The Attention Economy: Competing With 1,000 Other Artists a Minute
Every artist today is fighting for the same scarce resource: attention. On streaming platforms and social feeds, thousands of songs…
Author: Lauren Rogers
Pop reviewer and fan. Love music, puppies, and designer purses.
Genre-Blending and the End of Labels in Pop Music
Pop music is no longer a clearly defined genre. It has become a living, breathing experiment that absorbs influences from…
Streaming Is Nearly 90% of Music Industry Revenue
Over the past twenty years, the music industry has undergone a complete transformation. Physical album sales and digital downloads have…
Why I Hate That K-Pop Demon Hunters Sound
Every time I open a playlist lately, I’m ambushed by it — that glossy, over-produced Demon Hunters K-pop sound. You…
Gaga + Mars = Die With a Smile
When Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars released “Die With a Smile” as a standalone single, it marked the first official…
Different Artist Business Entity Structure
Once your music starts earning consistently, it’s time to think about formalizing your business. The right entity structure affects how…
Pop Music Trivia: We’ll Give You the First One
The Pop Music Quiz is designed to test your knowledge (and your patience) about famous pop stars, hit songs, iconic…
Biggest 90s Pop Stars: Where Are They Today?
That photo is Debbie Gibson from 2025 in case you’re wondering. You can read the article at Hello Magazine Image…
International Markets & Localization: Breaking Beyond Borders
For modern musicians, “making it” no longer stops at your home country. Streaming has turned the global market into a…
Hobby Loss Rules vs. Professional Musician Status
If you earn money from music, you probably think of it as a business. But the IRS might not agree.…