Musicindustry Stories

In 2008, the last thing anyone expected to see inside Roc-A-Fella Records was a shy, small-town Canadian girl with an acoustic guitar. But when Carly Rae Jepsen walks into Kanye West's studio with nothing but her voice and a notebook full of heartbreak, everything changes. Kanye hears something raw, something that doesn't fit, but feels. He signs her on the spot, making her the label's first pop act in a world built on 808s and ego. Thrown into the chaos of New York's late-2000s hip-hop scene, Carly learns fast: genius comes with pressure, and fame comes with a price. Between studio sessions, long nights, and trying to hold onto herself, she finds comfort in someone unexpected, Scott Mescudi, a rising producer and rapper everyone's just starting to call Kid Cudi. Together, they turn late-night beats and broken dreams into something that sounds like healing. But love is tricky in a world built on power, and as the music gets louder, Carly has to decide what kind of artist, and woman she's brave enough to be.

Welcome to Hell's Gate City, a sprawling, Venice inspired metropolis and the industrial heart of the Pride Ring. Nestled close to the murky waters of the Sea of Pride, this city thrives on pollution, crime, and the constant hum of towering factories. In its shadows, danger lurks at every corner. At the heart of this infernal symphony is Kain Longheart, the Rhythm Demon. A tired, famed musician in Hell, also the producer and founder of Veildark Records, his own record label, But when whispers of a cursed melody start tormenting his ears again, Kain finds himself dragged into a deadly underground hunt for the recorder, a device containing the only audible fragment of the infernal melody. Join Kain, his sharp-tongued crow companion Greasy, the rebellious Lenian Bloodbite, the eccentric gunsmith Rash, Sir Clockhauser, and many more of an original cast of characters as they navigate a hell where blood and jazz collide. In a city where music can kill and the past never stays buried, one question remains: Are you ready to inhale the factory smoke, dive into the dark canals of Hell's Gate, and chase a melody that should never have been heard? Then let the hunt begin. ---------------------------------------------------------------- COVER!!!! I HAVE A COVER!!!! Thank you, My friend Hatt for drawing this It was very good despite the app destroying the quality. Tik Tok of the guy who made the cover: @Hatt.comedy 2300 reads! Wow, thanks (when I get to 24 00 I'll update this), it's hard to understand how this has so many reads, I mean I didn't expect anyone to actually read this, but if you liked it which I think is unlikely leave a vote, again thanks.

"And though the years have passed, I still feel my mind wander back to that festival. To Everett Hale, to the friends I made in the Archive, and how it felt to be with like-minded people. But even those memories bring up painful ones. Wherever you are now, I'm always quietly rooting for you, Rhett." In a world where AI has replaced human art, the last real creators hide in the underground district known as The Archive. When Anaïs leaves her isolated homeland to join them, she finds rebellion, music, and a band whose sound might change everything.

They loved each other before they knew who they were. But, becoming who they are, changes everything between them.

Sirius Orion Black got out of the Black family house and decided that he never wanted anything to do with his parents ever again- but eventually realized that they would make him leave his "sister" too. He thought that if there was anything his parents would never associate with, it would be the music industry. So, naturally, that's what he made his career out of. He had The Marauders, he had Remus, and he had nothing to do with his family, and never would again. Two truths and one lie. Regulus Arcturus Black had never planned on getting into the music industry, but one day in a fit of rage he sat down and wrote a song. And for some reason he decided to post it on YouTube like the idiot he was. Apparently it was a good song, so naturally it all spiraled. He honestly couldn't complain, though. He had his two hit albums, he had Barty and Evan, and he had nothing to do with his family, and never would again. Two truths and one lie. Evan Rosier hadn't known that his life would change so much, so quickly when his best friend walked in on him writing a love song for Barty Crouch. But naturally, it did. One thing happened after another and after adamantly refusing to put out his songs as their own, Reg convinced them to at least put them out under his. Soon "Rosie's Version" tracks were being sung worldwide, his stupid little love songs for Barty, and even Evan could say that his life was going pretty well. He had his music, he had Regulus and Barty, and he had finally accepted the fact that Barty didn't like him back, and never would. Two truths and one lie. Hello <3 BTW, his is a Jegulus Band Au fic with some pretty strong Wolfstar, Dorlene and Marlily, if you don't like it, don't read it. T.W for swearing, child abuse (physical and emotional), transphobia, homophobia, fatphobia, the overall pressure and constant watching that is the music industry, probably some mature jokes (but no smut) anxiety, depression and more that will be added.

