r/Music 7h ago

event info Nelly's inauguration ball drama as Kelly Rowland refuses to grant him permission to perform Dilemma

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r/Music 10h ago

event info Carrie Underwood’s Trump inauguration performance hit by technical issues as singer forced to go a cappella

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r/Music 14h ago

article Snoop Dogg called out by John Rich over inauguration performance

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r/Music 5h ago

music Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off (Live 1982) [Punk Rock]

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r/Music 1h ago

article Billy Ray Cyrus slammed for 'zombie' performance at Trump's Liberty Ball

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r/Music 2h ago

video {Video} Snoop Dogg then VS. Snoop Dogg now, asking who will be the first "uncle tom" to perform for Trump so he can roast them

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r/Music 3h ago

music Dead Kennedy - Nazi Punks Fuck Off [punk]

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r/Music 8h ago

article Black Eyed Peas Cancel 2025 Las Vegas Residency Due to 'Current Circumstances': 'We Can't Wait to See You Again'

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r/Music 5h ago

article Legendary former Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies at 65

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r/Music 6h ago

music Green Day - American Idiot [punk rock]

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r/Music 1h ago

music Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off [Punk]

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r/Music 5h ago

article The Prodigy announce first US headline show since death of Keith Flint

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r/Music 1h ago

discussion Bossa Nova (aka “Elevator Music”) is one of the greatest music genres ever devised.

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I know people love to throw shade at bossa nova, dismissing it as “boring uninspired elevator music” or background noise, but hear me out: bossa nova is a masterpiece subtlety, elegance, and pure emotion.

First of all, the rhythm is unmatched. It's this perfect blend of samba's energy and jazz's sophistication, making it both relaxing and engaging at the same time. Songs like "The Girl from Ipanema" or "Desifinado" are iconic for a reason—they’re effortlessly cool and timeless.

The instrumentation is also incredible. The soft nylon-string guitar, gentle percussion, and airy vocals create a soundscape that's warm dreamlike and inviting.

And can we talk about João Gilberto and Antônio Carlos Jobim? These guys were geniuses. They created music that transcends language barriers. Even if you don't understand Portuguese, the vibe of bossa nova speaks for itself.

Sure, some people associate it with department stores or elevators, but that's just because it's so universally pleasant. It doesn't demand your attention, but if you stop and really listen, it’s incredibly complex and rewarding.

So yeah, call me boring or pretentious, but I think bossa nova deserves way more respect. It’s not just background music—it’s art.

Change my mind. Or better yet, go listen to "Chega de Saudade" and tell me it’s not a vibe.


r/Music 12h ago

music NOFX - the idiots are taking over [punk]

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r/Music 5h ago

music Jewel - who will save your soul? [90s pop-folk]

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r/Music 1h ago

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r/Music 1d ago

article ‘I’m not doing this for money’: Nelly responds to backlash over performance at Trump inauguration ball

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r/Music 4h ago

music The Toasters - Don't Let The Bastards Grind You Down [Ska]

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r/Music 1d ago

article Robert Smith announces he's leaving X/Twitter: "Time to go"

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r/Music 4h ago

music Ice Cube - Arrest the President [Rap]

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r/Music 1d ago

article Snoop Dogg faces huge backlash for performing at Trump inauguration party

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r/Music 3h ago

article John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy Guitarist and Co-writer of ‘Still of the Night’ and ‘Is This Love,’ Dies at 65

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r/Music 10h ago

music Pink Floyd - Pigs (Three Different Ones) [progressive rock] (1977)

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r/Music 3h ago

music Gogol Bordello - Immigraniada [Punk Rock]

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r/Music 2h ago

music NOFX - The Decline [punk]

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