
The pure songwriter is disappearing and it’s everyone’s problem
The traditional “pure” songwriter is quickly disappearing – and the entire music industry could suffer because of it, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Research. As more writers are forced to become performers just to survive, the future of songwriting, collaboration, and fair compensation is at risk.

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Why are there fewer breakout hit singles this year?
2025’s music charts are noticeably quieter than last year. With fewer breakout hit singles and no clear song of the summer, what does this say about the definition of a. Continue reading