Fame made them rivals. Scandals made them headlines. Love might ruin them both. Two wlw singers navigating the chaotic music industry, livie rose and sabine carter get caught up in countless scandals while trying to navigate fame, friendships and love.

The Beginning of an Idol's Life Jonghyeon was just a normal twenty-year-old who loved music more than anything else. But on the internet, he was known by a mysterious name... J4. A faceless singer on YouTube with more than 50 million subscribers. Millions of people knew his voice, but no one knew who he really was. One unexpected opportunity changes everything when JOB Entertainment invites him to join a brand-new idol group called CON. A new city. New teammates. And a dream that finally feels within reach. Among the members, one person immediately catches his attention- Su, the cold and mysterious leader of the group. She is talented, strict, and impossible to read. As Jonghyeon begins his first day with the team, he believes he is finally stepping into the life he always dreamed of. But sometimes... Dreams begin with chaos. Because before their journey even begins, one sudden accident threatens to change everything. And Jonghyeon's idol life... may start in the most unexpected way.

Taya Smith emerged herself in her music to escape the heartbreak that enveloped her family after her brother death. With her parents struggling from crippling depression, Taya found herself solely responsible for keeping her family alive. And when her brothers ex best friend, Rising superstar Archer Mann comes to her with a strange job offer, she has no choice but to accept. But can she handle this strange new world and the overwhelming feelings for Archer that keep bubbling to the surface?

Primal Hearts is a globally renowned girl group known for their fierce independence, powerful stage presence, and unbreakable bond. But beneath the glitz and glam of fame, each member has their own battle to fight. Ju-Hee, Preeya, and Miryam, three women from different corners of the world, have come together to form a force that cannot be stopped. With their debut single "Boss" already making waves, the world has yet to see the true strength that lies within Primal Hearts. As the group rises to international stardom, they find themselves not only fighting for their place in the music industry but also against the personal challenges that come with their newfound fame. Will their unwavering determination push them to the top, or will the pressures of fame, love, and loyalty tear them apart? In Boss: Prime To The World, follow the journey of Primal Hearts as they navigate the highs and lows of the music industry, all while trying to remain true to themselves and their bond. It's a story of women who refuse to be held back, breaking barriers and shattering expectations - they're here, and the world will never be the same.

The Wildwood Confessions #1 Six years ago, the North Campus Greenhouse was a sanctuary of glass and green, the only place where the world's noise couldn't reach. It was there that Lavender, a Horticulture student with raven-black hair and a soul labeled "too soft" by his peers, met Thorn. Thorn was a boy who carried a bass guitar like a weapon and wore his bruised knuckles as proof of a masculinity he felt forced to perform. Bound by a shared need for silence, they formed a symbiotic world: Rocco became the Thorn, the jagged protector who kept the world at bay, while Lavender became his secret anchor. To stay safe, they hid behind the label of "brothers," a lie that allowed them to be inseparable while keeping their true identities in the dark. Now, the greenhouse is a memory, and the protection has turned into a prison. The Wildwood has become the biggest masked band in the world, and Thorn is their legendary bassist, an iron-clad icon of stoic, masculine mystery. To the fans, he is untouchable; to the industry, he is the "Straight Success Story" that cannot be allowed to crack. But miles away from the stadium lights, Lavender lives in the shadows of a quiet flower shop, his black hair now a frayed, faded purple, and his body slowly failing under the weight of a life kept in the shade. The story is a recap of their shared history, told through a leather-bound journal delivered in the dead of night. As the pages turn, the journal unspools six years of hidden moments: from the humid afternoons in the campus greenhouse to the cold, backstage silences of a world-famous tour. It is a record of every look that was ignored, every touch that was called "brotherly," and every secret that was buried under the weight of a stage mask. Through these entries, the truth behind the "Thorn" is finally unmasked, revealing a love that was too fragile for the light and a protector who became the very thing that crushed what he tried to save.

Still under creation. The definite plot will come soon. Shawn Mendes is the hottest pop star in the music industry right now, so when Alissa Bryant gets the opportunity to record a song with him and then open for his world tour, she is thrilled.

One battle. Four monsters. Zero limits. When a heated rap battle between Eminem and Agust D shakes the music industry to its core, the world expects rivalry... diss tracks... chaos. Instead? They choose something far more dangerous. Collaboration. With RM's lyrical genius and J-Hope's unstoppable stage presence added to the mix, what starts as competition turns into a cross-continental movement. Detroit grit meets Seoul fire. Old school collides with new generation. English blends with Korean. But greatness doesn't come without tension. Clashing egos. Cultural pressure. Media headlines. Fans demanding answers. Can four powerhouse rappers truly create history together? Or will the same fire that brought them together tear everything apart? Because when legends collide... The world listens.

