Audius, a decentralized music platform, has experienced significant growth in recent years, fundamentally changing the way musicians interact with their audiences. The platform's user-friendly interface and strong support for independent artists provide a fresh alternative to traditional music distribution platforms.
Following the recent overhauling of Twitter, The Music Void ponders over similarly strange rebranding examples in the music industry. While some cases reflect the megalomaniac stance of the owners, others mirror the geopolitical changes, the power of social media and public opinion. The latter often contradicts the principles of artistic freedom.
Sefi Carmel is a sound designer and composer who has worked on Hollywood films directed by Ridley Scott, John Woo, Chris Columbus, and Kevin Reynolds. He is also the co-founder of Sphere Trax, a website that uses artificial intelligence to help musicians, film and video game producers, and other professionals find the perfect music for their projects.
In an era dominated by technological advancements, the music industry finds itself standing at the juncture of yet another acute transformation. Artificial intelligence is making a growing impact on the way music is created, promoted, and enjoyed. As boundaries are pushed, the question is not only about the potential benefits of AI but also the potential casualties it may claim.
Ever got a funny feeling while browsing Twitter? Feed not working and some older notifications disappearing? While your personal profile history is deconstructed by the social media network, Elon Musk blames “extreme levels of [AI] data scraping & system manipulation”.
