While social media provides artists with direct access to fans and diversifies the music landscape, challenges such as saturation, decline in album sales, piracy facilitation, and negative effects on mental health arise.
In a surprising turn of events, a recent vinyl edition of Taylor Swift's album "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" contained a compilation of quirky electronic music from the 90s instead of Swift's pop music. DJ Damian Lazarus shared a TikTok video of a fan's reaction to the vinyl, showing her shock as she realizes the content is not what she expected.
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.
With the advent of new technologies and the changing landscape of music consumption, the question of whether or not the music industry should be regulated has become a topic of debate.
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”.
Although summer is a time for open-air festivals, some indoor music industry conferences take place during July and August, offering an exciting programme and great discussions. The Music Void lists a few industry events in different parts of the world where professionals will gather to discuss all things business, creativity and tech.
