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Music Videos Reimagined: The Epic Comeback as Storytelling Powerhouses
In recent years, the music video landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation. With the potential restrictions on TikTok in the...
STUDIO814
Aug 264 min read


Exploring Scandi Futurism: The Ethereal Soundscapes of Nordic Dream-Pop
Scandi Futurism is an exciting musical movement that draws from the rich cultural landscape of the Nordic countries. Emerging from the...
STUDIO814
Aug 254 min read


Madilyn Mei: Fantasy Folk for Real-World Feelings
Piano ballads, tea-stained poetry, and the soft power of internet-era sincerity. From Arizona Bedrooms to Digital Meadows Madilyn Mei...
STUDIO814
Aug 242 min read


Oxis: Marine Electronica Manifested—DIY Songcraft in a Loop-Powered Dream World
Genre-defying, ocean-driven, and built loop by loop—Oxis is the one-woman creative arsenal redefining indie-electronica. The Subaquatic...
STUDIO814
Aug 233 min read


Bandcamp's Indie Illusion: Unpacking the Corporate Layers Behind the Hype
In the realm of independent music, Bandcamp has carved out a unique niche. It is often hailed as a hero of the indie music scene, a...
STUDIO814
Aug 225 min read


Exploring the New Wave of Classical Music and Underrepresented Composers in 2025
As we move further into 2025, the classical music landscape is evolving in unexpected and delightful ways. Mid-year albums from...
STUDIO814
Aug 215 min read


Is Festival Culture Becoming an Elitist Pyramid Scheme of Exploitation and Exclusivity?
Introduction In recent years, the landscape of music festivals has evolved dramatically. Once a simple gathering for music lovers,...
STUDIO814
Aug 203 min read


Exploring Axxcelerationism: The Emotional Depths of Chaotic Underground Rap
In the vibrant world of underground rap, a new movement has emerged, stretching the boundaries of sound and emotion. Dubbed...
STUDIO814
Aug 195 min read


5 TIPS FOR WRITING BETTER LYRICS
1. SHOW, DON'T TELL Instead of naming a feeling outright, try making the listener visualize it by describing it using its effect on the...
Davide Florin Blackburn
Aug 182 min read


Accessing Free Instrumental Beats for Creators
Finding the perfect beat can make or break your music project. But let’s be real - not everyone has the budget to buy expensive...
STUDIO814
Aug 94 min read


Why Releasing Music Feels Broken: A Journey Through the Void
You upload the song. The mix is right. The cover is solid. The words matter. You hit “submit” — and nothing happens. No reaction. No...
STUDIO814
Jul 203 min read


What Playing to Five People Taught Me About Art
You don’t know what you're doing it for until you walk into a venue and realize no one else is coming. The soundcheck's done. The room...
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Jul 192 min read


Music in Gaming Worlds: Where the Stage Never Closes
Music and gaming have always shared a link — soundtracks, theme songs, menu music. But in 2025, that connection is deeper, louder, and...
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Jul 183 min read


Who’s Still Making Music for Adults?
Turn on the radio, scroll your feed, open any major playlist — and you’ll hear music made for teens, by teens, about teen things. Or...
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Jul 172 min read


Who Gets to Be “Alternative” Now?
In 2025, “alternative” is everywhere — and nowhere. Once a label for artists outside the mainstream, it’s now slapped on everything from...
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Jul 162 min read


The Album Listening Party is the New Show
In 2025, live music is changing. Tours are more expensive, fans are more selective, and artists are rethinking what it means to “show up”...
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Jul 152 min read


Global Fusion Is the New Norm
Once upon a time, international music lived in a separate category. You had “world music” sections in record stores, Latin nights at...
STUDIO814
Jul 143 min read


Stan Culture Burnout: When Fandom Stops Being Fun
Stan culture used to feel like community. A place to obsess, connect, and support your favorite artist with a level of passion that...
STUDIO814
Jul 133 min read


The AI Music Clone Controversy
We’ve hit the uncanny valley of music. In 2025, AI-generated voices can now sing like your favorite artist — not in theory, but in...
STUDIO814
Jul 123 min read


The Return of the Local Scene
For years, the music industry has been obsessed with going viral. Artists were told to think global, not local. Build an online...
STUDIO814
Jul 112 min read
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