Algorithmic music discovery: What’s behind this?
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
Music in interaction. IFPI “Engaging with Music” Report 2023 (2)
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The groundbreaking IFPI music study from 2023 reveals how fans from around the world discover, listen to, and engage with music that has become part of their lives, with over 43,000 respondents in 26 countries.
Music in interaction. IFPI “Engaging with Music” Report 2023
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“Engaging with Music” raport IFPI to największe tego rodzaju badanie, które dostarcza unikatowego spojrzenia na fanów z całego świata angażujących się w muzykę, która jest nieodłączną częścią ich życia.
“Infected by Sound”: Results of Musical Preferences Research in Poland (Part III)
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Once again, we return to the exceptional book released in Poland in 2023 by Stanisław Trzciński titled “Infected by Sound: The Music Market in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” (PWN, Warsaw 2023, pp. 939). It is noteworthy for several reasons, including the quantitative and qualitative research conducted on musical preferences in Poland.
Music – Infected by Sound
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Music has played a significant role in human life for centuries, inspiring, evoking emotions, and connecting different cultures. In his book “Infected by Sound: The Music Market in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” Stanisław Trzciński uses an incredibly suggestive term that refers to the processes occurring in music and the influence that music has on listeners. Can it be then considered that music truly infects us with sounds, affecting our thoughts, emotions, and well-being?
„Infected by sound”. Results of research on musical preferences in Poland (Part II)
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In 2023, a unique book by Stanisław Trzciński titled “Infected by Sound: The Music Market in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” [Zarażeni dźwiękiem. Rynek muzyczny w czasach sztucznej inteligencji] was published in Poland (PWN, Warsaw 2023, pp. 939). It stands out not only due to its intriguing title (“Infected by Sound”) but also because of the conducted quantitative and qualitative research on musical preferences in Poland.
Fair Revenue Distribution from Streaming. Is it possible?
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Perhaps not everyone listening to music on platforms like Spotify is aware of what happens to the money from paid subscriptions.