Marissa M. Conner 
TIC Tac is not just a video social media app. It has turned into a great place for musicians to discover. Several dance trends have made underground musicians famous or have revived old hits. The application has certainly helped alternative, rock and indie musicians achieve more Spotify broadcast and share online. Here are some of our favorites that have exploded.
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1. Lil Nas X – “Old Town Road”
One of the biggest stars to come to prominence via TikTok is undoubtedly the country rapper. Lil nas x. Its kind, at the top of the charts “Old town roadHas caught both eyes and ears of the world, allowing him to collaborate with figures like Billy Ray Cyrus and “Walmart Yodel Kid” Mason Ramsey. Ultimately, the song by Lil Nas X allowed TikTokers to show off their cowboy side.
2. Absofacto – “Dissolve”
AbsofactoThe indie hit “Dissolve” was a sweet, peaceful song that brought smiles to both viewers and the app’s content creators. The “Dissolve Challenge” involved users creating optical illusions with mirrors to the song. With help from TikTok, the song reached number 1 on Billboardthe alternate song chart from earlier this year.
3. DeathbyRomy – “Problems”
@slinky_the_cutieI hope no one has scrolledProblems – DeathbyRomy
DeathbyRomyThe dream song “Problems” is used on more than 81 thousand TikToks. Often defined by her dark stage name and goth-inspired makeup, DeathbyRomy expressed to AltPress how happy it makes her to see young women inspired by the art she creates. You can read his full interview here.
4. Water parks – “I miss having sex but at least I don’t want to die anymore“
@lesliecontreras_I miss him ?♬ I miss having sex but at least I don’t want to die anymore – Water parks
Water parks made their way through the TikTok universe with their FANDOM Track “I miss having sex but at least I don’t want to die anymore ”, and they undoubtedly gained even more traction. Even the singer Knight of Awsten was surprised by the virality of their song make his own and tweet, “IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT LACKING SEX BUT AT LEAST I DON’T WANT TO DIE BECAME VIRAL ON TIKTOK. IRONIC WHEREAS EVERYONE READING IS A COLOSSAL VIRGIN BUT THANKS FOR THE LOVE I APPRECIATE YOU.
5. Machine Gun Kelly, YUNGBLUD and Travis Barker – “I think I’m fine”
Kelly machine gun, YUNGBLUD and Travis Barker joined forces to create a absolute rock last year for MGK Hotel Diablo, and it just happened to take off on TikTok, too much. The users mostly liked getting into their emo sensations and singing straight in front of the camera for this one.
6. Billie Eilish – “bad guy”
Billie Eilish is beloved inside and outside of TikTok. His fans have taken his music even further through the use of videos involving their own version of being a “Bad boy. “
7. Vampire Weekend – “A-Punk”
@wayjayjayGo to class every morning ## stop motion ##mood ## vampire weekend ## Reliable♬ A punk vampire weekend – wayjayay
Vampire Weekend’s “A-Punk” was released in 2008 but had its great awakening via TikTok last year. The bouncy guitar riff that opens the song is the perfect tune for dancing with friends or on your own.
8. Suburban – “cradles”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPHu8VOZNno
This catchy and deliciously dark song has captured the attention of TikTok music fans around the world. 20 years Suburban, alias Danny Maisonneuve, already has more than 89 million views on its scary, fiery music video.
9. Tones And I – “Dance Monkey”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ13mXCPWN0
Toni Watson, the Australian singer behind Tones And I, can be heard on radio stations across the US and playlists across the world thanks to “Dancing Monkey. The song rose to fame on TikTok in 2019, with many app users making their own moves appropriately towards the hit song.
10. mxmtoon – “ball gown”
Indie rocker mxmtoon shared her song “prom dress” less than a year ago, and TikTok has gone wild with her smooth, effortless voice. In fact, his song was used in over 116 thousand dance videos. Many TikTok users also hilariously dubbed the voice of rapper Lil Jon in a “ball gown” to create this unforgettable even.
