Before looping clips got longer and attention spans got shorter, there was Vine—a six-second burst of creativity where songs could go from forgotten deep cuts to global sensations overnight. Whether it was a dance challenge, a dramatic punchline, or a clip of someone’s pet doing something baffling, these tracks became the heartbeat of an era. And with just a few notes, they can transport you right back to the time when going viral meant doing something bizarre, looping it endlessly, and hoping someone yelled “Do it for the Vine”.

Despite his reputation as a feel-good songwriter, the story of Irving Berlin is not for the faint of heart.

Find the perfect holiday presents with this fun and engaging guide to Christmas gift ideas for the music buff in your life. From vinyl essentials to high-tech gadgets and concert-worthy accessories, these creative picks will delight audiophiles, collectors, and every music lover on your list.

Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland helped define 90s rock with his distinct voice and unpredictable style. But a lifetime of trauma, addiction, and instability cut short his amazing talents.

Before he was a symbol—literally—Prince was a one-man creative galaxy who refused to let anyone else hold the map. His battle with Warner Bros. in the 1990s wasn’t just a contract dispute; it was a loud, glitter-covered thesis about art, control, and what happens when a genius decides the entire industry is too small for him. What followed was part performance protest, part legal chess match, and entirely Prince.

Before the needle even drops, Marvin Gaye’s Here, My Dear already feels like a diary he never meant to hide. It’s bruised, soulful, a little petty, and completely unlike anything Motown had ever expected from its most velvet-voiced hitmaker. Gaye didn’t just record an album—he built a monument to heartbreak wrapped in funk grooves and emotional side-eye. And the story behind it is equal parts confession, coping mechanism, and cosmic payback.