The Saturdays: English–Irish pop group formed in 2007 The Saturdays Overview of The Saturdays, a five‑member English–Irish pop girl group formed in London in 2007, their members, career highlights, musical style and legacy in UK and Irish pop music…
The Scientist (Coldplay song) The Scientist A piano-centred ballad by English band Coldplay from A Rush of Blood to the Head, notable for its reversed music video, chart success in the UK and US, and enduring critical and cu…
The Script — Irish pop rock band The Script Irish pop-rock trio formed in Dublin in 2001, known for melodic songs and international hits such as "Hall of Fame". Multiple chart-topping albums and frequent use of their music i…
The Shaggs: an outsider rock band from Fremont, New Hampshire The Shaggs The Shaggs were a late-1960s American sister band whose singular 1969 album and unconventional playing later made them a cult example of 'outsider' music and provoked strong reacti…
The Shangri-Las: 1960s American pop girl group The Shangri-Las The Shangri-Las were a 1960s American girl group from New York known for dramatic 'teenage tragedy' pop, including the US No. 1 hit "Leader of the Pack" and the hit "Remember (Walk…
The Shins The Shins are an American indie rock band formed in Albuquerque and fronted by songwriter James Mercer, known for melodic, literate songs and albums such as Oh, Inverted World and…
The Shirelles Pioneering American girl group formed in 1957, known for pop‑soul hits like “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “Soldier Boy,” and “Tonight’s the Night,” and for early crossover success o…
The Shock of the Lightning (Oasis song) The Shock of the Lightning Lead single from Oasis's seventh album Dig Out Your Soul, released in September 2008; known for its rapid composition, raw energy and a top-100 NME decade ranking.
The Shuffles (Dutch pop band) The Shuffles The Shuffles were a Dutch pop group from Rosmalen led by Albert West, active from 1963–1973. Known for melodic vocal pop within the Nederbeat era, they recorded singles and perform…
The Silence in Black and White Debut studio album by Hawthorne Heights, released June 1, 2004 on Victory Records; notable for the single "Ohio Is for Lovers", a 2005 special edition, and its role in the mid-2000…
The Smiths — influential English alternative rock band The Smiths English rock band formed in Manchester (1982–1987), known for Morrissey and Johnny Marr’s songwriting partnership, four studio albums, a jangly guitar sound, and lasting influence…
The Specials: Coventry's Two-Tone Ska Revival Band The Specials English band formed in Coventry in 1977, central to the late-1970s/early-1980s ska revival and Two-Tone movement; known for blending Jamaican ska, punk/new wave energy and socially…
The Spiders from Mars: David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust Backing Band The Spiders from Mars English rock band formed to support David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust persona (1970–1973), noted for theatrical live shows, studio recordings and a landmark final concert at Hammersmith…
The Spinners (Detroit R&B Vocal Group) The Spinners American R&B vocal group from Detroit, active since the mid-1950s; known for soul hits in the 1960s–1970s and continued touring under changing line-ups.
The Staple Singers American family singing group that blended gospel roots with soul and R&B, known for hits like "I'll Take You There" and for their ties to the civil rights movement.
The Star-Spangled Banner The national anthem of the United States, written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 after the bombardment of Fort McHenry and later set to a British tune. History, lyrics, use, and musi…
The Stars and Stripes Forever A definitive American march by John Philip Sousa (1896), celebrated for its bright trio and piccolo obbligato; designated the United States National March and widely used in parade…
The Statler Brothers American country and gospel vocal quartet formed in 1955, famed for close harmonies, the hit "Flowers on the Wall," backing Johnny Cash, and a long career blending music and stage…
The Stone Roses English rock band formed in Manchester in 1983, led by Ian Brown. Pioneers of the Madchester sound, known for their debut album, distinctive guitar work and lasting influence on Br…
The Stooges: pioneers of American protopunk The Stooges American rock band formed in 1967 in Ann Arbor, Michigan; known for raw sound, confrontational performances, and major influence on punk and alternative music.
The Strokes American rock band formed in New York City in 1998, central to the early-2000s garage rock revival; known for Is This It and a concise, guitar-driven sound.
The Sugarhill Gang American hip hop trio best known for the 1979 hit "Rapper's Delight", an early rap record that helped introduce hip hop to a mainstream audience.
The Supremes: Motown's Pioneering Female Vocal Group The Supremes The Supremes were an American Motown female vocal group formed in Detroit in 1959. They achieved mainstream pop and soul success in the 1960s, scoring multiple No. 1 hits and influ…
The Sweet Escape (song) A concise encyclopedia entry on Gwen Stefani's 2006 single "The Sweet Escape": authorship, production, musical style, release context, reception and notable facts.
