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Is Old Music Killing New Music?

I ran across this Atlantic magazine article on another music forum. It asks the question if old music is killing new music. I didn't realize that older music represents 70% of the music market according to this article. I know I use Qobuz and Tidal to find new music and new artists for my collection, but I don't know how common that actually is for most people. I think that a lot of people that listen to services like Spotify and Apple Music probably don't keep track of what the algorithms are queuing up in their playlists. Perhaps it's all becoming elevator music. 

Is Old Music Killing New Music? - The Atlantic

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femoore12 OP
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I just want to share a link to a video of Leon Bridges as an example of outstanding “new” music. The talent is out there. I do realize the video is from 2016, but I think it meets the new music definition. Enjoy!

 

gpgr4blu
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Great video. Leon has been around for a few years now and I am waiting for the breakthrough. That is, many people have simply not heard of him. He reminds me of a modern day Sam Cooke. I saw him about 5 years ago at the Beacon Theater in NY. When he puts the guitar down, he is a very dynamic performer. Check out his latest EP with Khraungbin --Texas Moon.

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@gpgr4blu 

I admit I just recently heard of him and Khraungbin. Both are simply fantastic groups. I am waiting on the delivery of Texas Sun and Texas Moon. 

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everettshredds
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Sadly so! The advent of social media and digital music production tech made it so anyone can flood their music to the public.There's no quality gate as there was in the past (A&Rs, producers, etc.). But maybe we'll see a renaissance of music soon?!

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@tomcy6 

Today’s generation, and I include you in that category, only whines that they’re not being spoonfed to their liking

Feel free to speak for yourself. You don't know me, know what I do, so please don't speak for me. Let's talk about audio, ok? There's enough to debate there, and plenty of wild generalizing yet to try out.

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