Swedish Classical Music Label BIS Records has been acquired by Apple to establish a stronger presence of the genre within the music industry. The label’s founder, Robert von Bahr, is looking positively towards a future “filled with new music and artists in golden sound from this increased force in classical music.”

The video sharing platform YouTube announced that it is rolling out a new music discovery feature. It will allow its users to find songs by humming or singing them. A selected few received the chance to test it on their Android devices.

Those deeply involved in music are always on the lookout for new artists and tracks. Thanks to social media and streaming platforms, it is much easier to discover new music today than it was only a couple of years ago. The downside to the availability of music consumption and production, however, is the number of songs released on a daily basis. According to Music Business Worldwide and Universal Music Group CEO Sir Lucian Grainge, in 2022, around 100,000 tracks were being uploaded to streaming platforms every day. As a result, fans might struggle with information overload, especially when getting into a new genre. Meanwhile, many artists find it challenging to gain more visibility in an increasingly competitive environment. In this article, we aim to dive into music discovery from the perspective of a fan and an artist. We’ll offer some useful advice for music enthusiasts on how to find new artists and use this knowledge to teach musicians how to reach their potential fans. We will use Rap music and Electronic music as an example.

Your beginnings in music production do not have to be expensive Pursuing music production can quickly become an expensive endeavor, especially for beginners who don't always know where to start or what equipment they actually need. Unfortunately, not all of us can afford to invest a lot of money into our careers early on. In this article, we aim to dismantle the myth that expensive equipment equals faster improvement and better music, especially in the early stages of a music career.