Why artists are looking beyond streaming to get their music heard
Musicians have struggled over the past couple of decades, first with rampant piracy in the early MP3 and file-sharing era around the turn of the millennium, then with the shift to subscription-based streaming services, which brought concerns about per-play payouts and discoverability.
In this context, it’s not difficult to appreciate why artists are incentivized to turn their attention to other mediums as a means of getting their music heard and building an audience that can make this a viable career as opposed to just a passion.
Music analysis: Why music feels less monumental in the streaming era
Claims are often made that “music used to matter more,” and “it used to tell stories,” implying that today's music doesn’t hold the same substance that it once did, writes Music News Blitz’s Darshan Kaur Gill.
Vinyl revival: Is physical music making a comeback?
Vinyl records, CDs and cassettes are all experiencing a resurgence – some may have thought this was a trend but as time progresses it's clear that there's something deeper going on.
Streaming has made everything easier and more convenient, with skippable tracks and quick music discovery – but physical formats are a commitment to an album.
Small effort changes can alter the experience entirely.
Music News Blitz writer Bella Ford reports.
Music news: The rise of offline listening
It seems as though more and more people are turning towards alternative ways to listen to music, and are opting away from on-demand streaming.
Music News Blitz’s Nisha Cullen has a look at why this is happening, what the benefits and disadvantages of offline music listening are.