Outkast is arguably the greatest duo in music. They have made memorable hits for decades, branching out from their more traditional southern hip-hop beginnings. Together, Andre “3000” Benjamin...
What Musicians Can Learn From Frank Ocean
Aside from Beyonce, no other musical artist has received the same amount of excitement over an album release as Frank Ocean has this year. His album Blonde garnered so much buzz that fans are...
What Musicians Can Learn From Madlib
Madlib is a name synonymous with hip-hop fans as one of the greatest producers to ever sit behind the mixing board. His hands-on approach to making great music has lead to storied collaborations with...
What Musicians Can Learn From Neil Young
Neil Young has been around for nearly half a century. That is not by accident. Young is an icon for outsiders because of his reputation as a recluse, but his music and lyrics have touched music fans...
How Miranda Sings Converted Her Fans From YouTube to Netflix
Miranda Sings, a famous YouTube persona played by Colleen Ballinger, has taken a huge step in entertainment with her Netflix show “Haters Back Off.” The show is officially “the...
Why Bob Dylan Earned The Nobel Prize
It’s been slightly more than a week since Bob Dylan received the Nobel Prize in Literature, and his website is just acknowledging it. More important than the delayed response is the legacy that...
Why Lorde Is One of Today’s Most Unique Musicians
Lorde is nineteen years old and already has two Grammy Awards, ten New Zealand Music Awards, the title of one of Time magazine’s Most Influential Teens, and a coveted spot on Forbes’s 30 Under 30...
Why the Element of Surprise is the Best Way to Release Music
What happens once a musician starts selling a lot of albums? They then plan on surprising everyone. More artists have been releasing singles and albums on shorter notice in the recent years...
3 Ways Primus Created A Signature Sound
Primus is a funky, three-piece rock band that emerged into the music scene during the 80’s. Though the band called it quits years ago, Primus continues to hold a loyal fan base because of their...
How Desi Perkins Thrives on YouTube
Desi Perkins has more than two million followers on YouTube; more than two million people regularly visit her channel seeking guidance in regards to makeup, special effects makeup, and hair. Viewers...