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The Rise of “Playlist Artists” — and the Fall of the Album Artist
The album used to be the statement. A full-length body of work. A story. A world. That’s where the artistry lived — the deep cuts, the...
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Jul 102 min read


7 Types of Music Listeners in 2025 (And How They Actually Listen)
Not all listeners are built the same — and in 2025, the way people consume music is more fragmented than ever. Some dive deep into...
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Jul 93 min read


Should All Artists Learn to Produce Now?
In 2025, more artists are going independent, budgets are tighter, and the tools to make music are cheaper and more accessible than ever....
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Jul 82 min read


Major Labels vs. Indie Distribution
Once upon a time, getting signed to a major label was the finish line. The ultimate co-sign. The thing every artist chased. It meant...
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Jul 72 min read


The Power of Local Open Mics in a Streaming-Obsessed World
The music industry tells us everything is online now. You want exposure? Chase playlists. Run ads. Post content. But there’s one place...
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Jul 62 min read


Why Music Feels Less Personal Now
In 2025, artists are more accessible than ever. You know what they eat, how they dress, who they’re dating, what their living room looks...
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Jul 52 min read


Who Gets to Make Experimental Music — and Be Heard?
Experimental music is supposed to be the freest space in the industry — the one without rules, without genres, without commercial...
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Jul 43 min read


The Death of the Deluxe Album
There was a time when a deluxe album actually meant something — unreleased songs, b-sides, maybe a secret feature or two. It felt like a...
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Jul 32 min read


The Rise of “Drop Culture Fatigue”
New single Friday. Surprise album Sunday. Deluxe edition Tuesday. TikTok snippet Wednesday. Tour announcement Thursday. Visual teaser...
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Jul 22 min read


Spotify's ‘Discovery’ Isn’t Discovery — It’s Data Engineering
Let’s stop pretending. When Spotify shows you a new artist, it’s not because the algorithm “knows your taste.” It’s because your behavior...
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Jul 12 min read


Why Vinyl Is Still Selling in the Streaming Era
In 2025, you can stream nearly every song ever made from your phone. Music is cheaper, faster, and more disposable than it’s ever been....
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Jun 302 min read


Why Music Feels Faster Now: Tempo, TikTok, and Short Attention Spans
Have you noticed it? Songs feel faster now. Not just BPM-wise, but in energy, structure, even the way they hit your brain. Hooks drop...
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Jun 293 min read


Top Genre Shifts in 2025: Is Hyperpop Here to Stay?
Music genres in 2025 don’t behave like they used to. They melt, mutate, and remix themselves in real time. If a song’s got rage beats,...
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Jun 283 min read


Does the Music Industry Still Deserve the Artist?
It’s a simple question with a heavy edge: Does the music industry still deserve the artist? Not need. Not profit from. Not exploit....
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Jun 273 min read


The Problem with “For You Page Music”
In 2025, every artist wants to land on your For You Page. It’s the new radio. The new MTV. The algorithmic front door to fame. But not...
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Jun 263 min read


Is “Sad Banger” Culture Played Out?
It’s a rainy night and you’re dancing in the kitchen to a synth-heavy beat while someone sings about heartbreak, regret, or existential...
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Jun 252 min read


Are Fans Too Entitled Now?
There’s never been a more direct connection between artists and fans. Social media lets you talk to your favorite singer. Comment...
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Jun 243 min read


What Do We Lose When Artists Become Influencers?
I n 2025, if you want to “make it” in music, making music isn’t enough. You need a brand. A posting strategy. A content calendar. You...
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Jun 233 min read


Music Journalism Is Just PR Now — And That’s a Problem
Once upon a time, music journalism meant discovery, critique, and context. Now? It means copy-paste press releases and artist-approved...
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Jun 222 min read


Understanding Music Theory: A Guide for Every Music Lover
Music is an integral part of our lives, resonating with emotions, memories, and experiences. Whether you're a casual listener or an...
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Jun 215 min read
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