The Swell Season: Duo, film soundtrack, and legacy The Swell Season The Swell Season is a folk-rock duo of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová known for the film Once, the song "Falling Slowly," and their intimate acoustic songwriting and performances…
The Tempest (Insane Clown Posse album) The Tempest (album) Tenth studio album by American horrorcore duo Insane Clown Posse, produced by Mike E. Clark and released March 20, 2007. A standalone record blending carnival-themed horrorcore wit…
The Temptations: Pioneering Motown Vocal Group The Temptations An overview of The Temptations, the American R&B vocal group formed in Detroit in 1960, their style, history, notable songs, awards and enduring influence on soul and popular music…
The Thrill Is Gone A slow minor-key blues song written by Roy Hawkins and Rick Darnell in 1951, later popularized worldwide by B.B. King; a standard in the blues repertoire noted for its elegiac tone…
The Ting Tings: English indie pop duo and their rise to mainstream success The Ting Tings Overview of The Ting Tings, an English two‑piece indie pop duo formed in 2004, their musical style, key releases including We Started Nothing, career history, and cultural impact.
The Tsar's Bride: Rimsky-Korsakov's Historical Opera The Tsar's Bride An overview of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's opera The Tsar's Bride (1898–1899): composition, libretto, musical character, premiere, setting and its place in Russian operatic repertoir…
The Turtles (1960s Los Angeles pop band) The Turtles American pop band from Los Angeles best known for the 1967 hit "Happy Together." Noted for vocal harmonies, chart success in the 1960s, and later work by frontmen as Flo & Eddie.
The Undertones (Northern Irish punk/power-pop band) The Undertones A concise account of The Undertones: a Derry-formed band (1975) known for melodic punk and the classic single "Teenage Kicks," their history, members, sound, and influence.
The Unraveling (Rise Against album) The Unraveling Debut studio album by Rise Against, released April 24, 2001. A raw, punk-infused record produced by Mass Giorgini that established the band's early sound and contains songs later l…
The Used (American post-hardcore band) The Used The Used is an American post-hardcore band formed in 2000, known for emotive vocals, dynamic melodies and an influential role in the 2000s emo/post-hardcore scene. Key albums inclu…
The Veldt (song) — deadmau5 featuring Chris James The Veldt (song) A 2012 electronic single by deadmau5 featuring Chris James, inspired by Ray Bradbury's short story. Created live, notable for its origin via Twitter and a game-influenced music vid…
The Velvet Rope (Janet Jackson album) The Velvet Rope The Velvet Rope is Janet Jackson's sixth studio album, released in 1997. A critically acclaimed fusion of R&B, pop and electronic textures, it explores intimacy, self-worth and soc…
The Velvet Underground: an overview of the band, music, and legacy The Velvet Underground The Velvet Underground: 1960s American rock band noted for experimental sound, gritty lyrical themes, association with Andy Warhol, and major influence on punk, art rock, and alter…
The Velvet Underground (1969 album) The Velvet Underground (album) The Velvet Underground is the group's third studio album, released in 1969. It marks a shift to quieter, more melodic songs and includes tracks such as "Pale Blue Eyes" and "Candy…
The Veronicas: Australian pop-rock twin duo and their career The Veronicas Overview of The Veronicas — Brisbane-born twin sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso — their musical style, key albums and singles, label history, live work and influence in contempo…
The Vines: Australian garage-rock band and early‑2000s breakthrough The Vines Australian garage-rock band from Sydney known for combining 1960s rock and 1990s alternative. Broke out with Highly Evolved, won an ARIA Breakthrough Artist award and appeared on R…
The Voice of Firestone A long-running American radio and television program (1928–1963) presenting operatic and orchestral selections sponsored by Firestone, notable for bringing classical vocal music to…
The Waitresses (American new wave band) The Waitresses American new wave band from Akron, Ohio, active in the early 1980s; best known for "I Know What Boys Like", the Square Pegs TV theme, and the seasonal hit "Christmas Wrapping".
The Wall (album) The Wall The Wall is Pink Floyd's landmark 1979 concept double album — a rock opera about isolation, fame and trauma, noted for its theatrical live shows, film adaptation and enduring cultu…
The Wanted: English-Irish pop group and their career The Wanted Overview of the English-Irish boy band The Wanted: formation, members, albums, notable singles, career milestones, charity work, hiatuses and later developments.
The War (EXO album) The War The War is the fourth studio album by South Korean boy band EXO, released July 2017. It features lead single "Ko Ko Bop", set pre-order records and became the group's fourth consec…
The Washington Post (march) A popular military-style march by John Philip Sousa, written in 1889 for ceremony music at The Washington Post newspaper and later influential in American band repertoire and socia…
The Way I Am (Eminem song) — 2000 single addressing fame and media scrutiny The Way I Am The Way I Am (2000) is Eminem’s confrontational single from The Marshall Mathers LP that critiques fame, media pressure and public scrutiny; examines its controversial lyrics, remi…
The Way I Are — Timbaland song The Way I Are A 2007 single by producer-artist Timbaland from Shock Value featuring Keri Hilson. A pop/R&B track noted for its sparse beat, chart-topping international success, heavy airplay and…
