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.

Mar 7, 2024

The Highest Paid Country Stars Of All Time, Ranked

When you think of rich musicians, what springs to mind? Bling bling rappers with fancy cars? Or rebellious rockstars in their Beverly Hills mansions? You might be shocked to learn that some of the top earners in the music business are good old fashioned country stars who often come from very humble beginnings. We all know that superstars like Dolly Parton and Shania Twain are worth millions, but did you know just how many? And what about your other favorite country stars? We've compiled a list of the top earners in the country music business - some of which might truly surprise you...

Mar 5, 2024

30+ Singles That Totally Destroyed The Musician's Career

The life of a musician is volatile, one minute you could be the industry darling, selling more records than you ever believed, and the next moment, your new single has flopped along with your entire career. Low audience interest, pre-existing fractures within the band, or a controversial lyric that should never have been uttered in public are all potential reasons for such sudden downfalls, which happen more frequently than you would have first thought. Read on to find out the singles that put a huge dent into the careers of these once-adored musicians.

Mar 4, 2024

The Backstories Behind These Classic Songs Are Wild

Music's most iconic songs often have unbelievable backstories. While some take years to write and perfect, others are conjured up in minutes or come in dreams. It's amusing to consider that the initial inspiration for songs that touch so many can be as mundane as a magazine cover or an unanswered phone call. Yet, more often than not, that's the case. Read on to discover the funny, weird, and sometimes tragic backstories of some of the world's most iconic songs.

Mar 4, 2024

Hit Songs That Were Banned From the Radio

Some say there is no such thing as bad publicity, and that as long as people are talking about an artist, their work is guaranteed to sell more than it would have otherwise. As such, plenty of songs have proved to be huge hits without receiving radio play, even in years gone by when radio was the main way that new music was shared with the public. As we'll see, all kinds of things can get a song banned from the radio, from predictable concerns about offensive content, to other, more unexpected (and, in some instances, almost inexplicable) reasons...

Mar 1, 2024

The Worst Charity Records Ever Released, Ranked By Money Raised

Charity singles are a great way to raise money and awareness for worthy causes. However, despite the well-meaning intentions behind their creation, the songs themselves are rarely good. Sometimes it is the tone deaf choice of song that feels distasteful, and in other instances there are just so many contributors that the result is nothing but messy noise. But no matter how much of a musical disaster they might be, these records raise plenty of money for charities, making them a necessary evil. We’ve rounded up a list of some of the most cringe-worthy songs and ranked them by a combination of copies sold, money raised, and infamy.

Feb 29, 2024

30+ 'One Hit Wonders' You Never Knew Had Massive Careers

No one gets into the music business in the hopes of becoming a 'one hit wonder' - i.e. producing a single record that makes a big splash, only for no one to take the slightest interest in any other records you come out with afterwards. However, just because an artist only has a single hit, that doesn't mean they didn't make anything else of themselves. Plenty have gone on to enjoy long and successful careers away from the limelight. Take the following one-time musical stars: you might only associate them with a single song, but they did plenty more besides.

Feb 28, 2024

30+ Hit Songs You Never Knew Were Written About Fans

Fans: can't live with them, can't live without them. They sing for you, they dance for you. They get tattoos of your face on their body. They cry in your mere presence. They sometimes overstep the mark and rummage around your trash in the middle of the night hoping to find leftover food that they can eat, just to be that little bit closer to you. In return, you (the musician) write songs about the fans. You let them know how appreciated they are or how unappreciated they are. Below is a comprehensive list of hit songs you never knew were written about fans.

Feb 28, 2024

The Longest Songs Ever Written, Ranked

In 1990, the average song was around four and a half minutes long; today - according to data from Spotify - most songs have a runtime of less than three and a half minutes. This confirms what most people probably already suspect: songs are, on average, getting shorter. However, there are still many examples of tracks that completely buck this trend. While extremely lengthy pieces of music are often viewed as overly self-indulgent or experimental, there are plenty of artists that simply don’t care. So, without further ado, here are the longest pieces of music ever written, ranked in order of length.

Feb 22, 2024

30+ Musicians Who Went Completely Broke, According to Forbes

Selling millions of records, packing out arenas, and signing lucrative sponsorship deals may sound like the sort of thing that will guarantee you financial stability for the rest of your life. However, as these successful musicians found out, that's not always the case. Lavish lifestyles, unexpected tax bills, and leaving your cash in the hands of people who are not to be trusted are but three of the reasons why these stars ended up in financial disarray. Read on to find out which musicians squandered their fortunes, and how they let it get so bad.

