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Published: July 27, 2023 by Colman Andrews
Musicians – especially those in the rock and jazz spheres – aren’t particularly known for their long lifespans. Accidents, drugs, […]
Published: July 20, 2023 by Josie Green
For 62 years and counting, the Beach Boys have been honing their unique psychedelic pop sound, characterized by intricate vocal […]
Updated: July 19, 2023 by Josie Green
No matter where you live, summertime has a definite vibe, expressing fun, relaxation, and freedom. From beachside vacations to fiery […]
Published: July 14, 2023 by Colman Andrews
Every summer has a soundtrack. Not just the crash of waves at the beach, the cries of “Marco / Polo” […]
Published: July 4, 2023 by Angelo Young
If you’ve ever wanted to pick up an instrument and belt out an instantly recognizable song for the pleasure (or […]
Published: May 26, 2023 by Colman Andrews
They called her an icon, and “one of the most powerful and charismatic performers in the world.” She was hailed […]
Published: May 16, 2023 by Evan Comen
In August 2019, Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” clocked its 19th week at the top of the Billboard Hot […]
Published: May 15, 2023 by 24/7 Wall St. Staff
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Colman Andrews. “Pulp […]
Published: May 13, 2023 by 24/7 Wall St. Staff
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Colman Andrews. “Somebody […]
Published: May 6, 2023 by Colman Andrews
In the 1970s, disco was big and hip-hop was growing, but the period was also known for a number of […]
Published: May 4, 2023 by Josie Green
Some musicians were seemingly born to be stars. While many bands and solo artists release a few albums before they […]
Published: May 2, 2023 by John Harrington
Whether it’s a male and a female, a baritone and a soprano, or any other combination of contrasting or complementary […]
Published: April 29, 2023 by Hristina Byrnes
Americans who grew up in the 1990s might well remember the decade as a time before cell phones evolved into […]
Updated: August 12, 2023 by John Harrington
It’s never been easy for an artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. So many things have […]
Published: April 20, 2023 by John Harrington
It makes sense that most of the best-selling musicians today are also well-liked by the public that buys their music. […]
Published: April 18, 2023 by Josie Green
Some of the longest reigning No. 1 singles in Billboard history are from artists who never churned out another hit […]
Published: April 14, 2023 by Josie Green
Some 47.5% of all recording artists who hit the Billboard charts for the first time between 1955 and 2005 never […]
Published: April 12, 2023 by John Harrington
The debut of MTV on Aug. 1, 1981, had a profound effect on the music industry and helped shape what […]
Published: March 27, 2023 by Sam Gupton
Unfortunately, fame can come with a lot of negatives. Being recognizable means the loss of the personal freedom and anonymity […]
Published: March 24, 2023 by John Harrington
Music has gone along with cinema since the beginning – originally in the form of live orchestras or a theater […]
Published: March 19, 2023 by Douglas A. McIntyre
Soundtracks are as much a part of movies as the films themselves, and over the years they have yielded many […]
Published: March 15, 2023 by Douglas A. McIntyre
The most successful music artists and bands generally measure their prowess by two yardsticks. The first is the total albums […]
Published: March 13, 2023 by Douglas A. McIntyre
The success of music artists and bands has usually been defined by two metrics. The first is how many albums […]
Published: March 13, 2023 by Andrew Raker
As the foremost platform of music’s streaming era, Spotify offers a pointed glimpse into the enduring popularity of certain songs […]