Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music are a few of the many music platforms that millions of artists call home. With only a handful of artists repeatedly playing on the radio, winning awards and dominating social media with trending songs or the latest scandals, many other artists remain “underground” or have smaller, more niche fan bases.
“I like Rainbow Kitten Surprise, they have really good lyrics,” junior Boston Party Winchester said. “I love their use of metaphors and their you know music itself is pretty unique like the vibe they have is just great.”
With the large community social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram hold, it allows smaller artists a chance at blowing up and turning into “mainstream artists”. An example of this is Gracie Abrams. Late last year, she started touring with Taylor Swift, along with coming out with a new album earlier this year. A few “TikTok worthy” songs later she’s now a very popular artist amongst teens.
“I listen to Cryogeyser because I like the meaning behind the music, and the way it makes me feel when I listen to it,” junior Gabby Hausladen said.