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Post-Punk in 2025: The Eternal Rebellion
Half a century after its birth, post-punk remains one of music’s most restless, reinventive movements—thriving in 2025 as both a sound...

Logan Mensah
Sep 272 min read


Best Practices for Using Music as a Content Creator
Music is a game-changer when it comes to creating content that truly connects. Whether you're making videos, podcasts, or live streams,...

Drew Carter
Sep 264 min read


STUDIO814 Listening Picks — Late-Night Loopables
Some songs are built to live in the quiet hours, looping endlessly as the night stretches on. These are the tracks we keep coming back to...

Jordan Cruz
Sep 252 min read


Not Every Artist Needs a Narrative
The music industry’s obsession with “the story” risks overshadowing the very thing that matters most: the music itself. The Rise of the...

Taylor Brooks
Sep 243 min read


Sync as Strategy: Why Licensing Is the New Tour
In today’s music industry, sync licensing has evolved from a side hustle into one of the most strategic pathways for artists to reach...

Casey Okafor
Sep 233 min read


Vegyn: Glitch, Groove, and the Art of the Sonic Sketchbook
With beats that feel like half-formed memories and experiments that turn into full-fledged anthems, Vegyn is redefining what it means to...

Morgan Lee
Sep 222 min read


Rock Rising in Bari: Young Art Festival Brings Local Power to Capurso
Four of southern Italy’s most electrifying young bands will take the stage in Capurso this September, carrying Bari’s growing rock and...
Davide Florin Blackburn
Sep 213 min read


Streaming Saturation: Can Platforms Keep Fans Engaged?
With millions of tracks uploaded daily and an ever-expanding number of platforms competing for attention, fans risk becoming overwhelmed...

Avery James
Sep 214 min read


Ambient Trap: Vapor Trails Between Pads and 808s
Ambient trap may sound like a contradiction at first — a genre built on booming 808s and sharp hi-hats, blended with the spacious...

Casey Okafor
Sep 203 min read


Jazz: The Eternal Pulse of Improvisation
Roots in New Orleans: The Birth of a Sound At the dawn of the 20th century, in the streets and clubs of New Orleans, jazz emerged as a...

Sasha Bennett
Sep 133 min read


A New Way to Connect Through Feedback at STUDIO814: "REVIEWS"
In 2025, the music industry isn’t just about releasing tracks—it’s about engaging with a community that helps artists grow. Introducing...

Drew Carter
Sep 122 min read


STUDIO814 Listening Picks — Rainy Day Vibes
Finding Comfort in the Rain There’s something about rainy days that transforms the way we listen to music. The world outside softens, the...

Jordan Cruz
Sep 112 min read


Algorithm Fatigue Is Real: Why Musicians Should Post Less, Not More
In 2025, the pressure for musicians to constantly feed algorithms with content is exhausting creativity, and it may be time for artists...

Taylor Brooks
Sep 104 min read


Metadata Matters in 2025: Credit Standards, ISRC Hygiene, and the Royalty Trails Artists Miss
In 2025, metadata is no longer the invisible workhorse of music—it’s the backbone of recognition, revenue, and artistic legacy. As...

Avery James
Sep 96 min read


PinkPantheress: Garage Revival for the Digital Generation
Turning TikTok snippets into full-blown cultural anthems, PinkPantheress has made nostalgia sound brand new again. The Viral Beginning...

Morgan Lee
Sep 82 min read


How Small Venues Keep the Heart of Live Music Beating in 2025
In 2025, as stadium tours dominate headlines, it’s the small, independent venues that continue to nurture artists, communities, and the...

Avery James
Sep 75 min read


Jersey Club: Phones Up, Shoulders Loose
Jersey Club is more than a regional sound in 2025—it’s a global movement reshaping how we dance, party, and even think about rhythm...

Sasha Bennett
Sep 65 min read


Introducing STUDIO814 “COMPETE”: A New Way For Artists To Submit Music
STUDIO814 is excited to launch COMPETE, a brand-new platform where artists can put their music to the test in a monthly tournament voted...

Drew Carter
Sep 53 min read


STUDIO814 Listening Picks — Late-Night Studio Sessions
When the lights are low and the clock pushes past midnight, these five tracks capture the hazy, reflective energy of late-night studio...

Jordan Cruz
Sep 42 min read


Are Playlist Pitches Still Worth It? Why I Think Real Momentum Starts Off-Platform
For over a decade, playlisting has been sold as the golden ticket for independent artists: land a coveted spot on a high-traffic Spotify...

Riley Vaughn
Sep 36 min read
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