Mar 11 2025 45 mins 1
It’s the perfect time to revisit one of our more popular episodes. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are still at the top of the music industry despite the newer artists that do well on streaming and TikTok. That said, can today’s new class of stars ever match that same level of superstardom? .
In this episode, I’m joined by Tati Cirisano from MIDiA Research to explore how artists like Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Bad Bunny are navigating the ever-changing music landscape. What does it take to break through the noise, and is music stardom evolving into something completely different?
Let’s get into it
02:00 Streaming's Impact on Music Industry
07:06 The impact of streaming and TikTok
11:09 Olivia Rodrigo's Streaming vs Sales
15:03 Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, SZA
23:23 Morgan Wallen, Bad Bunny
30:28 "Music Industry Aspirations and Realities"
33:39 Emerging Artists: Success Through Unique Roots
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