There’s lots of reasons why we love reality competition shows, but there’s nothing more important than good judges. Contestants will come and go, but the judges are the glue that holds a show together. If you have the right mix, you’ll have a hit that stays popular for years. Choose the wrong judges however, and people will lose interest pretty quickly. It’s more than just having something to say, it’s how you say it’s an whether or not you’re actually saying anything. There are plenty of judges who do a decent job, but only a handful that are truly great. Read more »

Sometimes a depressing song hits you like a ton of bricks. You’re having a great day, the sun is shining, and the future looks bright. Then all of a sudden, you hear a depressing song on television or radio. And it’s not just a normal depressing song, it’s one that harnesses every painful memory you’ve ever had. It’s even worse if it has a hint of happiness that’s eventually swallowed up by the sheer sadness.
A karaoke bar is almost like a science experiment. You have a bunch of people who would otherwise never hang out in the same place at the same time. Under these circumstances, you would think there would be chaos. But somehow, everything just works. In fact, it’s the people that really make karaoke enjoyable. There are unwritten rules that shape how people behave, and music has a way of bringing people together.