It’s no secret that the way we relate to and consume music changes almost as frequently and dramatically as the trends and styles in music themselves. Consider the transition in the last forty years or so, and the level of revenue generated as people changed from owning physical vinyl records to more contemporary streaming trends. … Read more
This is it. The biggest of the big time. You’ve seen the top 10 singers, you’ve debated the best bands, you’ve scripted rants in your head that we only have to wait a short while before they show up in our inbox. That’s one of the most enjoyable aspect of music. It’s about more than … Read more
While we’re certain you will agree with our picks for the top 10 violinists in the world, we’re not sure you’ll agree with their order. Heck, even WE aren’t sure of their order but there comes a time when we need to hit ‘publish’, you know? As always, we encourage your feedback, so let us … Read more
Musicians have talked about this forever until these “talks” have turned into full-blown arguments. And that’s “Who makes the list of the best bassists of all time?” It’s a fun discussion because everyone qualifies musicians in different ways. For instance, some people care about technical skill and music theory abilities. Others care about which bands … Read more
It can’t simply be that the music is good. A score must be effective in creating atmosphere. It must evoke the right emotions and amplify the visual work of the director. We have taken all of this into account when compiling this list, just like we did when compiling our Best Movie Soundtracks of All … Read more
So many lists rank artists based on subjective information such as fame or likeability. But when it comes to Spotify’s top artists, the data is clear-cut. Compare this list to the 10 Bestselling Artists of All Time and you’ll discover how people’s taste in music has changed tremendously over time. Interestingly, there are three artists that feature … Read more
The conversations around ranking the best bands of all time are opinion-based, but we’ve boiled it down so that it’s at least based on the opinions of hundreds of millions of people. We can crowdsource that info based on things like sales, tours, and awards won. While there might be a consensus this way, we … Read more
How many young guitarists have you known that dream of hitting it big and getting fame, adoration, and riches? Perhaps you’re one of them. The songwriting despite the writer’s block, the grueling years on tour, the album and merchandise sales… that all sounds great if you really want it. But you’re in for a big … Read more
Nothing is more fun than updating this list every six months when new data comes out. Though it’s usually the same players moving up or down one or two places based on recent investments, we include all of the data we can get from publicly available sources. It may not be perfectly accurate, but it’s … Read more
Many young musicians dream of being rock stars for fame and adoration, even though it’s a gruelling lifestyle of non-stop touring. These starving-artist types are motivated by this reality: You can make an unbelievable amount of money as one of the top 10 richest rock stars in the world. As you read this list, you … Read more