The sounds, scandals, and streaming stats shaping music culture on the internet.
“All the girls getting whiplash”: What is TikTok’s “I Woke Up In A Bugatti” trend trying to prove?
“Bro is stuck in traffic.”
On Jul 9, 2025 by Susan LaMarca
Olivia Rodrigo’s guitarist reveals she ensured there would be “accessible and free” therapy for “all of the touring personnel” on her world tour
“Honestly, that was one of the coolest things that has ever happened on tour.”
Napster is back, but this time it’s betting on AI: “We don’t want the outcome to be similar to the last time around”
Will it outrun its past controversy?
On Jul 9, 2025 by Charlotte Colombo
New competition, Future Sound Awards, promises to become “the Grammys of the AI music space”
The awards are backed by the World AI Creator Awards, a larger competition celebrating AI-driven creativity.
On Jul 5, 2025 by Braden Bjella
“The song has already gone triple platinum in my car”: Fictional band from “KPop Demon Hunters” is climbing the U.S. music charts
“Goated song.”
On Jul 5, 2025 by Ljeonida Mulabazi
“You are not allowed to come to my shows”: Band says anyone who voted for Trump not welcome at their concerts—then immediately backtracks
“I will no longer be following them.”
On Jul 3, 2025 by Alexandra Samuels
“I’d get pregnant all the time”: Lily Allen says she “can’t remember” how many abortions she’s had
“I want to say four or five.”
On Jul 1, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston
“I’m sooo freakin bummed”: People are complaining that CDs of Lorde’s new album “Virgin” don’t work
DIY workarounds are emerging as fans try to actually hear the album.
On Jul 1, 2025 by Anna Good
AI-generated band “The Velvet Sundown” hits 500K Spotify listens in one month, and music fans are furious
“Not enough music people are actually paying attention to this Velvet Sundown situation. The future of streaming services is about to be so bleak.”
On Jul 1, 2025 by Ljeonida Mulabazi
Woman walks up to local artist at bar, asks to sing. When he tells her no, she does it anyway
“Lets hope she sees this and realizes that what she looks like.”
On Jun 26, 2025 by Braden Bjella
“Unleashed her inner yeehaw”: Fans applaud Taylor Swift’s country twang at surprise Nashville show
“How fun and nostalgic.”
On Jun 25, 2025 by Rebekah Harding
“It’s an out-of-touch shirt”: Beyoncé wore a T-shirt on tour that some fans are calling offensive
“Maybe it’s just cause I am a history nerd, but I don’t view that shirt as inherently offensive.”
On Jun 24, 2025 by Rebekah Harding
‘Girl this was THE coffee factory’ has pop music fans frothing at the mouth—here’s what it means
“Her espresso”? No, girl—this was THE coffee factory.
On Jun 17, 2025 by Rachel Kiley
“She paid for this, she can be upset”: Bonnaroo Music Festival-goers spotted crying in Circle K parking after it gets canceled, sparking divisive reactions
“It is not festival atmosphere in America right now.”
On Jun 16, 2025 by Ljeonida Mulabazi
“Ooooh boy do I hate this!”: Sabrina Carpenter receives backlash over new album cover
“Damn history repeats and reinvents itself over and over.”
On Jun 12, 2025 by Rebekah Harding
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