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4 November 2026

Music discovery moves from algorithms to artist-led oral histories

Brian Beck and Piotr Orlov, in their forthcoming book On The Records, argue that the most profound discoveries now emerge from personal conversations between musicians rather than algorithmic suggestions. By focusing on essays where artists discuss albums pivotal to their…

3 November 2026

Practice rooms that breathe

Acoustic environments need not be static, as research into practice rooms reveals. By installing rotating wooden planks on walls, musicians can modulate sound between reflective, absorbent, and mixed states. These planks, featuring shapes derived from the waveforms of Beethoven's Ode…

2 November 2026

Music discovery meets the agentic era

The role of the music director is undergoing a shift as streaming platforms transition toward agentic AI. Spotify is currently developing a personal AI agent designed to act as a music director, helping users navigate vast catalogs through conversational discovery.…

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