Full disclosure – I am a really big Lindsey Stirling fan. But that being said, it would be hard for anyone to argue that she isn’t a very talented musician and entertainer. She got her start on YouTube, and then America’s Got Talent and is now commonly recognized as one of the most notable violinists in the world. Continue reading Reviewing Lindsey Stirling

Toprak is a Turkish-American composer. Only in her early 40s, she has written scores for some of the biggest video game franchises and blockbuster movies including those in the superhero genre. A quick sample includes the game “Fortnite” and the movie “Captain Marvel.” Her impressive resume began in 2004 with the short films “Hold The Rice” and “Headbreaker” both directed by Alfonso Pineda Ulloa. Continue reading NFL Anthem from Pinar Toprak

Valeria Doornkamp is bringing us her local expertise on Rotterdam nightlife. Over the decades, she’s explored her whole life finding the best spots. Continue reading Rotterdam Nightlife

Jason Greiner’s Op-Ed reflects on six decades of singer-songwriters, acknowledging historical contributions, current challenges, and mentions modern artists like Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. Continue reading 60 Decades of Singer Songwriters

If you are a fan of “America’s Got Talent” from way back, you may recall a talented young lady with a brilliant operatic voice at only 10 years old. And you may recall this little girl finishing as the runner-up in that completion in 2010. If not, let me introduce you to Jackie Enavcho. Continue reading Introducing And Reviewing Jackie Enavcho

Now I’ve kept you waiting long enough, here’s a list of Switching Styles’ favourite covers of Em Beihold’s ‘numb little bug’ for your listening pleasure. Continue reading Em Beihold’s ‘Numb Little Bug’ Cover Songs.

I never heard of musical artist Em Beihold let alone her song “Numb Little Bug” until it came on my car’s Sirius radio a couple of days ago. Continue reading Reviewing “Numb Little Bug” by Em Beihold

Music makes you feel a slew of emotions that sometimes depend on our mood but also can depend solely on the music we listen to. Have you ever been driving and a fast-paced song starts to play and before you know it, you are speeding or zipping around a little faster? If so, you are certainly not alone! Continue reading The Impact of Music on Your Mental and Physical Health and Energy Body

Music makes you feel, a slew of emotions that sometimes depend on your mood but also can depend solely on the music we listen to. Continue reading The Impact of Music on Your Mental and Physical Health and Energy

The Electric Bass for beginners: Where it Fits, Proper Technique, and First Lessons is guest written by Adan Meza. Guest writing is a powerful way to bring fresh perspectives and diverse voices to a music blog, enriching its content and fostering a sense of community. By inviting different writers to contribute, blogs can tap into a wide range of expertise, experiences, and tastes, offering readers … Continue reading The Electric Bass for beginners: Where it Fits, and Proper

A lot of women my age (in their 20’s) start to think about their future as an adult and who they want to spend their time with, have children with. I’ve never heard of a song so direct, to the point. She wants to get married and have children and she’s telling him that to “Settle Down”. Usually we try to suppress this to not startle a man in his 20’s that feels like he has his whole life ahead of him as for women we feel like our time is running out. Continue reading Reviewi

In spite of the positive aspects of enjoying live artists and gathering with fellow music-lovers, there is a dark side that will undoubtedly cause major issues for the environment once festivals resume. While wrapped up in the fun of an event, people may forget to be mindful of their negative effects on the environment. This is a problem that must be addressed by environmentally-conscious individuals. Continue reading Don’t Be Trashy at Music Festivals

Talking with the musicians themselves. There are several ways that a fan can support their favourite artists. Cody Blakey; a local recording engineer, Leshan Masikonte; of Melafrique, Phillip Rodda of Medical Pilot, and Angeles Joselito; the owner of Apollo Entertainment Company in interviews with Switching Styles, discussed the best way to help artists during a crisis Continue reading What can Fans do to support the music industry?