Feb 22, 2024

30+ Bands Who Used To Be Cool But Aren't Anymore

The route to success for bands is often long and arduous, and staying at the top has proved tough task for many. It's notoriously easy to slip off the top of the pedestal of cool and into a downward spiral, before fading into the abyss of irrelevance. This can happen as a result of too many poor-quality albums, the departure of an important member, the music going out of fashion, or a scandalous controversy impossible to come back from. In this article, we'll talk you through over 30 bands that unfortunately lost their coolness over their years in the industry. Is your favorite band on the list? Read on to find out!

Feb 19, 2024

Hit Songs That Everyone Misunderstood (And What They Actually Mean)

Next time you're singing along to your favorite tunes in the shower, stop and think - do you really know what this song means? You'd be surprised just how many of the biggest musical hits have been totally misunderstood, even by the critics! For example, do you know the true, darker meaning of TLC's Waterfalls? The sexy secret of Lady Gaga's Poker Face? Or who Don McLean's American Pie was actually about? In this list we're revealing the true meanings of those hit songs that everyone misunderstood - even you!

Feb 19, 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.

Feb 16, 2024

25+ Bands Who Changed Their Sound And Style For Worse

Most professional musicians find themselves doing a balancing act; on the one hand, wanting to explore new musical terrain, and on the other trying to avoid alienating their fans. Sometimes, they get this balance right, expanding their commercial appeal while keeping their existing fanbase happy. Sometimes though, they get this disastrously wrong. More often than not, the reason for failed pivots is a desire to chase mainstream success or keep up with current trends, but some bands just overestimate their ability to adapt to new genres - or the willingness of their fans to tolerate experimentation. Here are the artists who changed their style for the worse.

Feb 15, 2024

The Most Overplayed Wedding Songs You Should Never Pick

A wedding should be the happiest day of anyone's life, but we've all been to those weddings where the soundtrack makes us roll our eyes and groan. The songs in this list might be beloved by many brides and grooms alike, but they're definitely overplayed - and some are just downright awful. If you're in the midst of planning your nuptials, put down that John Legend record and make sure you consult this list where we're taking aim at the most overplayed wedding songs of all time. Make your guests cry from happiness - not boredom!

Feb 15, 2024

30+ Musicians You Never Knew Were Related

Writing, producing, and performing music, like any normal job, can be encouraged and passed down throughout families. As a result, you may see two or three or maybe five people from the same clan reaching the dizzying heights of global fame. This has been clear with bands. We all know the Jacksons were related, and the Osmonds, and half of Oasis. But did you know, for example, that Whitney Houston and Dionne Warwick were related? Did you know Mark Ronson's step-dad was in Foreigner? Or that LMFAO was linked to the founder of Motown? Here are 30+ musicians you never knew were related.

Jan 23, 2024

30+ Ingenious Products That Should Have Been Invented Decades Ago

Some might argue that everything that should have been invented, has been invented. Those people are wrong. There are plenty of ways in which life could improve with the invention of a specific device or application. While the white coats seek to cure everything and the brainiacs figure out a way of traveling to and from Mars, unsung heroes on the fringes are out here creating the coasterless mug, the migraine stick, and blow-up hoodie - and we are all better off as a result of their hard work. Below are 30+ ingenious products that should have been invented decades ago.

Jan 15, 2024

The Most Expensive Music Memorabilia Of All Time

Imagine everything you did, everything you touched, everything you briefly glanced at, could be turned into a fortune decades later. This is the life of a celebrity. Whatever they come into contact with, depending on the degree of their celebrity, will go on to become an artifact highly coveted by collectors and bored rich people. In some strange cases, even something the celebrity was born with can fetch millions of dollars years after their death, such as a lock of hair or an extracted tooth. Below are some of the most expensive music memorabilia pieces of all time.

Jan 9, 2024

Overused Songs That Should Never Be Used In Movies Again

Movie soundtracks have always been big business. Even in today’s modern climate of streaming, a well-timed use of a great song can see it hit charts around the world. A well conceived needle drop can give also an old song new life, such as Kate Bush’s Running Up that Hill, which became a global sensation after appearing in television show Stranger Things. However, for every ingenious musical addition, there is another uninspired repeat of a song that we have heard time and time again. Read on to find which songs should be banished from the record collections of music supervisors everywhere.

Jan 2, 2024

These Singers Are Completely Overrated

There are certain singers who it seems you're simply not allowed to criticize. Beyoncé, Britney, Bruce Springsteen, even Diana Ross... are these stars really as good as everyone makes them out to be? We're saying no, and we're tired of pretending otherwise. From stale lyrics to monotonous drawling, these are the singers who don't deserve the reputation they've garnered for themselves. Read on to find out if your favorite singer makes the list, and if they do, don't get too upset - they're still millionaires after all!