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How the DNA of a hit changed in the last five years
MIDiA Research 2026 predictions Change is the constant
State of the music creator economy AI’s growing reach
From reach to resonance Radio’s new role in music discovery
The superfans of music superstars Identity and cut-through
New MIDiA Research Data Shows Why Virality Is Not Building Fandom
All eyes, no ears Why virality is not building fandom
Craft versus character: the equation the music industry needs to fix
The future of labels Shifting sands
Background music is a short-term win for DSPs – but it could be a long-term problem
The cost of complexity in serving superfans
MIDiA Research 2025-2032 global music forecasts Recalibration
Mining fandom: Music’s Drive to Survive moment
Cultural movements A new take on mainstream for the fragmentation era
The paradox of scale and success: What music can learn from gin distilleries
Breaking saturation Music streaming pricing strategy
Dance Cry Dance Break innovates subscriptions with artist storytelling
