Could Small Venue Events Replace Music Festivals as a Go-To for Newer Artists?
The music industry has changed, not just for artists but also for consumers. Current events have resulted in rapid price increases that have made easily accessible music activities like concerts and festivals expensive and in short supply. In 2024, Pollstar noted that concert ticket prices hit a record-high average of $135.92, and in 2026, average […]
A Look At The VMAs This Year
The VMAs are an annual award show to honor the best music videos in the recording industry. First established in 1984, the ceremony has grown into a major pop culture event known for iconic live performances, with category winners receiving a statuette of an astronaut planting an MTV flag on the moon, called a Moonperson. […]
Why Is There Such A Distaste For Rap In Online Nerd Spaces?
A recent spate of controversies within a variety of online fan communities erupted throughout this summer. Unsurprisingly, it has led many to rethink how these communities and the people within them go about their lives, and how the mentalities that they hold toward something as simple as a music genre can negatively affect others within […]
Why is Specifically Music Viewed as Timeless?
Everything comes and goes throughout history; everything has a date of creation and when that thing was alive and/or relevant. Forms of entertainment are not exceptions to this; gladiator rings in Rome were all the rage in 200 BCE, but we don’t watch people fight to the death for entertainment in 2026. With modern forms […]
The Importance of Marginalized Groups in Music Genres
Although music is an art form that is completely open to anyone and all to enjoy dissecting and listening to, there is always a lingering aspect that never goes away fully. The idea of what is expected of the music, primarily the artist creating it. Genres for all of time have me race- and gender […]
Will J-pop Ever Have Its Moment?
K-pop has cemented itself as a significant part of the industry in the past decade, garnering a fanbase of millions globally. That said, many are wondering which other region-specific music industry will get its international breakthrough. Many point to Japan, and there are already embers of that possibility happening. Unfortunately, there is still a long […]
Why Music Artists Are So Open About Their Mental Health in Their Songs
Many music artists today openly discuss their mental health in their songs. They write about anxiety, depression, loneliness, and stress because these experiences are real parts of their lives, and they want listeners to know they are not alone. Writing music can also help artists express emotions that are difficult to talk about in everyday […]
There Might Never Be Another Pop Star, And That’s Okay
Among the many artists within the music industry, those that are labeled pop stars took audiences by storm and still manage to maintain their power even years after their careers have ended. That said, as the years have pressed on from the 2000s to the 2020s, many have wondered if the days of the pop […]
Why Spotify Premium Should Be Free
Music has become an essential part of everyday life, helping people study, work, enjoy, and relax. Music is there whenever we need it, helping us enjoy boring and repetitive tasks and helping us embrace creativity and culture. Spotify is the biggest streaming music platform globally, and millions of people use it every day. Because of […]
AI Artist?
With the rise in popularity and prevalence, it seems that almost everywhere, companies are trying to incorporate the use of artificial intelligence. Especially with popular platforms such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and even Walmart, every company wants to hop on the bandwagon and profit from the use of AI. And now it is even reaching […]
Taylor Swift Announces Original Country Song for Toy Story 5
Love her or hate her, Taylor Swift, one of the most successful artists in the USA, is writing a song for our loved movie series, Toy Story. Taylor Swift’s decision to write an original country song for Toy Story 5 feels less like a surprise than a full-circle moment. After years of redefining herself across […]
Music Industry Legend Clive Davis Dies at 94
Clive Davis, a legendary music executive and record producer, died today, June 22, 2026, at the age of 94. Davis has shaped modern popular music and created a profound understanding of how music is heard throughout society. Davis was widely known for discovering and developing the biggest names in the booming music industry, including Whitney […]
