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In Sound Signal's latest Trend of the Week, we discuss why rap beef is on the menu—and the Billboard charts.

Third Bridge Creative’s Associate Editor and Producer charts the impact of K-pop on her life, from her teenage years through to adulthood.

As several text-to-music generators vie for traction in the AI creation market, a new tool is looking to expand how people engage with music.

Third Bridge Creative's Editorial Director shows off the eclectic mix of artists soundtracking his toddler-aged son's childhood.

The President and COO of the music analytics platform talks about how we use numbers to understand the music business and what AI could mean for its future.

Finding new and emerging artists can be a tricky art to master, but we have a few tips.

Our picks on the music genres, scenes, and trends most likely to shake up 2024.

A move to upstate New York prompted Third Bridge Creative’s Director of Music Curation, Mark Richardson, to explore the musical history of his new home.

The former EIC of URB Magazine talks about the heydays of music journalism and how creative industries are adapting to AI.

As AI adoption rises in creative industries, we’re laying out a framework for engaging with it.

After looking for a gym with better music, Third Bridge Creative’s Senior Editor Kristin Corry finally found the fitness routine that worked for her.

How Third Bridge Creative’s Associate Director of Curation discovered the soothing melodies that comforted not only his newborn baby, but also himself.

The former CEO of Musiio chats with us about the opportunities and boundaries of AI's role as a music tagger, curator, and creative enabler.

This week's Sound Signal features Hayden Pedigo, yeule, berlioz, and Lola Amour.

TBC's senior editor uses methods both analog and digital to uncover his next favorite thing.

The longtime music industry professional talks about how she keeps pace with the shifting media landscape.

Some of the most unabashedly romantic songs of the decade.

Four artists you need to know.

The three guiding principles that help curators identify content that resonates.

Music intelligence will help explain what led up to a particular moment, and what may come next.

Sometimes you make bad choices. Here are a few movies that show what happens next.

The Weeknd's foray into televised drama may not be a resounding success, but the music is still great.

TBC's editorial project manager finds social media chatter and his music journalism connections to be rich sources for the rap sounds he's always loved.

Through a combination of data analysis and human music knowledge, it's possible to predict the future.

In this hazy mix, the deeper you go the less you can “see.”

The SoundCloud data wrangler talks about the world of information in the numbers.

Five movies that explore what happens when issues around race and sexuality collide.

A TikTok viral launch, plus the ascendance of West African drill. Four artists you need to know.

TBC's senior producer takes a treasure-hunt approach to finding the K-indie sounds she loves.

Her moody aesthetic finds common ground with the more melancholy tendencies of Gen Z.

A playlist celebrating Japanese artists from the ’70s to the present, via tracks that embody the transition from spring to summer.

Being a music supervisor requires a profound fluency in a huge array of sounds—but also an understanding of how people will respond to them.

Sexyy Red's name says it all, and Jay Eazy is back for more. Four artists to watch.

How humans and data collaborate to figure out what's happening—and about to happen.

A collection of films and TV shows that allow actors to showcase their range by playing two characters (or more).

As the style's gone global, its stars have become more diverse.

TBC’s new mix takes a look at the almost-forgotten stars from the teen pop era.

Sam Barber's music is turning up on rock charts, and BAMBII's Caribbean-flavored sounds fill dance floors. Four artists to watch.

Flexibility is not your friend when you're juggling this many things.

We'll soon find out if post-millennial tracks scratch the nostalgic itch of Guardians of the Galaxy fans.

The peaks and valleys of the road in five movies.

Def Jam mints another star in Navy Blue, while Frost Children are keeping details of their sound “confidential.” Four candidates for your new favorite artist.

Seasoned product manager Jon Maples discusses the necessity of getting past your own biases, plus how to tell when a tech trend lives up to the hype.

Largely made by kids too young to remember the last revival, this new crop of post-punk tracks is informed by hyperpop and a childhood on the internet.

Arguably the world’s best electronic music journalist just wants to grow tomatoes.

Four emerging artists from our new, bi-weekly music intelligence newsletter.

A conversation with the Berlin-based dance music artist Afriqua about finding his fans and prepping an album rollout.

Third Bridge Creative’s playlist of our favorite new music, including tracks by Nicki Minaj, Earl Sweatshirt, DJ Koze, NewJeans, and more.

Business is booming, but there is still plenty of opportunity to experiment with the way music is delivered, consumed, and monetized.

Exploring the possibility that TBC and its contributor network are answering the music questions you’re asking ChatGPT.

Playful, melodic electronic sounds from around the turn of the millennium.

Five movies that capture the tension of the winter months.

The influences behind the Brit masters’ monumental 1997 album—and all of its reverberating effects.

Off-the-cuff brilliance from Nina Simone, Patti Smith, and other blues, experimental, and punk pioneers.

Longtime music journalist Stuart Berman breaks down exactly what being a music critic and curator means nowadays.

How four playlist curators created a unique collection of soundtracks for nature and music enthusiasts.

The math behind the genres, samples, and lyrics of one of hip-hop’s most innovative groups.

The ongoing thrill of writing about music—even when it’s borderline unlistenable.

A fascinating journey through the rock icon’s musical brain map.

The sonic adventures of the shape-shifting self-professed “non musician.”

Discover the best from the queen of experimental soul music.

Empowering music with depth, sexiness, and dope beats.

The Fab Four’s weirdest, most radical moments—with a little help from Yoko.

Tracing the evolution of one of the most distinct, consistently celebrated voices of our time.

The California icons at their peak, representing one the most expansive visions in all of American pop and rock.

The Motor City’s unparalleled history in tough, danceable electronic music.

A scrubs-free tribute to the second golden age of girl groups, from En Vogue to Destiny’s Child.

The NYC hip-hop legends’ 1997 sophomore album, pared down to 11 lean, mean classic cuts.

An American and Brit discuss the house, techno, and dance music that made them tick.