A debut album is arguably the most important release of an artist’s career. This is the album that sets the stage for every single thing that the artist does afterwards. However, many would...
How “Despacito” Became The Most Streamed Song Of All Time
Just six months after it was dropped, “Despacito” shattered records to become the most streamed song of all time. This Latin pop collaboration quickly became the song of the summer, so...
How Taylor Swift Got A Hit Song Without An Album To Promote It
Country/pop superstar Taylor Swift hasn’t released a new album since 2014’s 1989. However, her latest single “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” still topped the charts without...
Building your brand on YouTube
Any Tom, Dick or Harry can create a YouTube channel. But if you are looking to monetize your account and make a successful business out of it, your focus should be beyond just creating a channel. You...
The 4 People All Musicians Should Have In Their Networks
In the music industry, a lot of your success can boil down to who you know. In major music cities, it can be easy to connect with music industry professionals at parties, concerts, and other events...
How Muse Made It Big
English rockers Matt Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme, and Dominic Howard comprise the band Muse. They’ve won two Grammys and sold more than twenty million albums worldwide. Here’s how the...
How Lorde Released A Successful New Album
New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde dropped Melodrama, her sophomore album, on June 16, 2017. The album debuted at number one. Here’s how Lorde released a successful new album. 1. She started...
How Nicki Minaj Became A Rap Icon
Nicki Minaj is one of the biggest names in rap music. She’s constantly crushing the charts with hits like “Super Bass” and “Anaconda.” Here’s how Nicki Minaj...
How This Musical Duo Became A Popular Band
It’s almost impossible to turn on the radio without hearing “Stressed Out” or “Heathens.” Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun rose to fame as the band Twenty One Pilots...
The 3 Kinds Of Songs You Should Cover
Many aspiring artists have become major stars by posting covers online. However, just singing the songs you love isn’t quite enough to capture the internet’s attention. Here are the three...