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What Were the Biggest Trends in Music & Tech This Year?
From AI music to vinyl revival and superfans: wrapping up the biggest trends we saw in music in 2024.
The MySpace Legacy: What Happened to the First Global Music Social Network
Once a powerful platform for indie artists to showcase their music, MySpace is now simply an archive that barely has any influence on anything. Still, some believe it might have a chance for a comeback.
Afro House Steals the Spotlight as Spotify Highlights 2024's Music Trends
2024 is by far the most sonically diverse year, according to Spotify. These are the genres that have drawn millions of listeners this year.
2024: The Rise & Domination of Gay Pop
Let's look at some of the LGBTQIIA+ artists who have taken this year by storm.
All Wrapped Up: How Spotify Turned User Data Into Gold
It’s that time of the year again when millions of Spotify users impatiently await their musical report card. But why?
AI Could Slash Music Sector Workers' Income by 25% Within Three Years, Study Warns
AI in the music industry is expected to generate €4 billion in revenue, largely from the unlicensed use of creators’ works.
AI vs. Elections: Can This Tech Be a Real Threat?
Deepfakes, AI, and your vote… Tech giants and governments are racing to protect election integrity. But Is it enough? Or maybe it’s just a big distraction?
What Were the Biggest Trends in Music & Tech This Year?
From AI music to vinyl revival and superfans: wrapping up the biggest trends we saw in music in 2024.
Why More Artists Are Opting for Indie Labels Than Ever
From higher cuts to creative control, more artists are opting for indie labels. With independent music revenue growing globally by 16% in 2023, it’s outpacing the industry and leaving majors in the past.
The MySpace Legacy: What Happened to the First Global Music Social Network
Once a powerful platform for indie artists to showcase their music, MySpace is now simply an archive that barely has any influence on anything. Still, some believe it might have a chance for a comeback.
OpenAI’s Text-to-Video Generator Sora Is Launched. Here’s How to Find & Access It
So far, Sora is available to OpenAI’s premium subscribers in the US and “most countries.”
Will Generative AI Replace Human Artists in Tomorrow’s Music Industry?
We all want to be told human stories from other human beings. What can be done to help human artists find sync opportunities for their work in the age of AI?
The Everchanging Role of A&R: Finding The Next Rising Star in a Modern Music Industry
Before the streaming era, A&R was largely a gut-driven process. Today, the game has changed.
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Algorithm-Less Music Streaming: How This Benefits Listeners & Artists Alike [Interview]
Algorithms are a set of rules to be followed in problem-solving operations, but what if instead of solving problems, they're actually causing more?
“Watch films, read books, and just make stuff” - An Interview with Joe Brashaw and Alex Truscott
We hear how Burial, escape films, and lockdown conversations fueled the inception and creation of Joe Brashaw’s short film, Magpie.
“Orchestral music will always feel more like home to me” - An Interview with Emma Abrams
From learning the flute to granular synthesis, we hear from Emma Abrams about her journey to becoming an award-winning composer for film and TV.
“I came up with this track and felt that I'd never written anything as good before” an Interview with Transistor Rhythms
Discussing self-releasing his debut album, creating a soundscape for the most-renowned music festival in the world, and more.
“If people ask me what I do, I say I'm a music producer, but I’ve also become a composer for video games” an Interview with Pizza Hotline
Looking to get into video game composition, or just interested in the worlds of music and gaming? We talk to Pizza Hotline about his career so far.
Editors' Picks
Music Charts in 2024: Industry Dinosaurs or Still Relevant?
Are music charts still the ultimate measure of an artist's success, or have they lost their relevance in the age of streaming?
The Battle for AI Airwaves: Radiant's Patrick Quinn vs. Spotify
Talking with the founder, Lead Engineer, and Community Manager of Radiant on AI, radio, Spotify copying the app idea, and how streaming did (not) kill the radio star.
My Voice Was Cloned: Seeking Justice in the AI Era
Imagine hearing your voice in a commercial you never recorded saying words you’ve never said. As the line between innovation and infringement blurs, artists wonder how to protect their voices and when the law can catch up.