The evolution of the music industry: how technology is changing creativity

The music industry has undergone revolutionary changes in the past two decades, brought about by the development of online and virtual technologies.

These changes have affected every aspect of the industry, from the process of creating music to the way it is distributed and consumed by audiences. Next, we will talk about some innovations and trends that have influenced both the “producers” of music in recent years and the “consumers” of this product of the entertainment industry.

· New services
· New tools for creators
· Distribution
· New trends

Music listening services

With the advent of streaming services, listening to music has become more convenient and accessible. There is both new music and old hits from all the years. Users can listen to their favorite tracks anywhere and anytime using smartphones and other devices. A large selection of music services also promotes competition, which stimulates the development of the industry and the provision of higher quality content to the user.

Process of creating music

With the development of network and AI technologies, special software and innovative equipment, music creation has lost its touch of elitism and exclusivity – writing lyrics and tracks has become available to the widest audience without social and age limits. Virtual studios, recording and audio processing software allow musicians and producers to create professional sound right on their computers. This led to the emergence of new genre subtypes and creative approaches to music.

Distribution and promotion

With the advent of very popular digital distribution services for music content, such as iTunes, the well-known Spotify, the well-known YouTube and others, artists have new opportunities to distribute their music. Artists can now upload their own tracks and albums online, bypassing traditional music labels. Social networks and streaming platforms also provide opportunities for promoting and advertising music projects.

Changing audience tastes

Network technologies have also changed the tastes of music audiences. With the ability to quickly access millions of tracks from any genre and time period, listeners have become more eclectic and varied in their music preferences. The emergence of personalized recommendations on streaming platforms also influences the development of users’ musical tastes.

What will happen next?

Online and virtual technologies have transformed the music industry, making it more accessible and diverse. They changed not only the ways of creating and distributing content, but also the very understanding of the music industry, making it more popular, accessible, unusual, expanding the scope of understanding the development and performing arts, and making music more modern.