When a Playlist Becomes a Place
Spotify’s first standalone RNB X concert turns an editorial playlist into a live gathering. The shift could make music discovery more memorable—and playlist brands more powerful.
Why Reinterpreting Music Can Be More Powerful Than Chasing Nostalgia
Spotify EQUAL’s anniversary singles show how reinterpretation can connect emerging artists with musical history without reducing either to nostalgia.
Should AI-Generated Music Be Allowed on the Charts?
Artificial intelligence has already changed how music can be created. Now the music industry is confronting a more difficult question: when should AI-generated music be allowed to compete alongside human artists? Australia has just provided one of the clearest answers so far. The Australian Recording Industry Association, better known as ARIA, has changed its chart …
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Is the Song of the Summer Disappearing? How Streaming Fragmented Music Culture
There was a time when the “song of the summer” felt almost unavoidable. The same track followed you from the radio to the beach, into shops, bars, cars and television. Even if you did not particularly like it, by the end of August you probably knew the chorus. That idea has not disappeared. Spotify still …
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The Biggest Audience Isn’t Always the Most Valuable
For years, the music industry has celebrated one number above almost every other. Monthly listeners. Artists proudly share screenshots when they reach 10,000, 100,000, or even one million listeners. Those milestones have become visible symbols of success, often used to measure an artist’s growth and momentum. But what if we’ve been focusing on the wrong …
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Why People Listen to Music Differently Today Than 10 Years Ago
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 …
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