melodies

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Their lead single “Fabienk” is studded with hair-trigger riffs — if you can even call them that — that mix the playful nursery rhyme melodies of Battles with the no-wave drone of Sonic Youth.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Ma’s greatest challenge, which he meets with wonderful musicianship, is to make Negrón’s engaging melodies, grand swaths of arpeggios, and simple patterns alluring.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Their enduring appeal lies in simple melodies and wholesome, patriotic themes that deeply resonate with Chinese audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“Michael” is bizarre because everything left unsaid still lingers between the lines, sandwiched between the formidable melodies of his greatest hits, like toxic ooze leaking out from the middle of two slices of Wonderbread.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Infants can also differentiate between sounds as well as recognize different melodies.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin