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2021 Was A Good Year For Music. Here’s Why 2022 Will Be Even Better
As we moved into 2021, the music industry was still grappling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerts were canceled, tours were postponed, and artists were faced with new challenges when it came to creating and distributing their work. However, despite the...
Summer of 2021: The Hope for the Return of the Blockbuster By Andreas Babiolakis
The summer of 2021 marked a pivotal moment for the global entertainment industry, especially the film sector. After more than a year of disrupted production schedules, delayed releases, and the dominance of streaming platforms, the hope for the return of the...
2020 Hindsight: Our Annual Year in Review By Thomas K. Arnold
The year 2020 was one like no other. Few could have predicted the seismic shifts that would reshape the world when the calendar flipped to January. A global pandemic, widespread social unrest, and a rapidly changing technological landscape set the stage for a year...
How 2020 Will Shape Our Industry in 2021
The year 2020 has been unlike any other in modern history. The coronavirus pandemic disrupted nearly every industry, transforming how businesses operate, interact with customers, and even deliver their products and services. But as we move into 2021, it’s clear that...
Pop in 2020: An Escape into Disco, Folklore, and Nostalgia
The year 2020, marked by the global pandemic, lockdowns, and social upheaval, was a time of uncertainty, isolation, and profound change. Amidst this turmoil, music — particularly pop — became not just a source of entertainment, but a powerful means of escape. Artists...
A Content Analysis of Mental Health Discourse in Popular Rap Music
In the past few decades, rap music has evolved into one of the most influential and widely consumed genres across the globe. From its roots in the streets of the Bronx in the 1970s to its present-day status as a mainstream cultural powerhouse, rap music has continued...