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For the Artist: The Importance of Performance Rights Organizations
Learn about the United States performance rights organizations, what they do, and why you should be registered if you're a songwriter.
Mar 31, 2023


Demystifying the World of Music Publishing
Music publishing is one of the most misunderstood sectors of the industry. Here's a basic breakdown of what it actually is.
Mar 24, 2023


Review: 'My Worth' by No Last Chances
New Zealand’s No Last Chances has been hard at work in the studio. It’s been seven months since their last release, ‘Abandonment,’ and the
Mar 16, 2023


How We Listen to Music: A Brief History
We are all aware of how we listen to music today, but how many of you truly know how we got to this point of technological advancement?
Mar 10, 2023


Artist of the Week: AURORA
Written by: Abby Johnson AURORA is a pop-electronic singer-songwriter from Norway, and just earlier this year released her third album,...
Dec 12, 2022


Rating the 'Punk Goes Christmas' Tracklist
Abby's hot take on Fearless Records' 2013 album, 'Punk Goes Christmas.' What are the best and worst of the album?
Dec 9, 2022


In Case You Missed It: Taylor Swift Announces TS10 Midnights!
Written By Michael Swartz Taylor Swift's Twitter Last night was the MTV Video Music Awards, and as per usual it was filled with stars,...
Aug 29, 2022


In Case You Missed It:Elton John & Britney Spears Skyrocket To The Top of The Charts!
Written By Michael Swartz Apple Music I am literally shook right now. My gay heart is soaring! Anyone who knows me knows what Britney...
Aug 26, 2022


In Case You Missed It:Covered in The Colors of You: The Music of Netflix' Heartstopper
Written by Michael Swartz Netflix You would have to be living under a rock lately if you haven’t heard of the new Netflix series...
Aug 25, 2022


All Hail Scene Queen: How 'Bimbocore' is Empowering the Metal Scene
Scene Queen has gained notable traction in the metal music scene over the last 2 years. Her unique spin on the genre has been empowering.
Aug 21, 2022


The Truth About Deception: Terreyl Fields gets Candid About Life Post-Breakup in EP ‘We Aren’t Over’
Terreyl Fields shares a story of love, heartbreak, betrayal, and healing in the span of three tracks in recent EP, 'We Aren't Over...'
Aug 19, 2022


A Complete Timeline of Olivia Newton-John's Career
Written by Michael Swartz Paramount Pictures On August 8th, 2022 the world lost the LEGENDARY Olivia Newton-John after a decades-long...
Aug 16, 2022


Artist of the Week: The Summer Set
After a 4-year hiatus, The Summer Set made their comeback in August 2021. This is a band you don't want to miss out on.
Aug 15, 2022


July 2022 Favorites
We are dedicated to sharing the music we love. Below each of us here at The Spider, Michael, and Abby, have provided our music favorites...
Aug 14, 2022


Ranking Every Britney Spears Song
Opinion By: Michael Swartz It's Britney Bitch! I must confess I am absolutely OBSESSED with IMO The QUEEN of Pop. Britney Spears is a pop...
Aug 14, 2022


In Case You Missed It: Stevie Nicks Announces Fall Tour Dates
In case you missed it, Stevie Nicks announced North American tour dates for this fall! Read more details here.
Aug 13, 2022


Artist of The Week You+Me
Eliot Lee Hazel Written by Michael Swartz If you have not heard of You+Me, you are truly doing yourself a disservice. This folk duo...
Aug 8, 2022


25 Pop Albums From The Past 25 Years Everybody Should Have in Their Collection.
Opinion by Michael Swartz Here at The Spider, we love music… Obvi. That’s kinda our thing, and we love all kinds of music. You can say...
Aug 7, 2022


BABY SHE’S BACK!!!! The Triumphant Return of LIGHTS
Written by Michael Swartz Rating: 10/10 A mere four months ago, the Canadian singer/songwriter LIGHTS(35) dropped her 5th studio album...
Aug 7, 2022


No Last Chances Shares Their Truth in Vulnerable New Single, 'Abandonment'
The metalcore band No Last Chances shares an honest narrative of the toll abandonment takes on someone in a vulnerable new song.
Aug 5, 2022