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Music
Entertaining pieces and latest news on music & what's going on in music tech
"It's not really enjoyable to make music now,” Suno’s CEO says. Musicians tend to disagree.
Yet another delusional take from an AI bro.
Spotify Accused of Promoting "Ghost Artists" to Cut Royalties, New Book Claims
“I’m selling my intellectual property for essentially peanuts."
Femininomenon: 2024, a Year of Female Domination in Music
2024 has been a year of complete and utter female domination. Let's shout out those female artists who deserve credit for what they’ve achieved this year.
All They Want for Christmas Is Old: The Holiday Music Conundrum
Despite billions in streaming revenue from Christmas classics, new holiday hits struggle to break through. Is it a secret labels’ conspiracy or something else?
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.
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?
Music Tech, Despite Not Grabbing Headlines, Continues to Attract More Investment Each Year
It's happening all over the world, so let's look through some examples to outline why this is the case.
Despite the Controversy Around Their Single, Jerkin’, Amyl and the Sniffers Are Here to Stay
In a generation riddled with body dysmorphia, self-comparison, and anxiety, Amyl and the Sniffers are offering a voice of honesty.
