Music Industry
10 Most Controversial Musicians Of All Time
Some of the greatest musicians and singers are also the most controversial. From pop stars, to gangsta rappers, to metal bands, controversy is not confined to a single genre. And…
NFT Musicians: 10 Artists Who Released NFT Projects
A growing number of musicians are releasing NFT projects. Along with cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have rapidly grown in popularity in recent times. Advocates of NFTs claim the digital tokens…
20 Best Singing Rappers Who Can Truly Sing
This list provides a breakdown of rappers who sing just as well as they rap. While rapping requires clever lyricism and flow, singing demands different vocal skills altogether. This list…
20 Rappers Who Went Diamond (10M+ Record Sales)
A number of chart-busting rappers have gone diamond in their careers, selling over 10 million copies of a single or album. The RIAA (Record Industry Association of America) gives diamond…
11 Record Label Owners You Really Should Know
Record label owners have immense power in the music industry. But would you recognise these powerful people if you passed them in the street? The owners of the ‘big three’…
Why Did Frank Ocean Stop Making Music?
What happened to Frank Ocean? Is he still making music? Many of his fans, myself included, have been asking this question for over three years. The enigmatic singer and producer…
20 Iconic Musicians Who Struggled With Depression
Some of the greatest musicians of our time have struggled with depression and mental health issues. There is evidence to suggest that musicians are more likely to suffer from depression…
20 Rappers Turned Actors Who Switched Careers
Many rappers have ventured into the world of acting, and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are former rappers. There’s an almost natural progression between rappers moving from music into the…
Conservative Rock Stars: 10 Rockers Who Are Right Wing
Conservative rock stars are by their very nature a rare breed. By and large, rock stars tend to have values, attitudes, and beliefs that would be considered more Liberal than…
20 Most Expensive Music Videos Of All Time
The music industry has spawned some truly extravagant video productions over the decades. This list will introduce you to the most expensive music videos of all time. The music videos…
10 Famous Musicians Who Went To Juilliard
Some of the world’s greatest singers and musicians went to Juilliard. That’s no surprise, because Juilliard School is one of the most-respected music schools of all time. It’s renowned for…
10 Most-Awarded Albums Of All Time
If you’re looking for critically-acclaimed records, this list of the most-awarded albums of all time will point you in the right direction. Music industry awards are a solid indicator of…
20 Transgender Musicians You Need To Know
This list will introduce you to twenty essential transgender musicians, singers, and producers you should know. Although a number of transgender artists have seen huge success in recent years, some…
9 Famous Rappers’ Last Words Before They Passed Away
In the world of rap, few things are more important than words. Whether mundane or profound, the last words a rapper speaks before they die often go down in history….
10 Sober Rappers Who Don’t Drink Or Do Drugs
It turns out that some of the most famous and successful rappers of all time don’t drink alcohol or take drugs. This article will introduce you to some of our…
15 Best Drake Album Covers Ranked & Explained
This list ranks the fifteen best Drake album covers and explains how the artwork reflects the content encapsulated on the record. Including albums, EPs, and mixtape compilations, we’ve scoured the…
Is Logic Black? Here’s What He Says About His Ethnicity
Logic is one of the most successful rappers of the last decade. Born Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, the famed rapper hails from Rockville, Maryland. His accolades include a Grammy-nomination,…
40 Best Spotify Playlists Right Now
You are about to discover some of the best playlists on Spotify for every mood. If you’re looking for your next playlist to binge-listen to, look no further – there’s…
How To Freestyle Rap: 10 Top Tips
This quick guide on how to freestyle rap will equip you with some top tips to up your rap game. The advice in this article is compiled by looking at…
20+ Famous Rappers in Jail Now (and Previously)
This article will introduce you to the most famous rappers who have spent time in prison. The list includes several rappers in jail now, as well as famous rappers who…
30 Best Spanish Songs Of All Time
Many of the most popular songs in the world today are Spanish songs. With an estimated 500 million Spanish speakers worldwide, it’s no surprise that there as an enormous market…
Which Instruments Are Used in Jazz?
Jazz music first developed in New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th century. The most common instruments used in jazz have not changed much since the inception of…
25 Best Music Schools In The World
For many aspiring musicians and performers across the world, music schools form an integral part of their education, with the potential of leading to great success in the industry. Music…
20 Best Video Game Composers Of All Time
All the best video games have epic audio arrangements, carefully crafted to enthral gamers. Behind every awesome soundtrack is a highly-skilled video game composer. Everyone knows that incredible visuals and…
How To Make Ambient Music: 10 Top Tips
How do you make ambient music? To answer the question, I spoke to composer and producer Robert Logan. Aside from his solo releases, the London-based, Scottish-Hungarian producer has co-produced soundtracks…
10 Best-Selling Female Rappers Of All Time
Rap has tended to be male-dominated genre, until recent years saw a meteoric rise in the popularity of female rappers. This list will introduce you to ten of the best-selling female…
10 Best Eminem Album Covers Ranked & Explained
Let’s take a deep dive into the most iconic Eminem album covers of all time. Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem, is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers…
30 Best Hip-Hop Producers Of All Time
This list offers a run down of the best hip-hop producers of all time. From the golden age of hip-hop, to today’s trap artists, all the most successful rappers have…
20 Ghostwritten Songs By Famous Artists
This list explores some of the best ghostwritten songs by famous artists, which you probably didn’t know were ghostwritten. Ghostwriting – when someone else other than the recording artist writes…
15 Best Film Composers Of All Time
This list will introduce you to some of the most influential, most-awarded, and best film music composers in the world. Matching music with moving images is an artform like no…
Conservative Rappers: 10 Rappers You Didn’t Know Are Right-Wing
This article will introduce you to the controversial world of conservative rappers. Although it’s a fact that many people are politically conservative, rap and right-wing politics tend not to mix….
