: Use Details To Grab Readers Abstract Detail A guy drove down the road in his car and a thing happened. More Detail Walt Chambers, sat behind the wheel of his 1968 Camaro and revved

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Use Details To Grab Readers

Abstract Detail

A guy drove down the road in his car and a thing happened.

More Detail

Walt Chambers, sat behind the wheel of his 1968 Camaro and revved the
engine waiting for the red light to change. He looked right, out the
passenger window and saw a green Mustang sitting in the lane next to
him.

Details are one of the reasons people read fiction.

Reason You May Decide To Include Artist Names

Most likely the artist the character is listening to will give the reader an idea of who the character is. It will add to the reader's understanding who the character is by showing what they like.

Pop Culture References Can Date A Book/Story

The only problem you might have is that pop culture references can become stale over time as artists become distant memories and could later confuse people if the artist is no longer known.

Ultimately: Your Choice Is Your Style

In the end, whether you provide the specific detail of the artist your character is listening to is your style and your voice coming through. For an example of someone who drops references to music like this all the time and builds his stories on it, check out Nick Hornby Hi Fidelity - amazon link.

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