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# Why songs are getting shorter
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/why-songs-are-getting-shorter/
- Published: 2023-07-28T14:19:06.000Z
- Updated: 2023-07-28T14:19:10.000Z
- Description: This week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday post digs into a trend that is showing no signs of abating. Bobby Oswinki shares why. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Songs today are shorter. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2023/07/why-songs-are-getting-shorter.html]
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Songwriting & Music Publishing, DIY musicians, music, Music Business, music industry, musician, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:44

This week’s **Hypebot Flashback Friday** post digs into a trend that is showing no signs of abating. Bobby Oswinki shares why.

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*Guest post by *Bobby Owsinski* of [Music 3.0](https://music3point0.com/2021/09/21/songs-today-short/?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+Music30+%28Music+3.0%29)*

Songs today are shorter than ever with some coming in at even under 2 minutes. That doesn’t mean that they’re any better or worse than what came before, but it’s worth noting the reasons why shorter sub-3 minute songs seem to be the norm these days.

#### Historically Speaking

Most pop songs destined for singles were traditionally 3:30 and under. This was because of the physical limitation of the vinyl medium back in the 7 inch single days. If the song went too long, then it couldn’t play as loud and would be noisier as a result. This set the original time limit, although radio (the major discovery medium at the time) had a lot to say about it as well.

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