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Streaming Is Growing — So Why Are Mid-Tier Pop Artists Still Struggling?

Lauren Rogers March 4, 2026
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Genre Fluidity Is Reshaping Pop. And Labels Can No Longer Predict Hits

Lauren Rogers February 15, 2026
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Minimalism in Pop: Why Less Production Is Often More Effective

Lauren Rogers February 24, 2026
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The TikTok Effect Changing What a Hit Song Means

Lauren Rogers March 1, 2026
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Vanessa Mini: An Italian Record-breaking Singer

Lauren Rogers February 24, 2025
Popnomics

SongDNA, Data Analytics, and the New Science of Hit Songs

Lauren Rogers February 15, 2026
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Meet Ariana, Your AI Pop Music Trends Reporter

Lauren Rogers January 14, 2025
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Ace Frehley, KISS Original Lead Guitarist, Dies at 74
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Ace Frehley, KISS Original Lead Guitarist, Dies at 74

Lauren Rogers

Ace Frehley — the original lead guitarist and founding member of Kiss — passed away at the age of 74,…

When AI Joins the Studio: What the Musixmatch Deal Means for Musicians
Popnomics

When AI Joins the Studio: What the Musixmatch Deal Means for Musicians

Lauren Rogers

Artificial intelligence keeps showing up in places musicians never expected. Now it’s entering the heart of the music business. Musixmatch…

Albums Going 15X Platinum: How Many Can You Name?
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Albums Going 15X Platinum: How Many Can You Name?

Lauren Rogers

Hint: According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), there have been 31 to date. Here’s the list. Rank…

Wonderfully Goofy: The Wombats Announce New Tour
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Wonderfully Goofy: The Wombats Announce New Tour

Lauren Rogers

There’s something beautifully ridiculous about The Wombats, and that’s exactly why I love them. The band just announced a brand-new…

Why the Foo Fighters’ Intimate Pop-Up Gigs are Rock’s Purest Joy
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Why the Foo Fighters’ Intimate Pop-Up Gigs are Rock’s Purest Joy

Lauren Rogers

The Foo Fighters are a stadium band. This is an undeniable fact. When they roll into town, they fill baseball…

Amelia Power Finds Her Voice with “Nostalgic”
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Amelia Power Finds Her Voice with “Nostalgic”

Lauren Rogers

Singer-songwriter Amelia Power is stepping confidently into the spotlight with her latest single, “Nostalgic,” released on August 29th. “Nostalgic” is…

Record Labels Prepare Landmark AI Licensing Deals: What Musicians Should Know
Popnomics

Record Labels Prepare Landmark AI Licensing Deals: What Musicians Should Know

Lauren Rogers

When I first saw reports that record labels may soon finalize “landmark” AI music licensing deals, I felt both curious…

Prove You’re a True Pop Music Afficionado
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Prove You’re a True Pop Music Afficionado

Lauren Rogers

40 questions. Can you claim the pop music trivia crown? Take this interactive quiz to find out. Ready. Set. Go!…

No Doubt Returns to the Sphere: A Bold 2026 Residency in Las Vegas
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No Doubt Returns to the Sphere: A Bold 2026 Residency in Las Vegas

Lauren Rogers

Fans of No Doubt have reason to celebrate. The ska-pop icons are heading to Las Vegas in 2026 for a…

MAAME’s “Daydreaming” Feels Like Escaping Into Light
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MAAME’s “Daydreaming” Feels Like Escaping Into Light

Lauren Rogers

There’s something instantly interesting about MAAME’s new single, “Daydreaming.” From its first few seconds, the song feels like slipping into…

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