Tag: Music Discovery
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Radio’s Nomadic Listener Problem Is Getting Worse
"Be the best in your lane. Just understand that today's listener is going to wander."
Beggars Group Creates Two New Radio Promotion Roles
"Beggars is betting that dedicated radio strategy drives real results for its artists".
Live 105 Veteran Aaron Axelsen Still Chasing New Music
There's a moment in every conversation with Aaron Axelsen where you forget you're talking to someone with three decades of influence in Bay Area...
Spotify, TikTok, and Radio Still Can’t Crack Discovery
Here's a question worth sitting with. After thirty years of technological advancement, billions of dollars in platform development, and more music available to more...
The Hype Machine Is Dying. Radio, Don’t Be the Last to Notice
"Programmers should ask better discovery questions of their favorite record rep"
Spotify Playlists, TikTok, and the Rise of Independent Music Curators
"There are people who take pride in discovery and treat their playlists almost like radio stations."
New Music Friday Evolves As Spotify Bets On Editorial Personality
"The irony is hard to miss — streaming is adding humans while radio considers removing them."
The Digital Cul-de-Sac: How Algorithms Are Limiting Music Discovery
"The algorithm is no longer just helping listeners find music. In many cases, it is deciding what discovery even means."
Is Radio Still Music’s Most Important Gatekeeper?
"An algorithm cannot explain why a song matters to a city after a difficult year"
Hot-AC Radio Stations Must Prioritize Music Discovery
"This is not just a Hot AC issue. All music radio that plays current music should be taking a more active stance in music discovery for their audiences."