Music Streams Surpass 4 Trillion in a Record-Setting 2023
In a digital age fueled by rhythm and harmonies, music streaming has reached new heights. With an astonishing four trillion music streams recorded in 2023, it's safe to say that the digital groove is rising higher and higher. The world has…
1247The Biggest Record Sales in the 1960s
The music industry experienced some incredible changes during the 60s, from the rise of Beatlemania and British invasion to the Woodstock festival and the influence of psychedelic rock and new genres. The record industry also experienced some…
1556The Biggest Selling Records From the 70s
The 1970s was a decade of change. It was the end of the hippie movement and the beginning of punk music, as well as disco and electronic music. Everything about the 70s was different: people’s attitudes towards fashion and music, their…
875The Biggest DJs from the 90s
The sound of the 90s is still with us today. From grunge to Britpop and beyond, that decade was one that saw rock music making a comeback after a brief hiatus from the charts. Electronic music was booming too, with acts such as The Chemical…
1193Garth Brooks is a Country Music Legend
Known as much for his charity work as he is for his award-winning music. Garth Brooks is one of the most beloved and influential country music stars in history. With his eye on changing the world and not just making hits, Brooks continues to do…
1052Ed Sheeran is a Modern Day Recording Genius
Ed Sheeran’s third album, ‘÷’, has smashed records by becoming the first album to reach over 500K sales in a week in the UK. With more than 672K album sales worldwide and 312K of those being sold within the first week in the UK alone,…
906The Red Hot Chili Peppers Old But Contemporary
You can’t stay in the limelight for as long as the Red Hot Chili Peppers have without continuously evolving. Over their 30-year career, this band has transformed from a funk-rock group to an alternative rock band with elements of punk and rap.…
896Garth Brooks is The Biggest Selling Country Star
With over 128 million albums sold worldwide and record-breaking tour dates throughout the ‘90s and 2000s, Garth Brooks is one of the most successful country singers of all time. Having sold more than 25 million albums in the U.S. alone, this…
1058Billy Joel’s Career and Musical Success
Billy Joel is the third-bestselling recording artist of all time, with his career spanning over 45 years. He has sold over 150 million records and recorded 21 top 40 hits. His self-titled album was the first from any artist to reach triple…
1211A Guide to Country Music in Japan
Japan has long been home to many ex-pat musicians and groups of all genres. From the blues and jazz that was so popular in the post-war period, to the EDM craze of the last decade, there have always been non-native musicians living and making…
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