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20 Music Videos That Changed The Industry!

Get your ear buds ready and your screens brightened! We’re watching music videos! Once in a blue moon, a music video comes along that completely captivates EVERYONE’s attention. It...

3 Musical Left Turns That Proved Successful for Legendary Artists

These artists decided to be bold and take musical left turns. While these moves could've been disaster, they proved successful. The post 3 Musical Left Turns That Proved Successfu...

The King of Pop’s Impact: Modern Artists Who Channel Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson had a massive and lasting influence on the music community by transforming not just how music sounded, but how it was performed, marketed, and experienced. He redef...

3 Rock Frontmen Who Completely Changed Their Style Mid-Career

These rock frontmen completely changed their sound in the middle of their careers. These moves reshaped their legacies. The post

4 Iconic Musicians Who Got Their Signature Look by Accident

These artists turned freak accidents into signature styles. The post 4 Iconic Musicians Who...

3 Iconic Artists Who Were Inspired by Joni Mitchell

3 Iconic Artists Who Were Inspired by Joni Mitchell

Sign of the Times: The Cultural Moments That Changed Music (Without Us Noticing)

The three cultural movements below all informed c...

3 Pop Stars Who Reinvented Their Image Perfectly

These three pop icons all reinvented their image. A few simple changes turned them from singers with a few hits to certified icons. The post 3 Pop Stars Who Reinvented Their Image...

3 Songs Paul McCartney Wrote That Changed Other Artists’ Careers

Paul McCartney might just be one of the greatest pop songwriters of all time, and he changed a handful of his contemporaries' careers. The post 3 Songs Paul McCartney Wrote That Ch...

3 Musicians That ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ Turned Into Superstars

3 Iconic Musicians No One Has Ever Successfully Copied

These musicians were so iconic that no one could ever measure up. Sure they are inspirational, but that inspiration can only go so far. The post 3 Iconic Musicians No One Has Ever...

Music’s 10 Weirdest Alter Egos

There’s a long tradition of artists going incognito -- from huge rock stars to hip-hop wildcards

3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1980s That Changed Radio for Good

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3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1950s That Changed Radio for Good

How Billie Eilish Changed Pop Music’s Sound

There is a before and after in modern pop music, and the dividing line is a teenager recording songs in her brother’s bedroom in Los Angeles. Before sold-out arenas and Oscar wins,...

3 Famous Musicians Who Were Heavily Inspired by Their Wives

5 Epic Jazz Songs That Forever Changed the World

So You Don't Like Jazz normally focuses on ways to turn people on to jazz, but this column focuses on five jazz songs whose impact profoundly changed modern music. In the process t...

3 Otherworldly Songs That Turned Rock Stars Into Mythological Figures

These rock stars were all so singular that they feel more like mythology. They each had key songs that helped them earn this status. The post

Famous Musicians Who Faced Intense Backlash for Their Experimental Fashion

The intersection of music and fashion often results in groundbreaking moments that define cultural eras. Many recording artists use their public appearances to push the boundaries...

3 Singers That Dominated the Folk Revival of the 60s (And Made Music History)

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3 Singers That Dominated the Folk Revival of the 60s (And Made Music History)

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How Billie Eilish Changed Pop Music’s Sound and Kept Her Punk Attitude

Something remarkable happened to pop music in the last decade, and it started in a bedroom in Los Angeles. Born and raised in LA, homeschooled alongside her brother and collaborato...

Famous Irish musicians you should have in every playlist

From global superstars U2 to Irish folk legends Christy Moore, Luke Kelly, and The Dubliners, Ireland has produced a wealth of musical talent.