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The 25 top-selling rock albums of all time
There are various ways to rate the best-selling rock albums of all time. In this case, we went directly to the source: The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA). Specifically, tracked certified units sold as of February 2023. Here are the 25 best.
The 2023 pop music album superlatives...so far
Just like we were going on summer break, let's break out that big PopMusic Mid-Yearbook and see who's Most Likely to Succeed.
Singing show contestants who didn't win but found success
Even if you win a singing competition, making a living as a musician isn't easy. But some of our best singers have proven that you don’t need to win to become a star. These singing competition contestants didn't win but still had successful careers.
25 obscure album names and the stories behind them
Plenty of things about the music business don't make sense. Notably, what goes into naming an album. Regardless of the genre or era, the number of creatively strange and random record titles is seemingly endless, but these are our 25 favorites, listed chronologically.
The 20 funniest country songs
As a genre, country music is known for tackling lots of heavy issues — love, loss, and everything in between. But it's also totally willing to joke around
20 essential Southern rock classics
Flip through the slideshow for 20 songs that should be on your essential Southern rock playlist, from Lynyrd Skynyrd standards to deeper cuts from Molly Hatchet and the Allman Brothers Band.
20 hits not written by the band's primary songwriter
Here are 20 instances of when a band let someone else take the songwriting lead only to deliver the gold, frontman be damned.
Off beat: The worst films starring musicians
Here's a look at some of the more terrible movies featuring music's biggest names. Listed in chronological order.
The best final albums of all time
Often a band or musical artist doesn't know when it's time to call it a career — at least in terms of putting out studio albums, complete with original material. Sometimes they've truly reached the end of the line, while unforeseen circumstances, such as tragedy, leaves no point to moving forward.
The craziest things musicians have done on stage
Sometimes intentional and sometimes very much not, the live concert setting can yield unexpected delights and strange curiosities, the wildest of which we're rounding up here. (For the sake of levity, we'll be dismissing outright tragic events.)
Musical acts from the '70s who are still playing today
There are musicians who were active in the 1970s who are still making music and/or touring today. It’s been decades, but they simply aren’t ready to stop just yet.
Unlikely music collaborations that worked
Some of the best musical duets and collaborations feature some of the most unlikely talents. Spanning genres while mixing and matching strange musical combinations tend to make exceptional art.
25 one-album wonders
These are albums not defined by a single mega-hit but whose legacies are indisputable, almost in spite of everything that came before or after.
These celebrity couples have stood the test of time
These celebrity couples have defied the odds, and their marriages have stood the test of time.
Was 1993 the greatest year for music releases?
It might not be a stretch to claim, based on the albums released, that 1993 could be the most noteworthy year in modern music history. From memorable debuts to stellar breakout projects, '93 produced some exceptional music — spanning all genres.
25 crushes from the '90s who still own our hearts
Everyone had hearts in their eyes, from boy bands to scream queens, when it came to many celebrities, but how many of those ‘90s crushes are still making fans’ hearts burst at the seams? Well, quite a bit!
21 celebrity siblings that prove talent is genetic
When it comes to talent, one could argue the whole nature vs. nurture idea and use the following celebrity siblings as evidence because talent runs deep within the genes of these famous brothers and sisters.
Cover songs that are better than the originals
It's easy to earn success recording someone else's song. However, in many cases, cover versions are better than the originals, whether by adding an innovative twist, spanning genres, or even changing up the structure of the tune to make it more one's own.
15 songs with a lyric that's frequently misheard
Flip through the slideshow below for 15 of the most misheard song lyrics, from the hilariously unintentional to the downright bizarre.
20 essential songs about the environment and nature
People are constantly being fed with information on how to save the environment. Whether that means traveling responsibly, eating sustainably, donating to charity, or reducing waste, people can apply different strategies for reducing their impact and fighting against climate change.
20 memorable one-hit wonders from the 2000s
Here are the biggest one-hit wonders of the 2000s, a collection of earworms and head-scratchers.
20 mega-popular musicians who never won a Grammy
Some artists like Beyoncé have dozens of Grammy Awards to display, but several others only have one or two. But there’s an even more shocking category, the huge stars who have never won a Grammy.
The best summer songs of the 21st century
Flip through this list to read about some of the best summer songs of the 21st century.
Been around the world: Memorable songs with a country in the title
From Bobby Caldwell to Tori Amos, here are 20 tracks that will take listeners across the globe.
15 essential Queen live performances
Flip through the slideshow below for 15 essential Queen live performances, from "Killer Queen" to "Bohemian Rhapsody."
20 songs to add to your wedding playlist
Marriage is a huge life milestone because it represents two people becoming a union who are committed to their love and partnership. No wonder artists have often expressed this moment of everlasting love in their music. Some songs reflect the appreciation of a life partner, while other songs represent the longing for a happily ever after story.
New and old songs that went viral on TikTok
Some of TikTok's most popular songs were singles released in recent years, and some are hits from the late '90s or early 2000s. We've compiled a list of new and old songs that made their mark on the popular video-sharing app.
30 tracks with the potential to be the song of the summer 2023
While the song of the summer isn't crowned until September, there are plenty of early contenders that are worth monitoring.
20 songs to celebrate dads on Father's Day
As the years go on, sometimes people find it difficult to think of different ways to celebrate and honor their father figures on Father's Day. Maybe people think their dads already have every possible gift they could ever want, or sometimes people have a hard time expressing their appreciation with words to their dads.
Which albums are turning 25 in 2023?
Let's revisit 1998 and check out these albums that are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.
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