7 Biggest AI Music, Audio & Video Stories of the Year
Wrapping up the key moments that defined the AI-music nexus in 2024.
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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.
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.
“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.
The Tortured Artist Myth: Does Suffering Inspire Creativity?
Let’s have a look at how the “tortured artist” myth affects musicians and why the music industry needs to put an end to this harmful narrative.
With 5 Nightclubs Closing Per Week in the UK, How Long Can the Party Really Go On?
With 480 nightclubs closing in the UK since 2020, the future looks bleak for the nightclub scene. Let's dive into how this affects more than just partygoers, the contributing factors, and how people are coming together to fight against it.
“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.
Is ‘Lesbianism’ Being Used as a Marketing Tool in the Music Industry?
There is so much evidence to say this is exactly what's happening, so let's delve deeper.
Universal Language of Dance: Science of Making People Move
Dance seems to be a special language that transcends generations, cultures & musical genres. But what exactly makes us want to move? Is there any science behind the irresistible urge to dance? And once this secret is cracked, can anyone use it to become a superstar DJ?
How Rising Visa Prices Are Killing Artists’ Chances of Breaking America
With a 250% rise in US visas, it’s more of a gamble than ever for Artists to take on America.
“I feel like my music isn’t being noticed, how do I catch the industry's attention?”
Whether you’re an artist or manager, here are ways in which you can effectively catch the music industry’s attention and help build valuable connections.