Can a certain sound, made by a particular instrument, sum up an entire era? It seems unlikely, yet think about those opening notes of Harold Faltermeyer's "Axel F" from "Beverly Hills Cop" or Brad ...

There was a time when every object made its own kind of music. The world wasn't quiet or digital yet. Machines clanked, clicked, and hummed in ways that filled the air with life. If you grew up in the ...

It’s been hailed as a rock oddity classic, a song that lies at the vanguard of experimental pop and one that set the template for the ’80s and all drum recordings of that decade. It’s also a song that ...

In the history of pop culture, there is truly no other decade like the 80s. Now, the 2020s are giving the 10 years a run for their money, but for the time being, the 80s still rule as the most ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Whether it’s in TV, Film or contemporary music, the sound of ...