Spotify. The Mask of Innovation or Deception
Is Spotify really revolutionizing music, or is it exploiting artists for corporate gain? From algorithmic manipulation to “ghost artists” replacing real creators, the platform is raising ethical concerns about the future of music.
DEAD STAR TALK and KARO GLAZER in the Metaverse: Revolutionizing Music or a Temporary Trend?
Music events have evolved for a long time, taking on diverse forms—from classic live concerts to massive online streams. But recently, a unique new space for experiencing music has emerged: the metaverse.
Innovations in Music: 8 Key Elements and Their Application (Part II)
Innowacje są fundamentem rozwoju w każdej dziedzinie, a muzyka nie jest tu wyjątkiem. I dlatego w tym artykule zastanawiam się, jak osiem kluczowych elementów innowacji, opisanych przez Marca de Jonga, Nathana Marstona i Erika Rotha w McKinsey Quarterly, można przełożyć na świat muzyki i działalność muzyków. To rozmowa jakby ze samym sobą. Częśc II.
Innovations in Music. 8 Key Elements and Their Application (Part I)
Innovations are, after all, the foundation of progress in any field, and music is no exception. That’s why in this article, I’m reflecting on how the eight key innovation elements, described by Marc de Jong, Nathan Marston, and Erik Roth in McKinsey Quarterly, can be applied to the world of music and the work of musicians. It’s almost like a conversation with myself.
Innovations in Music. Exploring New Pathways
Innovation is a term that has gained popularity in today’s world and is often used in various contexts, though it is not always fully understood.
Adoption of Digital and Physical Formats (2014-2023)
Observing the music sales market naturally raises the question of adoption. This is not about the legal understanding of the word “adoption.” It’s about product adoption. Our focus is on the music industry and the comparison between physical and digital formats.
Algorithmic music discovery: What’s behind this?
W dzisiejszym cyfrowym świecie, odkrywanie nowych trendów i rozwoju muzyki w dużej mierze opiera się na algorytmach zarządzanych przez platformy streamingowe, takie jak np. Spotify czy Pandora Internet Radio.
A Record Year for the Music Industry in the USA: 2023 Sales Analysis by RIAA
The American music industry continues to triumph, maintaining dynamic growth for the eighth consecutive year. Statistical data published by RIAA for 2023 indicate another record period, showcasing continuous development and innovation in the music sector.
“Infected with Sound”. Vinyl Music Preferences in Poland. (Part IV)
Once again, we revisit the remarkable book released in 2023 in Poland by Stanisław Trzciński titled “Zarażeni dźwiękiem: Rynek muzyczny w czasach sztucznej inteligencji” (Infected with Sound: The Music Market in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, PWN, Warsaw 2023, pp. 939). It deserves attention for several reasons, including the quantitative and qualitative research conducted on music preferences in Poland.
The Music Market in 2023 According to the IFPI Report
The latest Global Music Report – State of the Industry 2024 for the year 2023, published by IFPI, provides insights into the current state of the music market.