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Today, the world lost the great memoirist, poet, novelist, dancer, singer, and public speaker Maya Angelou. In a testament to her legacy, here are 10 songs that were inspired by the late American icon, revered by many as a patron saint of conscious rap. -
7 Artists Who Could Have Been Sued for Plagiarism (But Weren't): The Smiths, Nirvana, and More
Though there have been plenty of times when musicians were sued for plagiarizing one of their songs, this usually only happens when the song becomes a hit. Musicians steal from each other far more than you might think, and most of the time it isn't brought to court. Here are seven great artists who could have been sued for plagiarism, but weren't. -
6 Alternative Musicians Who Vanished From The Music Business: Jeff Mangum, Bill Berry, And More
For the most part, musicians don’t really retire. A great deal simply keep playing until they’re physically unable to go on (see: the Rolling Stones). However, there are some artists who more or less vanished from music altogether, and some never returned. Here are six alternative musicians who vanished from the music business. -
7 Artists Who Changed Their Names (After Becoming Famous): Dinosaur Jr., Animal Collective, and More
Today, Long Island band Twin Sister announced that it would be changing its name to Mr. Twin Sister. Though it's not at all uncommon for a band to change its name a couple of times when starting out (I've been in bands that went months without a name at all), once the band starts releasing music and gaining an audience, like Mr. Twin Sister, changing names becomes tricky. Here are seven artists that have also changed their names after becoming famous. -
New Music Seminar Unleashes 'A Brand New Music Business' In 2014: 'The Future Isn't About Selling Records Anymore!'
The 2014 New Music Seminar will be from June 8 - 10 and feature and extensive list of panel discussions on the future of the music industry as it morphs from the "records and albums" to "streams and attention." -
MIXTAPE MONDAY: Check out new songs from Sondre Lerche, Kult Country, Banks, Strand of Oaks and many more!
Each and every week we try to provide you with a great compilation of brand new songs that debuted within the last few days, creating a mixtape for your sharing pleasure. This time around we had the pleasure of listening to new tracks from Sondre Lerche, Strand of Oaks, Teleman and many more artists that we think you'll enjoy! -
7 Great Albums with Just 3 Tracks (Or Less): Frank Zappa, Miles Davis
Most of the albums we listen to usually have between 10 and 15 traditionally structured songs, clocking in between 30 and 60 minutes. However, there are plenty of progressively minded artists who dispense with traditional structures and release full-length albums with only a few tracks. Here are seven great albums with just three tracks (or less). -
6 Indie Bands Who Relocated from Their Hometowns: The National, The Shins
It's not at all uncommon for individual artists to relocate in order to integrate themselves into a new scene, or to meet new artists. However, it's far less common for an entire band to leave its hometown in favor of a more artistically viable city. Here are six indie rock bands who relocated from their hometowns. -
6 Albums Recorded In Bizarre Places: Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead, And More
Most albums heard by the general public are recorded in professional studios, or even occasionally in the artists' own home. However, some well-known albums are recorded in places so unusual or creepy that it becomes part of the album's appeal. Here are six albums that were recorded in bizarre places. -
7 Pairs Of Albums With The Same Title: Which Is Better?
A while back, I wrote an article comparing songs that happen to have the same title. Though two songs sharing the same title is fairly common (I could rewrite that list many times over with new songs), two albums sharing a title doesn't happen nearly as much. Let's unfairly compare some albums whose only similarities are their titles. -
6 Artists Who Switched Over to Indie Labels: Weezer, Neil Young, And More
A common career trajectory for a musician is to sign with an independent label, and if they're lucky enough, they'll catch the attention of a major label and get signed a lucrative deal. However, some artists don't find the major label life to be very satisfying, and choose to take a step back by signing with an indie label. Here are six major label artists who switched over to indie labels. -
8 Famous Artists That Never Had a U.S. Hit: Bob Marley, Wu-Tang Clan, And More
Most musicians aren't lucky enough to ever have a hit single on any Billboard chart. However, there are some world famous, highly influential artists who somehow managed to never release hit a single in the United States. Here are eight famous artists who never had a U.S. hit.
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