Music

Apr 22, 2024

30+ Musicians Who Don't Deserve to be in the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame

The illustrious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is almost in its 28th year, and some of the most pioneering, game-changing musical stars have been inducted since its creation. The hall has played host to the likes of The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and The Rolling Stones, along with many other stars that have greatly influenced the way music sounds today. However, music is all about opinion, which has allowed some rogue inductees to slip through the cracks of the Hall of Fame judging panel. Below are some of the most controversial inductees, who surely don't deserve a seat among the greats.

Apr 22, 2024

25+ Iconic Song Lyrics That Everybody Gets Wrong

There is no feeling quite like when you step up to the karaoke machine thinking you know a song like the back of your hand, just to find out you've been getting the words wrong the whole time. Misheard lyrics can change the entire course of a song, while sometimes stripping away any meaning the song may have had in the first place. Below is a selection of over 25 iconic song lyrics that are often completely misconstrued. After reading, you'll have the feeling of superiority that comes with being able to correct your friends and family whenever they make the same mistakes!

Apr 22, 2024

30+ Joke Bands That Got Successful Anyway

It's not just in TV and film that comedy is overlooked by the sneering elite, but music too. Jokes and jigs have gone together like bread and butter for centuries now, warming the hearts of thousands of people, and yet we're hesitant to stamp our approval on anything that isn't "serious" or "legitimate". The truth is, countless joke bands went on to achieve big levels of success, particularly in the last half of the 20th century. Take Tenacious D, for example, or the Bloodhound Gang, Spinal Tap, The Lonely Island, the list goes on. And it goes on, right below.

Mar 19, 2024

The 30 Most Iconic Musician Alter Egos of All Time

The best musicians are always the ones looking for more. Whether they are experimenting with new songwriting techniques, trying to invent a new sound or, in some cases, trying to become entirely new people. Alter egos have been used for decades in popular music, with some artists using them to help them tell a story in their work, some using them to explore a new side to themselves, and some starting as a joke and letting it get a little out of hand. Below are some of the most iconic musician alter egos the industry has ever seen.

Mar 13, 2024

The 30 Worst Celebrity-Written Books of All Time

For all the struggling writers out there trying to get their foot in the door, there's something uniquely enraging about celebrity authors. While there are a few exceptions (shoutout to Steve Martin, and to a lesser degree, Ethan Hawke) most are terrible. Why is that? Actors, musicians, reality stars... they're not writers. It's as simple as that. If you gave Stephen King a leading role in some Oscar-bait drama, he'd be noticeably terrible, because that's not what he does. Below are 30 of the very worst celebrity-written books of all time, though the word written, of course, is doing some pretty heavy lifting.

Mar 13, 2024

The Most Depressing Songs Of All Time, According To Music Experts

This somber list ranges from the melancholic melodies of The Beatles and Elvis Presley to the raw, introspective verses of Eminem and the emotional anthems of My Chemical Romance. These artists, diverse in style, find common ground in expressing their pain through poignant lyrics and haunting melodies. Whether it's the heart-wrenching ballads of lost love or the gritty narratives of personal struggle, each song hits the listener in a different way and demonstrates how, though their own pain, these amazing artists have conveyed a message that deeply resonates with fans.

Mar 12, 2024

These Are the Biggest Egos in Music, According to Industry Insiders

Egos are nothing new. Human history is littered with figures with an inflated opinion of themselves. Today, you could argue that they exist more than ever, thanks to the commodification of the arts. Musicians, often the most arrogant people on the planet to begin with, are worsened tenfold by the appearance of a record deal, concert ticket sales and global fame. When we hear the word "ego", we don't think about athletes, cooks, or novelists. We think about the people we hear every single day on our phones and the radio. Below is the definitive list of music's biggest egos.