Dom Okon is redefining what instrumental pop can be. A self-made producer from New Jersey, Dom blends shimmering soundscapes with emotional depth, crafting music that says everything—without saying a ...

At 20, Dom Okon has made history with his fourth album Mystified, debuting at #34 on the UK iTunes Pop Chart. Known as “The King of Instrumental Pop,” he’s now the youngest American artist with four ...

There was a time when you could hear instrumental music on Top 40 radio right alongside big-name singers. But, with a few exceptions, the heyday of pop instrumentals ended three decades ago. Jeremy ...

“The Happy Organ” may be one of the most accurately descriptive titles ever on a pop hit. From its opening notes, Dave “Baby” Cortez’s rollicking recording is a happy, exuberant, organ-based ...

Today’s pop music is so dependent on the human voice—whether singing or rapping—that it’s hard to imagine a time when instrumentals could be mainstream hits. In fact, no instrumental has topped the ...

Sublime Frequencies gathers the lion's share of recorded non-film Pakistani beat music, adding a small, valuable piece to the history of global rock. Save this story Save this story In Pakistan, much ...

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To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the debut of K-pop group Big Bang, 88 Rising got Lil Yachty to freestyle over instrumentals from the group's catalogue. The Atlanta rapper appears to be a fan of ...