Superhero (Stephen Lynch album) Superhero is Stephen Lynch's second official live album, released in 2002 on What Are Records? — a musical-comedy collection notable for audience interaction, reworked songs and an…
Supernova (South Korean boy band) Supernova (South Korean group) Supernova (stylized SUPERNOVA), formerly Choshinsung, is a South Korean pop boy band formed in 2007. The six members recorded and promoted music in Korea and Japan and also pursued…
Supersatellite — song by Our Lady Peace Supersatellite Overview of 'Supersatellite', a 1995 single by Canadian alternative rock band Our Lady Peace, its composition, production, themes, and place on the debut album Naveed.
Superstition (song) — Stevie Wonder’s 1972 funk single Superstition (song) “Superstition” is a funk and R&B single written and performed by Stevie Wonder, released on the 1972 album Talking Book. It became a signature song, reaching #1 on pop and soul cha…
Supertramp: British rock band noted for progressive-pop hits of the 1970s Supertramp Supertramp is an English rock band best known for a blend of progressive and pop-rock, a distinctive sax-and-keyboard sound, and 1970s hits such as "The Logical Song" and "Breakfas…
Superunknown — Soundgarden's 1994 landmark album Superunknown Superunknown is Soundgarden's fourth studio album, released in 1994. Noted for its heavy, psychedelic textures and hit singles, it broadened the band's audience and shaped 1990s al…
Supro Ozark 1560 S A compact vintage single‑pickup electric guitar from Supro, best known as the first electric guitar owned by Jimi Hendrix; a simple, collectible student‑grade instrument with histo…
Surf rock: origins, sound, key artists and legacy Surf rock Surf rock is a guitar-driven rock subgenre that emerged in mid-20th-century America, linked to surf culture and known for reverb-heavy instrumentals and distinctive guitar techniqu…
Surfing with the Alien Surfing with the Alien is Joe Satriani's 1987 instrumental rock album that established his reputation through technical guitar work, memorable melodies, and a distinctive Silver Su…
Surfing with the Alien (song) Instrumental opening track by Joe Satriani from his 1987 album Surfing with the Alien; a fast, technically demanding guitar piece inspired by the Marvel character Silver Surfer.
Survivor (band) American rock band formed in Chicago in 1978, known for the hit "Eye of the Tiger" and several 1980s singles; initially active 1978–1989 and reunited in 1993.
Survivor (Destiny's Child song) Survivor (song) 2001 lead single by Destiny's Child from their third album Survivor. Written by Beyoncé, Anthony Dent and Mathew Knowles; known for its themes of resilience, chart success and a Gr…
Suzanne (Leonard Cohen song) A 1960s poem-turned-song by Leonard Cohen, first recorded by Judy Collins in 1966 and later by Cohen on his 1967 debut. Noted for its spare arrangement and blend of erotic and spir…
Sven-Ingvars Sven-Ingvars is a long-lived Swedish popular music group formed in 1956 in Slottsbron. They blended rock, schlager and dance-band traditions, rose to fame in the 1960s and experien…
Svensktoppen Long-running Swedish weekly radio music chart established in 1962. Historically focused on dansband and schlager; it opened to English-language songs in 2003 and later reflected mo…
Sverigetopplistan — the Swedish national record chart Sverigetopplistan Sverigetopplistan is Sweden's official weekly record chart, tracking singles, albums and other formats. It reflects retail sales and digital consumption and is compiled by the nati…
Swagger Jagger (Cher Lloyd song) Swagger Jagger Debut single by Cher Lloyd from Sticks and Stones (2011). Produced by The Runners and The Monarch, it reached number one in the UK and received mixed critical response while shapin…
Swamp blues: the laid-back Louisiana blues subgenre Swamp blues Swamp blues is a relaxed Louisiana blues style noted for slow grooves, harmonica-led melodies and atmospheric production. It grew in the mid‑20th century and influenced rock, R&B a…
Swedish House Mafia: formation, music, tours and legacy Swedish House Mafia Electronic dance music trio formed in Sweden in 2008, known for melodic progressive-house anthems, stadium-scale live shows, a 2013 split and later reunion with new material and to…
Sweet Dreams (Beyoncé song) Sweet Dreams Overview of Beyoncé's single "Sweet Dreams": style, release context, chart performance, reception and distinctions from other songs with the same name.
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) — Eurythmics (1983 song) Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) A concise overview of the 1983 synth-pop song by Eurythmics: origins, sound, themes, video, cultural impact and notable covers.
Sweet Female Attitude British UK garage and R&B duo best known for the 2000 hit single "Flowers"; a concise overview of their music, career, and legacy.
Sweet Home Alabama Overview of the 1974 Southern rock song by Lynyrd Skynyrd, its musical features, history, chart success, cultural impact, and notable controversies and uses.
