Music analysis: The death of the music video - or its reinvention?
From Michael Jackson’s Thriller to Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance, music videos were once a major cultural event, writes Music News Blitz’s Jessica Spilsbury.
Fans would tune in to television premieres, while artists invested millions into elaborate productions designed to become talking points around the world.
Today, many songs find success through 15-second clips on TikTok before audiences ever watch a full music video.
At a time when music competes for attention alongside streaming services, social media feeds and endless digital content, the role of the traditional music video appears to be changing.
As social media increasingly shapes how music is discovered and shared, a new question has emerged: are music videos disappearing, or are they simply evolving for a new generation?
Queer history - exploring how underground gay clubs shaped the sound of modern music
From underground basements to global dancefloors, gay clubs have played a defining role in shaping modern music culture.
Emerging through the dark as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ communities, these venues became incubators for entire genres, influencing everything from disco to house and beyond.
The impact of gay clubs is massive, and its legacy echoes across today’s nightlife and mainstream charts.
For those of us who have already been enlightened, a gay bar can offer us the best music, best dancing, and the very best people, writes Music News Blitz’s Macy Wright.