of horizontal lines and spaces used to notate pitch, rhythm and other musical elements. This article explains its parts, clefs, ledger lines, hi…
Staind: American Rock Band from Massachusetts Staind Staind is an American rock band formed in Massachusetts in 1994, known for post-grunge and alternative metal songs such as "It's Been Awhile" and "So Far Away" and for a commercial…
Stairway to Heaven A comprehensive encyclopedia entry on Led Zeppelin's 1971 composition 'Stairway to Heaven': origins, musical structure, recording, live history, cultural impact and related controv…
Stan (Eminem song) Stan (song) A detailed overview of Eminem's song "Stan": its narrative, composition, music video, performances, cultural impact and the sequel on The Marshall Mathers LP 2.
Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free — Zambia's national anthem Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free Overview, history, musical origin and uses of 'Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free', the national anthem adopted at Zambia's 1964 independence and based on Nkosi Sikelel' iAfr…
Stardust (song) A 1927 composition by Hoagy Carmichael with 1929 lyrics by Mitchell Parish, 'Stardust' became a jazz and popular standard recorded by generations of artists and notable for its lyr…
Starfighter Pilot (debut EP by Snow Patrol) Starfighter Pilot Overview of Starfighter Pilot, the debut EP by Snow Patrol: origins, recording context, relationship to their first album Songs for Polarbears, and its place in the band's early de…
Starseed (song) “Starseed” is a 1994 alternative rock single by Canadian band Our Lady Peace from their debut album Naveed, noted for its distinctive vocals, layered guitars, and early role in the…
Starships (song) “Starships” is an uptempo pop-rap single by Nicki Minaj from her 2012 album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, noted for blending dance-pop and Eurodance elements and achieving widesprea…
State Anthem of the Soviet Union The official national anthem of the USSR from 1944 to 1991: its origin, composers and lyricists, revisions, ceremonial use, and lasting cultural legacy.
Status Quo: English rock band known for boogie riffs and long touring career Status Quo Status Quo is an English rock band formed in the 1960s, best known for a driving boogie-rock sound, enduring live shows and hits such as 'Caroline' and 'Rockin' All Over the World'…
Stay (SafetySuit song) “Stay” is a single by American rock band SafetySuit from their debut album Life Left to Go, released in 2008 and promoted internationally into early 2009.
Stay with Me (Sam Smith song) A gospel‑inspired ballad by English singer Sam Smith from his debut album In the Lonely Hour; released in 2014, it became a major commercial hit and won multiple awards amid a note…
Stayin' Alive (Bee Gees song) Stayin' Alive 1970s disco single by the Bee Gees from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, noted for its falsetto vocals, driving groove, and lasting cultural influence across music and media.
Steel Meets Steel – Ten Years of Glory A retrospective compilation by Swedish power metal band HammerFall, collecting key singles and fan favorites to mark the band's first decade and introduce their signature sound.
Steely Dan: American Jazz-Rock Duo Known for Studio Production and Literate Lyrics Steely Dan Steely Dan — Donald Fagen and Walter Becker formed a studio-focused American jazz-rock duo known for sophisticated arrangements, literate lyrics, influential albums and induction i…
Steinway Model D‑274 — the concert grand piano Steinway D-274 The Steinway Model D‑274 is the flagship concert grand piano, introduced in its current form in 1884. Renowned for tonal power, projection and craftsmanship, it is the standard in…
Stem (music) Two distinct musical meanings: the notation element attached to noteheads that indicates duration and voice direction, and an audio submix of grouped tracks used in production, mix…
Sten & Stanley Sten & Stanley is a Swedish dansband formed in Karlskoga in 1962. Known for dance-friendly pop and schlager-influenced repertoire, the group has been a durable presence in Sweden's…
Steppenwolf (rock band) Steppenwolf Steppenwolf is a Canadian–American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1967, known for hits like "Born to Be Wild" and early contributions to hard rock and proto-metal.
