Music Trends Archives - Wallstone Records

Why People Listen to Music Differently Today Than 10 Years Ago

by Vera ThorneMusic Industry July 23, 2026July 24, 2026No Comments

Ten years ago, discovering new music often meant hearing a song on the radio, buying an album, or receiving a recommendation from a friend. Today, music reaches us in entirely different ways. Streaming platforms, social media, and personalized recommendations have transformed not only how we find new artists but also why we listen in the …

Why Being an Independent Record Label Has Never Been More Exciting. Or More Difficult.

by Vera ThorneMusic Industry July 17, 2026July 19, 2026No Comments

The music industry has always been a place of contradiction. Every generation believes music is changing faster than ever before. Today, that statement has never been more accurate. The barriers to creating and releasing music have almost disappeared, but the challenge of being discovered has grown exponentially. For an independent record label, this creates a …