With endless commercial breaks, ceaseless reality programming and repetitive concepts, it’s no wonder television is waning in popularity next to online media. While many people know about the most popular YouTube personalities, including Smosh, Epic Meal Time, and PewDiePie, today’s online entertainment options go far beyond that. Particularly with YouTube, users are treated to an ever increasing number of original musicians, filmmakers, vloggers, and comedians. A mix of channels from all genres, the following 10 incredible YouTube channels are ones you absolutely can’t miss out on.
1. UCB Comedy
UCB stands for Upright Citizens Brigade, and is a stand up comedy company doing weekly shows in Los Angeles and New York. The company comprises of well known talents, as well as new ones, and is popular among college students in both cities. This YouTube channel brings the best of UCB to the web, featuring short sketches, satirical news casts, and web series’. A hilarious channel you should already be subscribed to.
2. SciShow
SciShow is YouTube channel dedicated to uncovering science tidbits from our everyday lives. This informative and entertaining channel boasts over 2 million subscribers. The channel uncovers the science behind a wide range of topics, from brain freeze and morning sickness, to sharks and graphene. A simple way to stay up to date on topical science news, this YouTube channel has something for everyone.
3. Crash Course
This innovative channel sees internet personality Hank Green and author John Green come together to deliver bite sized lessons on a massive variety of subjects. Each video is under 15 minutes long, and covers everything from world history and psychology, to biology and chemistry. A magnificent channel for casual learners, as well as students who need a little help studying, these entertaining videos will keep you up to date on a world of topics.
4. Troye Sivan
Troye Sivan is a massively popular voice from Australia. Originally gaining popularity by covering other songs, this talented teen is working on his first solo album. Having been featured on The Fault In Our Stars soundtrack, this incredible singer has over 100 million views on his videos. Also amassing almost 3 million subscribers, it appears that the sky’s the limit for this talented YouTuber.
5. Miranda Sings
One of the funniest satirical YouTube channel is Miranda Sings. With 2.2 million subscribers, this caricature of a wannabe popstar is always happy to talk about herself. A lampoon of our self obsession on the internet, Miranda Sings is both an effective musical channel, as well as of the more humorous destinations on YouTube.
6. Flula
Learning English from online gaming has certainly influenced German YouTuber Flula. This unique user creates vlogging, gaming and interview videos. He started mainly with gaming videos, modding games, then narrating the ridiculous worlds he’s created. In one video for example, Flula mods a first person shooter so all the enemy soldiers are sheep, then creates an action movie like story as he fights his way out. Recently however, Flula has branched out to additional types of comedy, even starting a web series of celebrity interviews. An incredible junction between gaming and internet entertainment, Flula is another must subscribe YouTube channel.
7. Grace Helbig
Often dubbed the queen of the Internet, Grace Helbig is one of the more popular YouTube vlogging personalities. Beginning her online presence as part of MyDamnChannel, she soon moved to her own YouTube channel. Growing in popularity to nearly 2 million subscribers, this comedian is now a frequent host of online media events. Also a popular guest on other YouTube channels, Grace is even signed on for the upcoming Smosh film.
8. Hannah Hart/My Drunk Kitchen
Gaining popularity through her series My Drunk Kitchen, this YouTube personality he’s been making us laugh since 2009. Now a frequent host and published author, Hannah keeps her YouTube channel constantly updated with entertaining content, including how to videos, My Drunk Kitchen recipes, and collaborations with other YouTube stars.
9. Superwoman
This popular YouTube personality hails from Canada, and brings humour, internet culture and activism together. With an incredible 4 million subscribers, Superwoman is in many ways the voice of new generations. Commenting on everything from women’s rights to misunderstood millenials, Superwoman is a truly interesting, entertaining channel.
