Record labels struggle to craft a new generation of pop stars
The business of turning musicians into superstars is harder than ever, according to industry insiders.
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AI music generators could make the next hit
AI-powered platforms are turning their generative capabilities to music, spitting out clips created from an algorithm trained on hundreds of hours of existing music.
Hume raises millions to launch Web3 musicians
Tech and music company Hume has scored a significant Series A investment to create a roster of virtual artists that will bring some jams to the metaverse and get IRL talent paid in the process.
TikTok is making music super casual
TikTok is not only changing how music sounds but how artists present themselves to the world.
Death Cab for Cutie set a geotagged scavenger hunt for new single
In support of their new album, Asphalt Meadows, Death Cab for Cutie released its latest single, “Rand McNally” via a geotagged search for one of the places the band has played at over the years.
Discord brings together musicians and their fans
Discord has quietly become the hub for artists to interact with their fans, which is both tightening artists-fan bonds and building a community among those fans.
Pop stars stay put with extended residencies
Pop superstars are playing more shows in select venues, making the residency in major cities a modern music trend.
The song of the summer is house music
House music has been making quite the splash this summer, and some believe Beyoncé & Drake have helped shine the spotlight on the genre with their new albums.
Bad Bunny continues his reign as the king of music
Bad Bunny (aka Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio) is an unstoppable force in music right now.
Superfly builds a music festival in Web3
Superfly is building the first ever music festival on Web3, bringing together NFT holders to decide on every creative aspect of SUPERF3ST.