Before TikTok, There Was MySpace: 5 Artists Who Became Stars on the Platform
By Caleb Catlin
Published on August 1, 2026.
MySpace, now owned by Chris Vanderhook and Tim Vanderhook, has revealed that it allowed up and coming artists to promote their work on the platform. This was particularly beneficial for artists who used MySpace to create engaging profiles that reflected their interests. Unlike now, TikTok does this, but it's more direct and meme-oriented than MySpace. These artists may not have survived without these platforms. Soulja Boy, Adele, Panic! at The Disco, and Arctic Monkeys, among others, were among these artists who benefited from MySpace's influence. The owners are exploring what the next iteration of MySpace could be.
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