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Music Isn’t Just a Job — And That’s Okay
The dream used to be simple: quit your day job, get signed, and live off your music. If you had to do anything else to pay the bills, it...
STUDIO814
Jun 72 min read


Streaming Numbers Are Lying to You
It sounds impressive. And it is — until you ask: How many of those listeners are real fans? How much money is that actually worth? And...
STUDIO814
Jun 73 min read


Is Touring Still Sustainable?
Touring used to be the backbone of a music career. It was where artists made their money, grew their fanbases, and proved they had value.
STUDIO814
May 123 min read


Why Artists Are Releasing Shorter Songs (Again)
Songs are shrinking. Two minutes is the new three. Some don’t crack 90 seconds.
STUDIO814
May 112 min read


Lo-fi is Evolving: Where’s It Going Now?
Lo-fi music used to mean dusty drums, vinyl crackle, and mellow beats to study to. That was the brand — cozy, chill, predictable.
STUDIO814
May 102 min read


How AI Is Changing Music Production — And What That Means for Artists
What used to take a full studio, a budget, and a team of engineers can now happen on a laptop with a few plugins.
STUDIO814
May 93 min read


Does Genre Still Matter in 2025?
Genres used to be the map. If you said you liked punk, or R&B, or house music, people understood what you meant.
STUDIO814
May 82 min read


The Death of the Hidden Track (And Why It Should Come Back)
Once upon a time, music rewarded patience.
STUDIO814
May 72 min read


Music Criticism in the Algorithm Age: Who Still Cares?
There was a time when a glowing review could launch an album — or bury it. A 9.0 from Pitchfork meant instant buzz. Thing’s have changed.
STUDIO814
May 63 min read


Advancements in Live Performance Technology: Redefining the Concert Experience
The world of live music performances is undergoing a radical transformation, driven by cutting-edge advancements in technology. As...
STUDIO814
Jan 153 min read


DMG – Officially Missing You (2023) Track Review
PROS DMG’s singing is impeccable on this track. His darker tone and lower voice sounds beautiful drenched in reverb, and his vocal...

Øverdrive
Nov 30, 20231 min read


LandoIsLiving & Dunzy – Baggage (2023) Track Review
PROS The instrumental builds upon the same vibe as the previous single from Lando, opening up with some very raw guitar chords that...

Øverdrive
Nov 18, 20231 min read


Proj3ct 3vil – GRANDiO$3 (2023) Track Review
PROS: The electronic trap beat is very creative, sinister and creates a dark atmosphere that permeates throughout the entire track. From...

Øverdrive
Oct 18, 20231 min read


LandoIsLiving & KiERAN – Lil Thing (2023) Track Review
“Lil Thing” manages to come off as genuine when facing a concept that’s difficult to tackle without either the lyrics or the music becoming

Øverdrive
Oct 7, 20232 min read
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