Electric Guitar 101: Buying Guide for Beginners
Unlike the acoustic guitar, the electric guitar requires external amplification to sound as intended at any volume. The electric guitar was first embraced by jazz guitarists in the 1930s, but…
Acoustic Guitars 101: In-Depth Buying Guide
The acoustic guitar is one of the most versatile and accessible instruments out there. Unlike bass or electric guitars, it doesn’t require amplifiers, pedals, or any external gear to start…
Acoustic Guitar Tonewoods: Beginner’s Guide
When it comes to acoustic guitars, their tonewood plays a crucial role in shaping the instrument’s sound. Tonewoods are the specific types of wood used in building a guitar’s body,…
Ranked: Top 10 Male Artists with the Most U.S. No.1 Albums
In this post, we’ll take a look at the male solo artists with the most No.1 albums in the US, or more specifically, on the Billboard 200 chart. From rock…
These 10 Bands have the Most No.1 Singles in the US
In this article, we will take a look at the most successful bands in Billboard Hot 100 history – those rare groups who not only topped the charts, but did…
Ranked: All Bands with 5+ No.1 Albums in the US
In this post, we take a look at the elite dozen bands with the most No.1 albums in the US, specifically on the iconic Billboard 200 chart. From rock pioneers…
Only 16 EPs Have Hit No.1 on the Billboard 200 – Here They Are
Over the decades, only 16 extended plays (EPs) have managed to hit No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart, and some are by the same artists – meaning just 12 acts…
Ranked: 11 Female Artists with 5+ No.1 Albums in the US
Over the decades, we’ve seen countless female artists rise to the top of the charts, but only a select few have truly dominated them. On the US Billboard 200, which…
11 Albums That Ruled the US Charts for 20+ Weeks
Over 1300 albums have topped the Billboard charts since the magazine published its first album chart on March 24, 1945. Before August 1963, there were two separate charts – one…
10 Times Artists Scored Multiple No.1 Singles in a Calendar Year
In this article, we’re diving into the rare music milestone where artists hit three or more No.1 singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 in a calendar year. While plenty…