Britain’s Music Venues Are Under Threat
May 31, 2014
Since the Coalition Government in the UK came to power in 2010 there has been a concerted effort by politicians to put housing back at the top of the list of national priorities amid worries that a housing ‘superbubble’ may be happening in London
Judging How Important the Beatles are to Music History
May 29, 2014
When people talk about The Beatles, they often follow the iconic name with a maelstrom of superlatives. Iconic. Important. Irrepressible. Unbeatable. Undeniable. Whether or not you’re a fan of the English quartet, everyone who claims to be a music fan is legally obliged to
Is Youtube Bullying The Music Industry?
May 28, 2014
Youtube is the most successful video platform since time began. Billions of people use it: watching and sharing its content with their friends, families and networks, to the point where it’s become old media’s biggest threat and a launchpad for some of this century’s
Best Justin Timberlake Collaborations
May 23, 2014
After spending every waking hour with four other vocalists during his seven-year stint in ‘N Sync, you’d have expected Justin Timberlake to enjoy a bit more alone time. But ever since the band split in 2002, he’s continued to combine his solo career alongside
Top 10 One-Hit Wonders According to Spotify
May 22, 2014
Ah, for the lost days of a real one-hit wonder. When someone would dominate the airwaves for months at a time then vanish off into the musical ether, never to be seen or heard of again. Now, we tend to see one-hit wonders stretching
Whatever Happened to The Sundays?
May 21, 2014
Occasionally, bands just drop out of existence, like they’ve accidentally stumbled into a musical Bermuda Triangle. After a selection of modest-to-smash hits, you’ll completely forget they exist, until years later when you hear one of their songs on the radio or in the background
How Kid Rock’s “Picture” Opened the Door for Country Crossover Artists
May 20, 2014
In many ways, Kid Rock’s 2002 hit single “Picture” was a trend-setting moment for popular music, when many successful veteran musicians saw an opportunity to integrate their sound with country flair. The marketing prowess of country music is clear, with fervent followings in the
What Can We Expect From the Jay Z, Beyonce Stadium Tour
May 17, 2014
The perfect power couple of popular music, Jay-Z and Beyonce, recently announced the ultimate blend of money-spinner and artistic endeavor: a joint tour, “On the Run,” named after their later collaboration on her last album. Between Beyonce dropping a surprise new album last year
10 Best Pop Artists of the 80s
May 15, 2014
The 1980s was a sensationally good time for pop. It just was. Suddenly, a big chunk of the music-listening population decided that all they really wanted to do was to have a bit of fun and get down to the funky rhythm. So we’ve
The Evolution of Money and Wealth in Hip Hop
May 13, 2014
Twenty years ago in 1994, Skiz Fernando released the book The New Beats: Exploring the Music, Culture & Attitudes of Hip-Hop, a well received history on one of American popular music’s biggest success stories. On the blurb, he set out some of the movement’s
