sentimental software & the death of music

Music’s dominant role in culture has been overtaken by technology

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While the music industry cashes in on $200 concert tickets and TikTok virality, music as an art form is struggling. Once the peak of creative ambition and cultural influence, it's now being overshadowed by newer tech-first mediums—from influencing to making apps.

This isn’t just another hot take on Spotify or AI. It’s the story of a decades-long battle between the music industry and the tech industry. Music lost.

You can read the full article on Shelfy or watch the video essay on mkay world, the new YouTube channel from our lovely editor. Two formats, same deep dive.

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