Just another one-hit-wonder or a true star? One Direction. Nickelodeon wannabe or really committed? Big Time Rush. These are both questions when thinking about these two bands, but both bands have strengths and personalities which allowed them to strive. I really can't say if the pop music in this generation has gotten better or worse, because there are so many posers out there you can't tell who's autotuned and who isn't. At first glance, the bands seem identical, because they both have a fan base populated by girls and they're both boy bands. People also think that these bands' will fade out in a couple of years just like Hannah Montana and But truthfully, their music videos and acting, hit singles, and what they could do to have fans staying happy are completely different. Both One Direction and Big Time Rush are great bands, but both have to work to make it to the top.

Originally, the members of One Direction each wanted to be solo artists. Yet if it hadn't been for that twist of fate and the discovery from "X Factor", One Direction wouldn't have been where they are today! Other than music videos, the boy band has no acting experience, yet they have 80 MILLION views on YouTube! The closest this boy band has gotten to acting is when Nickelodeon made their online diaries into a weekly television show as of March 2012. Only one of their singles, "That's What Makes You Beautiful" was on the Billboard Top 100, but that doesn't mean they aren't famous! They have performed on news broadcasts like the Today Show, where over 10,000 screaming fans came to New York to watch them perform. Zayn, Liam, Harry, Niall, and Louis are already famous, but no doubt they'll keep their fans by making more songs!

Big Time Rush. The early morning "only thing to watch" band with a television show. Okay, okay. I have to admit their show is a bit cheesy. But there's no question whether these boys can sing! Again, a Nickelodeon show, but at least the producers still feature BTR's music. They don't have big views, but it's a way to get fans. It must've paid off because a great deal of people come to their concerts! It's no 80 million views, but their fans are super loyal and know, and I'm not exaggerating, everything about these four boys. Kendall, James, Carlos, and Logan have many songs that appeal to a younger audience, but not all have made it on the Billboard 100. The singles that did included: "Halfway There" and "Big Night". Alone, these four boys are good, but when they all collaborate, they're unstoppable. These teenage hockey-head hearthrobs are now a sensation also known as Big Time Rush.

Although some adults and most boys perceive both of these bands to be the same, however, I think these bands should be recognized by their skills. We see that a singing group not only has to have good voices, but it's also important to have good personalities that match with each other too. BTR and One Direction are two very different bands, but in the future, I think they'll both strive!