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The Music Industry’s New Problem May Have an Old Cause: Piracy
Data from MUSO suggests that while music theft has shrunk in the Spotify era, it's premature to consider the threat ...
Why Rock Music Is Thriving in the Streaming Era
After a decade in the doldrums, guitar-based newcomers like Sleep Token and Wet Leg are making their mark as TikTok catapults ...
The mysterious Apple Music nerds saving classical music from extinction
Few things are more depressing for classical music lovers than the classical recording charts. Your eye roams despairingly ...
From Sensual Butt Songs to Santa’s Alleged Coke Habit: AI Slop Music Is Getting Harder to Avoid
Even listeners who hate the idea of AI music are getting served tracks like “Taste My Ass” and “I Caught Santa Claus Sniffing Cocaine” on Spotify and other streamers.
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In the Age of the Algorithm, Roots Music Is Rising
Streaming services are helping revive America’s most old-fashioned, undigital genre. Charley Crockett, a rising star in the roots-music field, performing in Nashville, Ind., in May.
11 Reasons Why An Old-School iPod Is Still Worth Buying Today
It's easy to fall into the convenience of Bluetooth headphones, streaming services, and smartphones, but a classic iPod could help you really enjoy your music.