From the way we may listen to and consume music in our daily lives, the music industry changes almost every decade!
Boomboxes, cassette players, and pop hits are examples of music industry trends from the 1980s. Boy and girl bands’ catchy one-hit wonders were popular in the 1990s on CDs and iTunes (Apple).
This year has taught us about the future of music in the digital era as we prepare to enter 2023: nothing is definite in this world.
Musicians must get inventive in how they continue to connect with their fans, using imaginative and helpful ways to engage their followers in light of Covid-19’s impact on the world, which has put a halt to live music and concert tours.
The Meteoric Rise of Indie Artists
Independent artists are discovering creative, cutting-edge methods to use various social media channels to reach greater audiences as a strategic approach to ride the social media wave.
You never know what’s around the bend in this era of “going viral,” where all it takes is that one hit song to take off!
Once a fan is on board, independent musicians can share more music through TikTok or a YouTube account in various inventive methods that expand their fan base. Getting people to watch is only half the battle; the other half keeps them interested in your channels.
The competitive landscape of the music industry, with all the unnecessary considerations to manage, makes it more challenging for independent musicians in some aspects. If you haven’t heard, this business is NO first, then YES!
However, they have the advantage of providing what listeners today desire from their listening experiences: carefully curated playlists, novel, intriguing sounds, and unheard-of artists just waiting to be discovered.
Listeners today feel like they are a part of the discovery process, which in its unique way, has also molded the current global music business! It is like finding a hidden gem when you come across a potential next big star!
The Technology Factor
Not to mention how quickly independent musicians may record and master their music thanks to the development of the microprocessor. This dulled the appeal of recording studios and raised the recording price. They all used to be reserved for artists signed to major record labels.
It is now more affordable than ever to record music. Gathering vast amounts of resources is no longer necessary in the digital age. No audio engineer, studio time, or an abundance of recordings is required. Independent musicians can currently record songs and even demos on the road from anywhere.
The Way Forward!
The ability to create music is now so widespread that even individuals without natural talents and training are creating. They also have the tools to market and share the music online, so that’s not all.
The current state of affairs necessitates a constant search for what we regard as good music. What adds value to them can be distinguished by the audience. Tools for social filtering are becoming more popular as a result. Independent artistic evolution is accelerating and is not yet ready to take a break.
