Archive - emwhitenoise

AI Music Is Going Viral, But It’s Not What Fans Want.

Streaming is cracking. AI slop is flooding the feed. Artists are getting squeezed. But fans don't want more music—they want music that matters.

Jul 2 •

June 2025

🎧 80+ Music Startups: A Curated Guide

Handpicked with a fan-first lens by a Spotify and Billboard alum with 12+ years in music

Jun 4 •

May 2025

Is Substack the New Fan Club Platform for Indie Artists?

Substack is gaining traction with a handful of notable indie storytellers, but can it scale beyond that niche?

May 7 •

April 2025

The next generation of independent music tastemakers

Music streaming has an echo chamber problem. Curators with distinctive taste and compelling visual stories are filling the void.

Apr 2 •

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