What Is ‘Flow’ In Rap? Rap Flow Explained
If you are interested in rap at even a basic level, then you need to know about flow. This article explains what flow means in rap music, as well as…
20 Best-Selling Female Artists Of All Time
This article digs into the data to reveal the best-selling female artists of all time. Using a combination of certifications from Billboard, Guinness World Records, and other reputable sources, this…
20 Best Songwriters Of All Time
This list features the essential and best songwriters of the last century, whose songs have had a lasting impact on the world of music. All of the songwriters on this…
20 Best Rap Music Videos Of All Time
This list showcases some of the best rap music videos of all time. Music videos are an art form in their own right, and these videos demonstrate how a video…
How To Play Neo-Soul Guitar (Easy Tips & Tricks)
If you want to play beautiful neo-soul guitar chord progressions and riffs, there are a few things you need to know. Guitar is the foundational harmonic instrument in many neo-soul,…
20 Hip-Hop Facts You Didn’t Know (2022)
Since its beginnings in 1970s New York, hip-hop has grown to become one of the most listened-to and most pervasive music genres in the world. Many of the world’s most…
18 Black British Singers You Should Know
Black British singers hold many of the top spots amongst the country’s most loved, most successful, and most pioneering music artists. From grime, to gospel, to R&B, this list highlights…
What Is A ‘Bar’ In Rap? Hip-Hop Bars Explained
In hip-hop and related music genres, it’s common to refer to ‘bars’ or ‘spitting bars.’ So what is a bar in rap? A bar in rap and hip-hop is a…
RnB & Soul Music Blogs You’ll Love
Whether you’re an up and coming artist looking for exposure, or simply an RnB and soul lover looking for new music, there are dozens of soul and RnB blogs out…
What Do Record Labels Do?
In 2022, the majority of music is consumed via streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music and Soundcloud. At the end of 2021, a study by NME estimated that a staggering…
Musicians In Lockdown: A Visual Story
Those in the creative industries have been dealt a particularly bad hand by Covid-19. Often self-employed, external support can be hard to come by, and perhaps more detrimentally, many have…
What Is Music PR? A Guide for Artists
Every band and musician I know wants more fans. From the most savvy, business-minded pop artists, to the weirdest experimental mavericks. Each one of you wants more people to listen…
23 Best Live Music Venues In Manchester
There aren’t many cities where you’ll be more spoilt for choice with music venues than Manchester. From beautiful, pristine venues fit for the world’s finest orchestras to dark and dingy…
14 Glasgow Music Venues You Must Check Out
Glasgow is home to a celebrated community of DIY musicians and a great selection of music venues which keep their scene alive. The city is also a favourite stop for…
Leeds Music Venues: The Alternative Guide
Live Music Venues in Leeds: A Pink Wafer Guide Leeds is increasingly recognised for its stellar selection of clubs and music venues that open their arms to both new and…
Nottingham Music Venues: The Ultimate Guide
Live Music Venues in Nottingham: A Pink Wafer Guide It’s no secret that Nottingham’s music scene is in fine fettle right now, and a big part of that is played…
London Music Blogs And Magazines You’ll Love
London is home to many of the top UK music blogs and online magazines. Naturally, it’s home to the heavyweights of the industry – the likes of Fact Magazine, The…
Leeds Music Festivals: The Alternative Guide
Thanks to the fantastic array of venues in Leeds, each year sees a plethora of amazing festivals and all-dayers take place in the city. Reflecting the vibrant and diverse scenes…
Manchester Music Festivals: The Alternative Guide
Manchester is home to a number of music festivals which reflect the rich cultural diversity of the city. Collectively they cover a myriad of different styles, from post-punk to jazz-funk…
Leeds Music Blogs and Magazines You Should Know About
Leeds is one of the UK’s most exciting music cities, and the proliferation of great music in the city has also seen a flourishing of blogs, radio shows, and other content producers and curators.
Sheffield Music Festivals: The Alternative Guide
Sheffield is home to a diverse range of genre-leading and boundary-pushing music festivals.
9 Manchester Music Blogs and Magazines You Should Check Out
Manchester is a city with a vibrant music scene, so it’s no surprise that it boasts several great music blogs.
Sheffield’s Music Scene Is More Diverse Than You Think
We spoke to three emerging artists about how Sheffield’s music scene is held back by stereotypes – and how to move it forward.
Why I’m Celebrating Gender Diversity In Manchester Music
The lack of gender diversity in the music industry is an enduring problem across the UK. Despite being a city defined by radical thought and a colourful musical past, Manchester still has catching up to do.
15 Music Venues in Sheffield You Must Check Out
Get the lowdown on the most exciting new and emerging live music and gig venues in Sheffield.