New Music World

09/21/2025

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09/03/2025

The Soundtrack of Resistance

From Bella Ciao in Italy to Baraye in Iran—some songs don’t just play... they ignite revolutions.

Explore the most played protest anthems across continents, backed by real rally footage, livestream data, and unforgettable voices from the frontlines.

From the streets of Soweto to the plazas of Santiago, from Hong Kong metros to Minneapolis boulevards, protest is not silent. It chants. It drums. It sings. This editorial maps the most played protest songs at rallies worldwide, drawing on YouTube footage, field recordings, public playlists, and

09/01/2025

🎵 Indie Bands vs. Spotify: The Rebellion Begins 🚫🎧

Deerhoof, Xiu Xiu, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, and Hotline TNT are taking a stand—pulling their music from Spotify. Why? Because art shouldn’t fund what you don’t believe in.

This isn’t just about royalties—it’s about ethics, transparency, and the future of streaming. Indie artists are showing that even without mainstream fame, their voices can spark global conversations. 🌍

Fans, you have power too: explore Bandcamp, support artists directly, and rethink where your streams go. The streaming landscape is shifting—are you ready to be part of the change? 💥

https://artistrack.com/indie-bands-quit-spotify-rebellion-in-streaming/

09/01/2025

Some songs never die… they just keep crawling back onto your feed.

From TikTok trends to recycled hooks, we dig into why certain tracks refuse to stay buried and how platforms are turning nostalgia into a business model.

08/31/2025

Why do you hate certain genres? Spoiler: It’s probably not about Nickelback.

From banjo riffs that make your skin crawl to EDM drops you swear ruin the night, musical hatred is rarely just about the sound. It’s about identity, memory, and the versions of ourselves we’d rather reject.

Discover why musical disgust is autobiographical, how nostalgia fuels your sonic grudges, and what your “most hated” genre secretly reveals about you.

Hate is a mirror. And sometimes, it’s envy.

So next time you say “I can’t stand that song,” ask yourself: what part of me is it threatening?

You say you hate country. Or EDM. Or free jazz. But what if it’s not the music at all? What if what you really hate is the version of yourself it threatens? Why We Love to Hate Certain Sounds Music is supposed to move us — but sometimes, it moves us the wrong way. A grating banjo riff.

08/31/2025

🎧 You are what you stream.

Every skip, every replay, every playlist you share is a signal.

In 2025, streaming has become identity. Playlists are social bios. Replays are diaries. Skips are confessions.

From TikTok to the science of skip rates, discover how your listening history is broadcasting who you are and who you want to be seen as.

Your playlist isn’t private anymore. It’s a mirror, a mask, a moodboard. Sometimes even a love letter.

So, are you listening to feel… or to be seen?

“Music is not just a reflection of self — it’s a projection.”— Dr. Amina K., Digital Behavior Psychologist You are what you stream — or at least, that’s what the algorithm thinks. From flexing your underground taste to curating the perfect “chill but not basic” playlist, your liste...

08/29/2025

A dark blend of dancefloor sounds, sculpted by a true romantic

08/28/2025

Walking alone doesn’t have to feel lonely. Sometimes, it’s epic.

We’ve pulled together 10 tracks that turn solitude into a soundtrack, from cinematic beats that make the streets feel like a movie set, to intimate songs that echo your inner world.

08/28/2025

The Mercury Prize-winning band take a trip to the '70s

08/18/2025

Why do we hit repeat on the same song again and again?
From brain chemistry to comfort rituals, the rewind reflex reveals how certain tracks dig so deep into us that we can’t let go. This isn’t just obsession — it’s the soundtrack of memory, identity, and emotional survival.

08/18/2025

Why do certain songs get stuck in our heads — and refuse to leave?

The Earworm Genome Project unravels the DNA of catchy tracks, decoding the patterns, hooks, and quirks that burrow into memory and loop forever.

08/18/2025

The power dynamic in music has flipped.

Fans aren’t just passive listeners anymore — they’re the format, the label, the engine of discovery. From viral playlists to fan-driven trends, the future of music isn’t decided in boardrooms, but in headphones, group chats, and TikTok feeds.