The plight of the modern YouTube music star
The true stories behind your favorite viral music videos.
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*First Published: Mar 13, 2016, 10:00 am CDT
Austin Powell
Austin Powell is the former managing editor of the Daily Dot. His work focuses on the intersection of entertainment and technology. He previously served as a music columnist for the Austin Chronicle and is the co-author of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology.
