Murat Esmer’s The Sound Vault Takes a Hybrid AI and Human Approach to Music Discovery
We sat down with Murat Esmer, founder and editor of The Sound Vault on Substack, to talk about his extensive music curation practice, and how AI helps him assert more. Continue reading
Building the Next Era of Public Radio
Public radio is facing a historic turning point following the defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. While the challenges are serious, new data from the 2025 Techsurvey points to opportunities for reinvention, renewed support, and a more resilient future as broadcaster build next era of public radio.
Where Are 2025’s Defining Cultural Moments?
As we pass the midpoint of the 2020s, the once-clear markers of cultural eras have become fragmented and harder to define. In this day and age life is shaped by algorithms and niche scenes, whereas iconic mainstream moments are now rare and often feel manufactured. Where are all of 2025’s defining cultural moments?
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.