Steps (British pop group) Steps (group) British dance-pop quintet formed in 1997, known for upbeat choreography, the debut single "5,6,7,8", and a string of late‑1990s hits and later reunions.
Stereo MCs British electronic/hip-hop duo formed in London in 1985, best known for their 1992 hit single “Connected”. They blended rap, dance, funk and live instrumentation and have continued…
Steve Miller Band American rock band led by guitarist and singer Steve Miller, known for blending blues roots with radio-friendly rock and hit songs like "The Joker" and "Fly Like an Eagle."
Steve Reich Steve Reich (born 1936) is an American composer and pioneer of musical minimalism, noted for tape-loop pieces, phasing, and landmark works like Music for 18 Musicians and Different…
Still Not Getting Any... (Simple Plan album) Still Not Getting Any... Second studio album by Canadian pop punk band Simple Plan, issued on Atlantic/Warner in 2004–2005. Produced with Bob Rock, it features the hit single "Welcome to My Life" and a mor…
Stone Sour: American rock band from Iowa Stone Sour Stone Sour is an American rock band from Iowa formed in the early 1990s. Known for melodic songwriting and heavy dynamics, it features Corey Taylor and has released six studio albu…
Stone Temple Pilots — American rock band (STP) Stone Temple Pilots Stone Temple Pilots (STP) are an American rock band formed in the late 1980s, known for 1990s alternative hits, multiple platinum albums, and a career marked by chart success, line…
Stop (Plain White T's album) Stop (album) Stop is the second studio album by American rock band Plain White T's, released on August 20, 2002 as their first record for Fearless Records, showcasing early pop-punk and indie r…
Stop and Stare (OneRepublic song) Stop and Stare A detailed overview of OneRepublic's single 'Stop and Stare' from their debut album, covering its release, themes, production, music video, reception and legacy.
Storytime (Nightwish song) Storytime “Storytime” is a 2011 single by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish from the album Imaginaerum, noted for its literary references, cinematic production and a fantasy-themed musi…
Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton 1995 posthumous studio album by Eazy-E; last major solo release reflecting mid‑1990s West Coast gangsta rap, notable producers, and diss tracks aimed at contemporaries in the rap s…
Stradivarius instruments Stradivarius High-quality string instruments made by the Stradivari family of Cremona, famed for tone, craftsmanship and historical importance; prized by soloists and collectors worldwide.
Straight Lines (Silverchair song) Straight Lines “Straight Lines” is a 2007 single by Australian rock band Silverchair, written by Daniel Johns and Julian Hamilton. It led the singles chart in Australia and anchored the band's fi…
Straight Outta Compton (album) Straight Outta Compton Straight Outta Compton is N.W.A's landmark 1988 debut studio album that popularized gangsta rap with raw street narratives, notable tracks, controversy, and lasting influence on hi…
Stranger in Moscow — song by Michael Jackson Stranger in Moscow A detailed overview of Michael Jackson's song "Stranger in Moscow": origins, musical character, themes of isolation, chart performance, video and its place in Jackson's catalogue.
Stratovarius — Finnish power metal band Stratovarius Stratovarius is a seminal Finnish power metal band formed in the early 1980s, known for melodic speed, neoclassical keyboards, and influential 1990s albums that shaped European pow…
Strawberry Alarm Clock American Los Angeles psychedelic pop band formed in 1966, best known for the 1967 No. 1 single "Incense and Peppermints" and for its sugary harmonies and organ-driven sound.
Strawberry Fields Forever — The Beatles' 1967 psychedelic single Strawberry Fields Forever A detailed overview of The Beatles' song "Strawberry Fields Forever": origins, composition, studio innovations, release context, and its musical and cultural legacy.
Stray Cats: American rockabilly trio and their 1980s revival Stray Cats Overview of the Stray Cats, an American rockabilly trio formed in 1979, their musical style, key songs, career arc, image and legacy in reviving 1950s rock influences during the 19…
