Music opinion: Why does every song now have multiple versions?
Songs don’t really have only one version anymore, writes Music News Blitz’s Fatima Azize.
If you hear something once, that’s not necessarily actually the version that sticks.
There could be a sped-up version. Or a slowed one. Or some random remix trending on TikTok that makes you forget what the original even sounded like.
It’s weird because this didn’t used to happen.
There used to just be the song - maybe a remix if it was big enough - but that felt like an extra, not the main thing.
Now it feels like releasing one version is just the starting point.
Music analysis: Can AI ever create a genuine hit song?
From AI-generated songs mimicking Drake, to platforms capable of producing new music in seconds, artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly involved within the music industry, writes Music News Blitz’s Jessica Spilsbury.
What was once viewed as science fiction is now a reality, with AI tools able to generate lyrics, melodies and even imitate the voices of famous artists.
As the technology continues to develop, one question remains: can AI create a genuine hit song, or is there still something uniquely human behind chart success?
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?
Music analysis: Has social media created a new type of pop star?
Artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Beer, Addison Rae and Chappell Roan have become some of the most recognisable names in modern pop music.
Unlike previous generations, many now build large audiences online before reaching mainstream success.
While talent remains essential, platforms such as TikTok have transformed how artists are discovered, promoted and discussed.
This has sparked debate about whether social media has created an entirely new type of pop star, writes Music News Blitz’s Jessica Spilsbury.
The TikTokification of modern pop: Could our dying attention spans be affecting the songwriting process?
Shooting into a realm of mind-blowing popularity in the 2020 pandemic, the short-form video app TikTok has had a phenomenal impact on the music industry from the ground up.
Popularising bite-sized content, trending audios of around 15-20 seconds have become an inseparable companion to visual media.
Creating a need for speed with its promise of fresh content just one swipe below, these songs must grab the attention of avid scrollers in approximately two seconds, or risk being swiped away into oblivion.
Music News Blitz writer Katie Slater explores...
The meme-ification of music: When songs become jokes, they become hits
Music News Blitz writer Lindokuhle Mlombo looks at how internet humour, TikTok edits, and viral challenges are rewriting the rules of music discovery.
In this age of TikTok, a song does not need a radio plug, a glossy music video or even a traditional rollout to become a hit.
Sometimes all it takes is a joke. A sped-up clip, a goofy dance challenge or a remix that sounds like it was cooked up in 10 minutes can suddenly turn a forgotten track into a global anthem.
This is the strange but undeniable reality of the meme-ification of music: where songs blow up not because of their sonic brilliance alone but because they become internet jokes first.
The bedroom producer era: How Gen Z is redefining the music industry from home studios
From laptops to budget microphones, young creators are turning bedrooms into hit-making factories, proving that talent and innovation no longer need million-dollar studios.
In the age of TikTok, SoundCloud and YouTube, a generation of musicians is rewriting the rules of music production.
These bedroom producers are creating chart-topping hits without ever stepping into a professional studio, writes Music News Blitz’s Lindokuhle Mlombo.
Music news: Want it trending? Put it on TikTok!
For a song to become a hit, it used to have to be played on radio stations every hour of every day.
Remember sitting in the car flipping through radio channels and just hearing the same song on repeat? That’s how music would go viral. Not anymore.
In 2025, for a song to be a hit, you just need to upload it to social media platform TikTok, sing along or do a silly little dance, and boom - it’s a hit.
Music News Blitz writer Evie Scroggie explains more…
The hilarious #HamiltonTrend on TikTok: When Eliza’s plea becomes a punchline
It has been a decade since the Broadway sensation Hamilton rewired our brains to rap along to American history, and made us believe that its founding fathers spoke exclusively in couplets and perfect harmonies.
Now, in 2025, the internet has found a way to take one of the musical’s most quietly devastating moments and turn it into pure slapstick chaos. The scene in question? That tiny emotional gut-punch, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it duet, “Best of Wives and Best of Women”, where Eliza wakes to find her husband Alexander preparing to leave for a meeting at dawn.
In the show, it’s tender and ominous like a moment that lingers like a lump in your throat, knowing full well he’s on his way to duel Aaron Burr.
On TikTok, however, Alexander isn’t walking nobly to his fate - he’s booking it like a man running late for his Uber.
Music News Blitz writer Anna Ferraz delves further into the social phenomenon.
The rise of TikTok musicians
TikTok's impact on the music industry is very prominent. Its algorithm pushes creative videos and audio that are proven popular, allowing even unknown artists to reach a large audience.
Viral trends frequently include snippets of songs that rapidly ascend streaming charts on social media daily.
For many, TikTok has served as a launchpad, making it easier to access success without having to struggle as much as artists in the past, writes Music News Blitz’s Lamiya Huda.