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Streaming Is Growing — So Why Are Mid-Tier Pop Artists Still Struggling?
Pop Trends

Streaming Is Growing — So Why Are Mid-Tier Pop Artists Still Struggling?

Lauren Rogers

Streaming revenue continues to rise across the global music industry, with platforms reporting record payouts and expanding subscriber bases. On…

The TikTok Effect Changing What a Hit Song Means
Pop Trends

The TikTok Effect Changing What a Hit Song Means

Lauren Rogers

For decades, pop hits followed a familiar path. Songs climbed charts through radio airplay, label promotion, and word-of-mouth momentum. Today,…

The Rise of the Diversified Pop Artist: Music Careers Look More Like Startups
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The Rise of the Diversified Pop Artist: Music Careers Look More Like Startups

Lauren Rogers

The modern pop artist is no longer defined solely by music releases. In today’s landscape, many musicians operate more like…

Minimalism in Pop: Why Less Production Is Often More Effective
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Minimalism in Pop: Why Less Production Is Often More Effective

Lauren Rogers

At a time when production tools are more powerful and accessible than ever, many pop songs are choosing restraint. Instead…

The Death of the Album Era or Its Reinvention?
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The Death of the Album Era or Its Reinvention?

Lauren Rogers

For years, critics have declared the album dead. Streaming, playlists, and viral singles have shifted attention away from cohesive bodies…

Genre Fluidity Is Reshaping Pop. And Labels Can No Longer Predict Hits
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Genre Fluidity Is Reshaping Pop. And Labels Can No Longer Predict Hits

Lauren Rogers

For decades, the pop industry relied on genre categories to guide marketing, radio placement, and audience targeting. Songs were labeled…

SongDNA, Data Analytics, and the New Science of Hit Songs
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SongDNA, Data Analytics, and the New Science of Hit Songs

Lauren Rogers

Pop music has always balanced intuition and strategy, but today’s industry relies on data more than ever before. Streaming platforms…

The Globalization of Pop Is No Longer Western Led
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The Globalization of Pop Is No Longer Western Led

Lauren Rogers

For much of the twentieth century, the global pop landscape was shaped primarily by artists and labels based in North…

Absolutely: Building a World Between Pop, EDM, and Emotion
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Absolutely: Building a World Between Pop, EDM, and Emotion

Lauren Rogers

Some artists arrive fully formed. Others feel like they are still sketching the edges of their sound in real time.…

Spotify’s $11 Billion Moment, Where’s My Share?
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Spotify’s $11 Billion Moment, Where’s My Share?

Lauren Rogers

The music industry reached a major financial milestone in 2025 as Spotify announced it paid more than $11 billion to…

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