From cancelled gigs to delayed album releases, the pandemic has been devastating for musicians. Bandcamp, an online discovery storefront, led the way with an ‘artist-first’, multi-channel approach to music consumption – emerging as a solution to grievances within the industry.

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.

While ‘all you can eat’ digital subscriptions have become the norm, they can often lead to higher prices. Hoping to appeal to lower-income users and households, streaming giants such as YouTube and Spotify are rolling out lower-price subscription offers.

As people seek connection and an emotive focal point for their outings, they have turned to vinyl to satisfy these cravings. But what’s the catalyst behind this revival? And why is the allure of a physical object over a digital file appealing in a climate where everything is so easily accessible?