Beyond the Music – The Modern Concert as an Artist’s Brand
Live performance has always been the heart of music. There is no better feeling for fans than to watch a sonic or lyrical genius work their magic in real time. ...
Rebels or Relics – The Culture of Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll
Is the life of a rockstar over, and should we celebrate? As the fall festival lineup— the last death rattle of the live music season—has arrived, so has the return ...
Songstats – Powering the Next Generation of Data-Driven Artists
In the music industry today, talent alone isn’t enough—artists need insight. Understanding how, where, when, and why listeners engage with your music can be the difference between a viral hit ...
Ladies in the Industry – Another Battlefield in the War for Equality
Even in 2025, when the music industry claims to be rewriting its songbook, tired old stereotypes continue to affect female artists directly. Though it’s no secret that the music industry ...
The Future of Radio & Music Publishing
Music publishing has become the method to gain long-term income. Beyond the distribution of music onto popular platforms such as Spotify, tapping into the world of music publishing will help artists ...
City Pop by Tadashi Goto – Funktasy Records’ AI Debut Album
For decades, musicians have been wondering whether some day they will be fully replaced by computers. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has delivered an official answer: “Yes, I can.” AI is ...
How Japan Engineered House Music – 909s, 808s & King Street Sounds
Technology and music are terms that cannot be separated, with the former providing the underlying foundations for any musical performance. One could even say that music is technology - above ...
Confused About Taylor Swift’s Masters? Here’s What You Need to Know
You’ve seen the photo: Taylor Swift, sitting on the floor surrounded by her first six albums and beaming at the camera like a proud mother. It’s been reposted across Instagram ...
Global Canadian Superstars – How Canada Creates Hit Music
Canada has always had a high export of global Canadian superstars and has a sizeable influence on modern music. Neil Young pushed the boundaries of rock and folk, influencing multiple genres ...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 – Funktasy Favorites
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been chosen for 2025! With a mix of renowned artists stretching through hip-hop, pop, rock and R&B, the new names to ...
Nardwuar – Not Your Average Journalist
It doesn’t matter where you start. Just one interview is all it takes to pull you into Nardwuar’s unforgettable universe. See for yourself in this 2021 interview with J. Cole. ...
Black Is King – Africa’s Reflection Through Music and Fashion
The 2019 reboot of the “Lion King” featured a star-studded cast, ranging from the late James Earl Jones reprising his role as Mufasa to popular singers Childish Gambino (credited as ...
Japan’s Influence on Modern Music – Drum Machines to Synths
In the highly competitive and ever-changing arena of music technology, few companies have remained relevant and innovating for decades, becoming mainstays for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Whether you are an ...
Avoid Scams When Purchasing Concert Tickets Online
With her iconic and seemingly ubiquitous Eras tour, singer-songwriter extraordinaire Taylor Swift has fulfilled the dreams of many fans, taking the music world by storm. However, in order to experience ...
Notes & Nostalgia – How Music Impacts Emotions and Memory
Every fantastic movie has an equally exceptional soundtrack guiding the watcher through their feelings and heightening the underlying emotional notes of the film. Each person’s lifetime is a musical experience ...
