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Each new microgenre is basically just another way to find a path through music’s capitalism.
You should find and support a scene that resonates with you, whether it's local or virtual. In 1985, you'd play at local bars; in 2024, it might be through Discord. But the essence is the same: you want a community because collective attention is key.
Glenn McDonald • Interview with Data Alchemist and Author Glenn McDonald
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musictechpolicy.comNo such thing as a free lunch - also - don’t build on one platform alone
“Smart” suggestions don’t hit like a friend’s rec or the music blogs of years past.
Mark • Bandcamp Bets on Curation, Anthropic Pays Up, and New Music You Need
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Online music is both incredibly localized and universal, simultaneously confined to small Discord clubs and capable of being transmitted through electric signals to vibrate speakers around the globe.
No Bells • Deep-internet bubbles: How microgenres are taking over SoundCloud
Hell yes it is