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Apparently people are really loving cassettes again in 2020
Over the years, the music industry has seen a massive resurgence in physical music sales. Despite the age of streaming we’re currently in, vinyl and cassette sales have skyrocketed in recent years. In 2019, cassette tape sales saw one of its biggest years yet. Now, it looks like 2020 is set to be an even […]
Panic! At The Disco’s “High Hopes” is still breaking streaming records
Panic! At The Disco are still breaking streaming records with their hit single “High Hopes.” It’s been two years since the song first made its debut and listeners are clearly still enjoying it. According to Nielsen‘s mid-year music report, “High Hopes” is the No. 1 song on rock radio. As well, the single is in […]
Billboard is no longer counting merch bundle sales for chart results
Billboard is making some big changes to its music charts. On July 13, the company announced its changing its rules for the Billboard 200, Hot 100 and various other music charts. Now, Billboard is no longer including ticket and merch bundles in its chart figures. This latest move will significantly impact overall album sales in […]
Hear blackbear’s social media-inspired anthem “queen of broken hearts”
blackbear is giving fans another look into his highly-anticipated forthcoming album everything means nothing. On Friday, he released his brand new pop anthem “queen of broken hearts.” The new single is inspired by the influence social media has over our everyday lives and relationships. It was written by blackbear and co-produced by blackbear and Andrew […]
Yellowcard’s lawsuit against Juice WRLD is resuming for the third time
After three postponements, Yellowcard‘s $15 million infringement lawsuit against late rapper Juice WRLD is resuming this month. The lawsuit’s last postponement was due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which prevented the search for an executor. Read more: Hear a new Gerard Way song in the ‘Umbrella Academy’ season 2 trailer In Oct. 2019, Yellowcard filed […]
These Sum 41 ‘13 Voices’ B-sides are finally on streaming platforms
Released back in 2016, 13 Voices marked Sum 41‘s return to music after nearly five years. The album which features songs including “Fake My Own Death” and “War,” went on to debut at no. 9 on the Billboard Top Albums chart. Now, with the help of Hopeless Records, Sum 41 are taking a trip down […]
Billboard perfectly shuts down Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Hot 100 “investigation”
The science behind Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart has always been a bit of mystery. Well now, the elusive secret to a No. 1 has been revealed thanks to a lot of conspiratorial theories by Tekashi 6ix9ine. Tekashi 6ix9ine released his first post-prison music “GOOBA” last week. It was a massive success, already racking up over 186 […]
15 ‘From Under The Cork Tree’ Easter eggs you probably missed
Fall Out Boy’s From Under The Cork Tree is the gift that keeps on giving. The pop-punk icons’ unforgettable 2005 output is jam-packed with Easter eggs we either didn’t notice before or completely forgot in the years since. From movie quotes and emo cameos to its unusual artwork, there’s a detail hiding in every corner. […]
Here’s how ‘Tiger King’ ruined other shows for Tyler Joseph
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many people are staying within the comforts of their home and binge-watching a lot of television. Tiger King is the recent Netflix craze to take over and twenty one pilots‘ Tyler Joseph is one of the latest musicians to weigh in on the docuseries. Jimmy from the Dave and […]
5 Seconds Of Summer fans are still fighting to have chart ranking corrected
5 Seconds of Summer fans were livid over an error on U.S. Billboard charts after the band’s latest album was ranked low and they’re still pissed that the album isn’t being ranked fairly. Last week, the band released their fourth album C A L M, and fans are still fighting to see the record make its way to the […]
Here’s how 5 Seconds Of Summer fans are trying to fix a chart results error
5 Seconds of Summer fans have created a petition and got a hashtag trending after the band’s latest album was ranked low on U.S. Billboard charts. Last week, the band released their fourth album C A L M, which ranked No. 1 on the Australian charts. However, on the Billboard 200 in the U.S., it […]
Hayley Williams talks Paramore song capturing “bulls—t of your own life”
With the end of the decade approaching, many people are ranking their top tracks and albums from the last 10 years. Paramore released two albums, Paramore and After Laughter, in that time frame, so it’s no question why their name keeps popping up on so many lists, especially with their track “Hard Times.” The pop-rock group saw many changes […]
BABYMETAL become first Asian act to top Billboard Rock Albums Chart
BABYMETAL made history this week with the Billboard charts. The metal act became the first Asian artist(s) to hit number one on the Top Rock Albums Chart with Metal Galaxy. BABYMETAL’s previous album Metal Resistance topped out at number six. Billboard created the Top Rock Albums chart 13 years ago. Read More: Gerard Way to score upcoming ‘Clerks […]
Waterparks earn No. 1 spot on Emerging Artists chart with 'FANDOM'
Waterparks have a lot to celebrate following the recent release of their third studio album, FANDOM. Not only does this album mark the group’s highest-charting effort on multiple Billboard charts, but it also secures them the No. 1 spot on the Emerging Artists chart. We can’t wait to watch what happens next. Read more: Gerard Way to score […]
Post Malone reportedly best-selling 2019 album with 'Hollywood's Bleeding'
It looks like Post Malone has a lot to celebrate as reports reveal the rapper now holds the title for best-selling album of 2019. Posty’s album has reportedly sold over two million units since its release Sept. 6. Read more: Brendon Urie ‘The Masked Singer’ leopard theory sparks manager reaction It should come as no […]
Travis Barker tops Rock Songwriters chart with blink-182 LP, MGK collab
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has achieved the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Rock Songwriters chart due to his various collaborations. In addition to the No. 1 spot, he has 15 songs that include his songwriting credits on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs chart. Those tracks include songs from blink’s latest album NINE and his collaboration with […]
Tool defeat twenty one pilots’ rock chart record with ‘Fear Inoculum’
Tool just beat out twenty one pilots and set a new record for a major Billboard chart accomplishment with their new album Fear Inoculum. The band’s No. 1 album dropped a little over two weeks ago, and has been a smash hit ever since. Read more: ‘The Addams Family’ menu debuts at IHOP just in […]
Tool album slated for No. 1 debut, dethroning Taylor Swift
It seems that all anyone is talking about is the long-awaited Tool album, Fear Inoculum. Since it’s release last Friday, Aug. 30, fans have been raving over the 7-track, 85-minute long album. Now, it looks like the album is slated to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, booting Taylor Swift‘s Lover from the top spot. And […]
Billie Eilish ends Lil Nas X’s 19-week reign as “bad guy” hits No. 1
Billie Eilish is celebrating her mega-hit song “bad guy” finally dethroning Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Eilish’s song has remained at the No. 2 spot for nine weeks, the most amount of time for any song prior to it hitting No. 1. Read more: Atreyu announce 20-year […]
Slipknot earn third No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 'We Are Not Your Kind'
Slipknot are making waves on the Billboard charts with their recently released album, We Are Not Your Kind. The band have beat out Trippie Redd, Billie Eilish, Drake and Lizzo to secure the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200. It’s a great day for rock music. Read more: Waterparks to embark on the ‘FANDOM’ tour this […]
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