Social networking site, MySpace has completely transformed the way we discover and listen to our music. Aspiring musicians are uploading their music everyday to an audience of over 100 million people, worldwide. It’s famously known for assisting in the launch of artists such as Lily Allen and Arctic Monkeys and this week, MySpace has chosen to reveal the eight most popular musicians on the site for this year.
So, who reached the number one spot? Well, unusually, it’s an act that’s not released any material since way back in 2005. The band in discussion are also non-human. Guessed yet? Well, Damon Albarn’s virtual band, Gorillaz (pictured top), is the act that’s surprisingly topped the poll, beating the likes of Amy Winehouse, Oasis and Coldplay. The animated group, who’s hits include ‘Feel Good Inc’ and ‘DARE’, have had a crazy 11,498,760 hits on their MySpace page and boast of 682,875 friends.
Coming in second place is Welsh metal band, Bullet for My Valentine, with an impressive 596,885 mates. Comments on the seemingly worshipped band’s profile include “i will never get over how aswome u guys r!” and “OMG I LOVE U GUYS U RULE U WILL ONE DAY RULE THE WORLD”. The ‘Hearts Burst Into Fire’ band are currently preparing to embark on a tour around Australia and New Zeland, take parting in the awesome ‘Big Day Out’ festival.
Check out the complete list compiling MySpace’s eight most popular acts of 2008, here:
- Gorillaz (682,875 friends)
- Bullet for My Valentine (596,885 friends)
- Amy Winehouse (542,268 friends)
- Coldplay (525,110 friends) (pictured top right)
- Lily Allen (462,159 friends)
- MIA (399,858 friends)
- Oasis (353,484 friends)
- Imogen Heap (351,484 friends)
Bullet For My Valentine have announced a string of UK shows throughout November, for some of their biggest shows this side of the pond.
By Jess Grant on Monday, 29th December 2008 at 7:20 pm
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