When Music Was Diverse and Inclusive and How The Crossover Needs to Comeback

A recent guest column in Billboard calls for "all music industry professionals to reflect on the ways in which our industry has perpetuated a system that benefits a select few at the expense of marginalized communities." KOP looks back at the music crossover used to serve that purpose. Why the Music Industry Must Embrace Meritocracy …

Spotify Sees Something More in Podcasts and Sirius XM and Radio Face A New Reality

Spotify has unveiled a series of new podcasts, partnerships and features as part of its effort to dominate in all things audio. Meanwhile, radio faces a new reality with AI and the domination of streaming. Spotify charts podcasting future after controversies, challenges and shakeups https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-03-08/after-controversies-challenges-shakeups-spotify-charts-its-podcasting-future Replacing Humans “Is the Furthest Thing From Our Mindset,” Says …

Podcasters are Pivoting and Radio Stations are Switching

Podcasters convene to forecast how it will be evolving, while radio stations are switching to format for older demo and stretching to pick up more listeners to advertise to. KOP comments on these changes and wonders out loud why he is never invited to any podcast conference. Pivot to … Something? The Blurry Future of …