Musical musings from journalists, authors and members of the Songfacts community
It's All You: Musicians Go DIYProfiles of three musicians who navigate the DIY world of getting gigs, dealing with social media, and securing health insurance. Top Songfacts of 2012Our computers have added them up. Here are the 10 most-viewed Songfacts entries of 2012. King TuffMeet the Sub Pop singer with a modern garage rock sound. PawnShop KingsPawnShop Kings is Joel and Scott Owen, brothers who fuse romp-stomping music with a unique approach to their Christian faith. To spread their message, they're willing to cross some musical barriers. Searching For SylviaIn 1971, Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show had a hit with "Sylvia's Mother," written by Shel Silverstein. Here's the story of the real Sylvia, and her mother. Ben Savage of WhitechapelThe deathcore guitarist talks about the importance of being experimental, and what it was like visiting the region plagued by Jack the Ripper which the band drew its name from. Ben Nichols of LuceroAmericana from Memphis. The lead singer of Lucero talks about the band's influences and how he finds the right words.
It's All You: Musicians Go DIYProfiles of three musicians who navigate the DIY world of getting gigs, dealing with social media, and securing health insurance. 
Anatomy of a YouTube Star: How Twelve Singers Found Fame on Social MediaThese pretty people are the first generation of social media stars. A look at how they got their big breaks, and how their careers have progressed. 
Top Songfacts of 2012Our computers have added them up. Here are the 10 most-viewed Songfacts entries of 2012. 
Jayme Dee and the YouTube EffectJayme grew up with YouTube, which meant she could turn on her webcam, play her music, and become a star. 
Songfactor's Choice: Musical Power CouplesCarly and James, Jack and Meg, and eight other picks as the best of the musical marrieds. 
PawnShop KingsPawnShop Kings is Joel and Scott Owen, brothers who fuse romp-stomping music with a unique approach to their Christian faith. To spread their message, they're willing to cross some musical barriers. 
Searching For SylviaIn 1971, Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show had a hit with "Sylvia's Mother," written by Shel Silverstein. Here's the story of the real Sylvia, and her mother. 
Ben Savage of WhitechapelThe deathcore guitarist talks about the importance of being experimental, and what it was like visiting the region plagued by Jack the Ripper which the band drew its name from. 
Ben Nichols of LuceroAmericana from Memphis. The lead singer of Lucero talks about the band's influences and how he finds the right words. 