Others are just confusing, like the emulation of a tabla on “Basic Space.” These elements might have sounded fresh at the ...

After weeks of backlash, Pharrell clarified his political stance with a raw, emotional message some have called a "clap back" to critics.

Roland’s innovations in drum machines have always been unique. Tracing Kakehashi’s output from his very first rhythm modules ...

Preservation Hall Jazz Band at Bethel Woods, Handel’s “Messiah” in a church and a selection of holiday-themed shows and New ...

Donald Trump signed an executive order for the 2028 Olympics Task Force several weeks ago at the White House. During his opening his remarks, Trump bragged about banning men from playing in women's ...

The Zultan SlapClap puts one of the most contemporary effects cymbal types within easier reach. While it only comes in one configuration with no add-on options, variation can be achieved through ...

“If the bones are good, if the bones let the song survive context, if you pull it out of acoustic guitar, you put a piano there and it works, it’s a good song,” Ebert explains of the 2009 track.

There’s something oddly revealing about how we laugh—and what happens when we can’t hold it in. We all know someone who does it. They throw their head back, let out a booming laugh, and clap their ...

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In a pivotal scene from the 2006 film X-Men: The Last Stand, a mutant claps his hands and blasts a shockwave across a battlefield. In a theater somewhere, Sunny Jung watched—and wondered. “It made me ...

Scientists found that clapping sounds come from trapped air escaping rapidly between palms, creating vibrations. Cornell and University of Mississippi's study shows that hand speed, size, and skin ...