Sweetness (song) — Jimmy Eat World Sweetness (song) "Sweetness" is a 2002 single by American rock band Jimmy Eat World from their 2001 album Bleed American; known for its driving guitars, singalong chorus, and placement in the NHL 2…
Swing Life Away (Rise Against song) Swing Life Away An acoustic ballad by American punk band Rise Against from the 2004 album Siren Song of the Counter Culture, noted for its introspective lyrics, pared-back arrangement, and lasting…
Swing music American jazz style of the 1930s–40s marked by big bands, a distinctive rhythmic 'swing' feel, dance culture (Lindy Hop), and enduring influence on jazz and popular music.
Swing Out Sister British pop act formed in Manchester in 1985, noted for sophisticated, jazz‑inflected pop and hits such as “Breakout” and “Twilight World.”
Swish Swish (Katy Perry song) Swish Swish Pop/dance single by Katy Perry featuring Nicki Minaj from the 2017 album Witness. House-influenced track released as a promotional then official single; entered the Billboard Hot 1…
Switchfoot Switchfoot is an American alternative rock band from San Diego, known for melodic, guitar-driven songs, spiritually reflective lyrics, mainstream breakthrough with The Beautiful Le…
SWV (Sisters With Voices) — American R&B vocal trio SWV SWV (Sisters With Voices) are an American R&B trio formed in 1990, known for rich harmonies, early‑90s hits and a popular remix that sampled Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature.” They…
Symphonic metal: orchestral fusion with heavy metal Symphonic metal A rock/metal subgenre that fuses heavy metal with orchestral and classical elements, featuring symphonic arrangements, choirs, operatic vocals and cinematic production, emerging in…
Symphonic poem (tone poem): a guide to the orchestral form Symphonic poem A symphonic poem (tone poem) is a single-movement orchestral work that evokes a story, scene, or idea. Originating in the 19th-century Romantic era, it emphasizes narrative, imager…
Symphonie fantastique — Hector Berlioz's programmatic masterwork Symphonie fantastique Symphonie fantastique (1830) by Hector Berlioz is a five‑movement program symphony depicting an artist’s obsession; noted for its idée fixe, imaginative orchestration, dramatic pro…
Symphony: form, history, and role in orchestral music Symphony A symphony is an extended orchestral composition, typically in multiple movements. This article explains its structure, historical development, common forms, and notable variations…
Symphony Center, Chicago: home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony Center Symphony Center is a music complex in downtown Chicago housing Orchestra Hall, rehearsal and performance spaces, Rhapsody restaurant, and offices. It hosts the Chicago Symphony Orc…
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 (Eroica) Symphony No. 3 (Beethoven) Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, Beethoven's 'Eroica' (completed 1804) enlarged the symphony's length, form and emotional range; originally inscribed for Napoleon and premie…
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 (Beethoven) Symphony No. 5 (Beethoven) Ludwig van Beethoven's Fifth Symphony in C minor, Op. 67 (1804–1808) is one of the best-known works in classical music, famed for its four‑note motif and dramatic four-movement des…
Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 (Pastoral) — Beethoven Symphony No. 6 (Beethoven) Beethoven's Sixth Symphony, the 'Pastoral', is a five-movement, programmatic work evoking rural life and a storm. Composed in 1806–1808, it contrasts with his more dramatic symphon…
Symphony No. 94 in G major, 'Surprise' (Haydn) Symphony No. 94 (Haydn) Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 94 in G major, nicknamed the 'Surprise', is a celebrated work from his London period, famous for a sudden fortissimo chord in the second-movement set of…
Symphony No. 8 (Mahler) — "Symphony of a Thousand" Symphony No.8 (Mahler) Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major is a vast two-part choral symphony that pairs a Latin Pentecostal hymn with Goethe's Faust; celebrated for its scale, spiritual theme…
Symphony of Destruction (Megadeth song) Symphony of Destruction A 1992 heavy metal song by American band Megadeth from the album Countdown to Extinction; noted for its memorable riff, political lyrics, and lasting presence in rock media and liv…
Symphony X — American progressive metal band from New Jersey Symphony X Symphony X is a U.S. progressive metal band formed in Middletown, New Jersey, known for combining neoclassical virtuosity, complex song structures and concept-driven albums that in…
Syncopation (musical rhythm technique) Syncopation Syncopation is the deliberate displacement of expected rhythmic accents. It interrupts regular beats to create tension, propulsion, and groove across many musical styles from medie…
Synth-pop Synth-pop is a form of electronic pop in which synthesizers and related technology are central to composition and production. It rose in the late 1970s and became prominent in 1980…
Synthesizer: electronic musical instrument and sound-design tool Synthesizer An overview of the synthesizer: how it generates sound, common modules and synthesis methods, a brief history, uses in music and media, and distinctions from samplers and keyboards…
System of a Down American-Armenian alternative metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1994–1995, known for genre-blending music, political lyrics and albums Toxicity, Mezmerize and Hypnotize.
T-ara: South Korean girl group — history, music, and legacy T-ara T-ara is a South Korean girl group formed in 2009, known for dance-pop hits, strong visual concepts, major success in Korea, Japan and China, notable collaborations, member changes…
T-Series: Indian music label and global YouTube phenomenon T-Series T-Series is an Indian music and film production company founded by Gulshan Kumar in 1983, known for its large catalog of Hindi film music and for becoming the most-subscribed YouTu…
