Music
Devil's in the Downloads: High Cost of Making It in Music
Artists face a hard choice: sacrifice their identity & artistic integrity for fame or risk obscurity. But is there a way to dance with the devil without losing your soul?
Ana Balashova
I'm a PR and marketing pro turned tech writer. In love with storytelling and disruptive technologies. Big fan of learning and writing about it.
Audio
Dolby Atmos Divide: Is Apple's Spatial Audio Bet Leaving Indie Artists Behind?
Apple Music's embrace of Dolby Atmos promises an audio revolution, but at what cost? Is the stage set for innovation, or are we tuning out the indie scene? And who is really benefiting from it?
Music
Streaming, TikTok, & the Demise of the Music Video
The rise of streaming platforms and short-form content has left the once-dominant music video in a state of uncertainty. Everyone's question is: Do they still hold the same sway, or are they destined to fade into obscurity?
Music
Superfans: Music's Make or Break?
In a world where Lady Gaga’s soap and Harry Styles’s nail polish are best sellers, does the connection between artist and fan remain genuine, or has it become another product to be packaged, marketed, & sold?
Music
Renaissance of Classical Music: Video Games Lead the Charge
An unexpected mix of video games and classical music leads to a new era of orchestral soundtracks, turning new generations from TikTok tunes to Beethoven.
Music
Music Curation in the AI Era: Evolution or Extinction?
Let’s predict the future of curated playlists in the streaming era. Will AI's efficiency outplay human creativity, or can both coexist in harmony?
Music
TikTokification of Music Industry: Is It a Real Thing?
In TikTok's world, music morphs into memes, and artists become viral sensations overnight. Is this the dawn of a new musical era, the dusk of artistic integrity, or none of the above?
Music
AI in Music: Following in the Footsteps of Auto-Tune's Controversial Journey
As AI algorithms compose new melodies, many wonder if those tunes can be celebrated as the next verse in music's evolution or condemned as a refrain of auto-tune's legacy?
AI
Green Tech or Eco Risk? True Generative AI Environment Impact
As AI reshapes our digital landscape, a hidden environmental cost lurks beneath its innovative surface. Can the promise of a tech utopia withstand the ecological price tag? And is this price tag even real?
Knowledge
Audio Heist: How to Save a Reel with Audio?
While Instagram finally introduced a way to download (some) reels, the sound is not included in the platform-native tool. So is there a way to save a reel with audio? Or is it really rocket science?
Audio
From Script to Stream: Can Podcasting Get Easier with AI Tools?
As AI begins to tiptoe onto the podcast stage, creators and listeners alike are left wondering: can it truly add to the art of podcasting, and what does this mean for the industry?
Video
YouTube Bans Ad Blockers. Are We Heading to the New Piracy Era?
YouTube's ad blocker ban ignites user fury. Will this drive a surge in online piracy? Join the debate on the future of content consumption.