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5 Music Stars to Watch in 2020

No matter what mood you’re in, music always makes everything seem a little bit better. Whether you’re wanting to dance around in your kitchen, or whether you’re wanting to watch the rain run down the window in a melancholy fashion, there’s something out there for you. With such a wide variety of artists around today, it can be difficult deciding on who or what to listen to. However, once you discover a couple of genres that you start to love, you’re all set. But there’s always an opportunity to take a step outside your tastes and try listening to something new. If you’re looking for new artists to listen to then look no further. Here are 5 Music Stars we think you should be watching in 2020.

BTS

Fresh off the success of their latest album Map of the Soul: 7, rumor has it that the boys have decided not to stop for a breather and have reportedly already started working on their next album. BTS only seems to be getting better and better, and with every new release, it’s not hard to see why they’re so loved by so many. With their beautiful vocals and incredible choreography, BTS has been making their mark all across the world. Their popularity continues to grow day by day and it doesn’t show any signs of stopping. With sites like WeVerse designed to fulfill all your BTS merch needs, it’s no wonder the boys’ names are popping up everywhere you look. The boys are due to go on a massive world tour to showcase their new album, much to the delight of ARMY’s all over the world. Since 2013 BTS has been releasing anthem after anthem and we can’t imagine 2020 will be any different.

Lady Gaga

After taking a break from her incredible music career to pursue acting, Lady Gaga is back and better than ever. Fresh off the success of A Star is Born, her new single Stupid Love is a much-welcomed return to form from Gaga. The pop track is sure to get you busting a move whenever you hear it. However, going by the sound and visuals in the Stupid Love music video, many little monsters will be glad to know that mother monster is returning to her true form. Her new album Chromatica is full of out of this world concept photos and the album itself appears to be designed around a super exciting concept. Gaga is back.

Beartooth

A step away from the pop genre, Beartooth is an awesome American rock band that is definitely worth checking out. With 3 amazing albums already out there, there have been whispers that they are working on their 4th. Beartooth offers powerful lyrics with some incredible riffs that are sure to knock your socks off. If you’re the sort of person who loves going to gigs then this is the band for you. Their music is a bit on the heavier side and therefore, their concerts are sure to be a hell of a good (if not a bit sweaty) time.

Mamamoo

The perfect female K-Pop group for anybody new to the genre, Mamamoo combines catchy songs with stunning visuals to create a fun and fresh kind of music. Are you looking for some music to play in your jammies while you play this or that? Well, look no further. A quick search on Spotify and these girls will be able to provide you with the perfect soundtrack for any girls night. Each of the members also has some great solo tracks as well. Most recently, Solar has come out with her new single Spit it Out, much to the delight of MooMoo’s everywhere. Rumour has it the girls are also working on new music so there has never been a better time to start listening to Mamamoo!

Childish Gambino

After dropping an entire album without any prior warning, Gambino drove his fans wild. His music is great to just vibe with and his latest offering was no different. With a couple of songs featuring cameos from his young children, it’s easy to see why so many fans felt so much love for his new music. Gambino’s music is perfect for a long drive or just a perfect sunny day. Try your luck at rapping along with some of his more complex and faster songs.

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Why Small Venue Concerts are Making a Comeback

While it may be hard to realize now given the current COVID-19 situation, it is true that small music venues were indeed making a comeback before everything went on lockdown. This begs the question, why?

When people think of the live music industry they usually think of something akin to a “sinking ship”, and while this is true in some cases, it isn’t true as a whole for the industry. It can’t be denied that large festivals and concerts are making less and less profit, but it isn’t as if people have just stopped liking live music. It is more the case that there has bee a “shift” in the industry as people attend individual small concerts rather than festivals. Music promoters have responded to this by increasing their focus on such venues and less so on larger ones. There are a few reasons for this shift, but it mainly comes down to economics.

The Economics of Live Music

When discussing the popularity of music venues in regards to how they stay afloat, we have to talk about how different venues make money.

When it comes to festivals and large concerts, most of the money is made from ticket purchases. For instance, a big band like The Rolling Stones will attract enough people that the promoter will make a profit off of the concert alone. This is the idea, anyway.

For small venues, however, most off the profits come from drinks purchases as opposed to ticket sales. What this means is that even if it is a relatively unknown band that is playing, the venue can still keep a steady profit from drinks. This is in opposition to festivals in which if a good line-up can’t be obtained, they will simply not make the profit needed to continue.

Changes to Gig Culture

Changes to gig culture are also massively important to why small venues are fairing better than large ones. This is because nowadays people tend to enjoy knowing who they are about to see more than they used to. Even when discovering new bands, people tend to find the artist in the comfort of their home and then see how they are live, rather than gambling on festival tickets when you may not enjoy a lot of the bands. It’s like ordering an expensive piece of furniture at random from Theo-Theo and just hoping that you like how it looks in your room. This has become especially true given how expensive festivals are nowadays, which simply encourages people to be more stringent with their money.

If you ask people why they prefer festivals, it’s usually to do with things like atmosphere and the sense of community, rather than things like price or line-ups. There are many people arguing that festival line-ups have taken a bit of a nose-dive in the last decade, and this also contributes to small venues making a comeback.