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Music
Entertaining pieces and latest news on music & what's going on in music tech
“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.
Out with the New, In with the Old: From Touring to Chart-Topping, the Resurgence & Rise of Legacy Artists
From Oasis ending a 16-year feud to ABBA immortalising themselves, the resurgence of Legacy artists is at an all-time high. Cashing in on nostalgia and ‘better’ times, where does this leave current artists struggling to sell tickets and tours.
How to Get the Song Out of Your Head
Learn why those annoying TikTok earworms get into your head & how to get rid of them.
Why Festivals & Supporting Slots Are Key for Upcoming Artists
Three inspiring examples of artists and bands who boosted their careers thanks to festivals.
“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.
Payola 2.0: Streaming Algorithm's Hidden Influence
So I am minding my own business and listening to LCD Soundsystem when suddenly, Sabrina Carpenter crashes the party. What’s really up with autoplay, smart shuffle, and AI DJs?
AI Can Generate a Track at Any Given Moment, But Is That Really What People Want?
AI can generate original music in an instant, but with the live sector rising 25% each year, what makes audiences gravitate towards live music? Emotional content? Relatability? Let’s take a look.
Music Industry Faces Ongoing Gender Disparity, New Reports Reveal
Only 20% of Spotify's top 1,000 artists are women, there's 3.3 men to every 1 woman artist on the charts, and 5% of producers are women or non-binary.
Chappell Roan: Seven Years to an Overnight Success
There may be many prominent names in the industry right now, none more deserving than Chappell Roan.
Controversial AI Track About Migrants Is Climbing German Top Charts
AI-made track sparks controversy in Germany, but surprisingly, artificial intelligence isn't what makes the song controversial.
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Do Bands Create Mind-Melding Hyperbrains? [Guest Column]
A glimpse into the neuroscience of music.