Music History
Everything published on Viyolens under Music History — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The History of Thrash Metal
Six frantic years turned a bedroom hobby into a genre that redrew heavy music. Here's how thrash metal actually happened, decade by decade.
The Complete Guide to Post Malone
The Complete Guide to Rock Grunge Bands
Grunge transformed rock music in the early 1990s, emerging from the Pacific Northwest to become a cultural phenomenon. Rock grunge bands brought raw emotion, distorted guitars, and introspective lyric...
Essential Blues Music Albums Explained
These records didn't just document the sound — they built it. Here's why each essential blues album earns its place.
The Complete Guide to Guns N Roses
Guns N' Roses redefined hard rock in the late 1980s, achieving unprecedented commercial success whilst maintaining musical credibility. This guide traces their story from LA clubs to worldwide superst...
The History of Electropop
Electropop's history runs from Kraftwerk's 1970s synthesiser records through the 1980s British scene, a 1990s underground period, a 2000s revival, and mainstream absorption in the 2010s.
The Best Ebm Songs Right Now
Jessica picks the EBM tracks fans keep coming back to, from DAF's confrontational minimalism to Front 242's dancefloor engineering.
The Best Baroque Music Artists to Know
Six Baroque composers who explain the entire appeal of the era on their own, and where to start with each of them.
The History of Hyperpop
From sped-up nightcore edits and a London art-pop label to a Spotify playlist and a genuine chart presence: the real story, in order.
Oboe Instrument Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From its French origins to the double reed that gives it that unmistakable voice, here's how the oboe actually works and where its family fits in.
The Complete Guide to 80S Synth
The 1980s synthesizer defined an era. Discover iconic models, synthesis techniques and how to capture authentic 80s synth tone today.
The History of Alternative Rock
Alternative rock didn't arrive overnight. It's the story of parallel underground scenes on two continents that finally collided in 1991.
The History of Deep House
Four decades, three genuinely different eras, one shared name — here's how deep house actually got from Larry Heard's Chicago to your Spotify playlist.
Essential Ebm Albums Explained
Gemma runs through the EBM albums that actually matter — from DAF's stripped-down beginnings to Front 242's engineering and beyond.
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Concertina
Compact bellows instrument with a bright, nimble voice, widely used in British, Irish and maritime folk music.
Country Music
Country music combines storytelling lyrics, melodic hooks and acoustic-led band arrangements.
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Florence and the Machine
Florence and the Machine-inspired instruments and production gear for expressive songwriting, layered sound and dynamic...
K Pop
Polished, performance-led pop with global influence, slick production and strong visual identity.
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Oboe Instrument
An oboe instrument suits players seeking focused tone, expressive control and a respected orchestral woodwind voice.
Post Malone
Post Malone-inspired gear for modern songwriting, recording and performance across pop, rap and melodic production style...
Roland Tr
Discover Roland TR rhythm machines for beat-making, step sequencing and classic electronic drum programming.
Triangle Instrument
Triangle instruments deliver bright, clear accents for orchestras, schools, ensembles and general percussion use.