"Beats of Atlanta" thrusts you into the pulsating heart of Georgia's music scene, where ambition fuels a drama-laden saga of love, betrayal, and redemption. Follow Jasmine, an aspiring singer, as she gets entangled in a web of deceit with Marcus, a talented producer; Tasha, a friend turned rival; and Derek, a mysterious newcomer with an agenda. As they each fight for success, their lives clash in a crescendo of secrets revealed and loyalties tested. In a city where music reigns supreme, and the stakes are as high as the skyscrapers, "Beats of Atlanta" is a gripping tale of dreams pursued in the shadows of treachery. Will Jasmine find her voice in a chorus of lies? In this symphony of scandal, only the resilient will harmonize through the discord.

Elena was a supermodel, constantly traveling for photoshoots and to hit the runway. She wasn't a music person. She never was. Until, her manager had booked her 2 shoots to advertise for Billie Eilish's new perfume, Your Turn I and Your turn II. Elena was convinced it wouldn't be so bad. She was just supposed to take a few photos and leave. No connections, no nothing. But Billie just couldn't get enough of her ..

Rihanna is a rising star with a voice the industry can't ignore and a temper she refuses to tame. Chris Brown is just as hungry, just as gifted an artist on the edge of something big, carrying talent, charm, and pressure far beyond his years. When they're paired for a collaboration meant to boost charts and headlines, neither expects the connection that follows. What begins as studio sessions and late-night laughs quickly turns into an unbreakable friendship. They understand each other in ways no one else does two young artists navigating fame, expectations, and a world that wants to own them before they even know who they are. But not everyone wants them together. A powerful figure in the industry sees their bond as a threat and draws a hard line professionally and personally. Friendship is tolerated. Love is forbidden. Rihanna is warned to choose her career over her heart. She doesn't listen. Hot-headed, fearless, and convinced that love is worth the risk, Rihanna crosses the line anyway. What follows is a romance lived under watchful eyes passionate, intoxicating, and doomed by the very fame that brought them together. As applause grows louder and success comes faster, the cracks begin to show, forcing them to confront a painful truth: Some love stories are too real for the spotlight. After the Applause is a haunting, emotional story about ambition, control, young love, and what happens when the world falls in love with you-but won't let you love each other back.

when niamh steps away from the stage lights and back to the streets of dublin, she expects a break from the chaos of fame. instead, she finds herself face to face with the pieces of a life she left behind - unfinished songs, unhealed heartbreaks, and robert keating, the boy who first taught her what love felt like. as the weight of being "niamh elise" collides with the comfort of simply being niamh, she must decide if she can rediscover who she is beyond the music - and whether opening her heart again will save her, or undo her completely.

"You can't run" "You can't hide" "Their coming for you" "All Of You"

Chasing Home An Empire of Hope Spinoff Five years after the tearful airport goodbyes, **Isla Mikaelson** is in her fourth year of medical residency - sharp, unyielding, and fighting every day to save lives while staying grounded in who she is. Ryan Carter McConaughey, now a rising star in the music production world, has left behind the California sun to build a new life in Princeton, New Jersey - with Isla, in a beautiful apartment her sister Hope insisted on buying (much to Isla's protest, and secret gratitude). Together, they juggle hospital shifts, studio sessions, adult responsibilities, and the weight of the futures they've fought for - all while learning that growing up doesn't mean growing apart. But when old wounds resurface and ambition threatens their balance, Isla and Ryan must ask themselves: How do you keep choosing each other in a world that constantly demands more? Chasing Home is a tender, electric journey about love after the happy ending - about what it means to build something real in the space between dreams and reality, and how sometimes, home isn't a place. It's a person.

Revenge never die , so do him . [on-going] starts : 30/01/23 end : tba

Billie Eilish is living the dream. At just 23, she's a global pop sensation known for her bold authenticity, chart-topping hits, and unapologetic heart. Fresh from a public breakup and determined to turn heartbreak into art, Billie jets to Seoul to collaborate with IVE, a rising K-pop group making waves internationally. Among the six talented members, one stands out: Wonyoung, whose confidence and ethereal beauty shake Billie in ways she doesn't expect. Caught between the demands of fame, the expectations of fans, and their own fears, Billie and Wonyoung embark on a journey that's as messy and exhilarating as love itself, weaving a story that's as tender as it is tumultuous. In a world that demands perfection, can they find the courage to embrace their truths, face public scrutiny, and find love with each other? Or will the unrelenting pressure of their public lives force them to keep this love story off the record?