The music streaming market may be dominated by the likes of Amazon, Apple, and Spotify, but German platform Resonate is proof that small services can still thrive. Its cooperative model is allowing artists to earn a fairer share while giving users a greater sense of ownership.

Despite dwindling attention spans, ‘listening parties’, where music lovers gather to switch off and listen to tunes together, are on the rise. Amid the solitude brought on by increasingly digital lives, people are drawn to the social allure and escapism that collective entertainment experiences offer.

The headphone market is highly competitive, high-tech, and usually high priced. Nura is a company renowned for offering premium headphones that are customized to each person’s needs. Through NuraNow, it’s offering the same quality on a subscription basis, removing the initial price barrier.

Research shows Americans feel increasingly lonely, with Gen Z being the loneliest generation. As higher loneliness is linked to a poor balance of sleep, human connections, physical activity, and work, there’s an opportunity for brands to help people keep balance in their everyday lives.