What could supersede Streaming music?

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Was looking at the Walkman thread, still have my Sony Walkman from the 80’s, it still works, but I never use it other than to clean it, etc, cassettes are nice but also not that great sound wise, etc.

With time, which ticks away for us all, technology as well, right now streaming music feels modern, but time can and will change.

A bit like what will supersede the Internet maybe, what will supersede streaming? The vinyl revival is fantastic, but listening habits will change again? How?

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Music will fall by the wayside and become an archaic interest for a small minority. Everyone else will be listening to AI generated noises that prompt brief dopamine spikes

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Difficult initial question to answer granted, but I do not feel AI can deliver in the way that the whole back catalogue of all music does and will continue to do so?

Sometimes it’s good to go back(wards), for example vinyl, which is fetishised now, rightly so. Maybe the answer is going back? The Internet gives access, but the love of music is physical?

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How far back?

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now that data (that produces sound elsewhere) can be transmitted via the internet, I can’t see what happens next

other than the collapse of everything we currently we know, in which case physical media

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Artists owning their own platforms. This would only be for massive acts though

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Pouring music.

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Neil Young was too early with Pono.

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Maybe it’s not the delivery format that changes from here on out, but where it’s being delivered to. Bypassing the ears and streaming direct to the nervous system via an implant.

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Bloody hell, such a bleak thought

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We’re going to see a wave of new A.I albums for dead artists soon. Whoever holds the rights for the artists will want to exploit it further. Milked Hendrix’s catalogue dry? Well here’s the album he would have made next after we loaded every note that we have that he played into a computer.
Then, when everyone is bored of that, the mash ups. Here’s The Velvet Underground and Nico as written and played by RHCP.

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I think a part of me actually died after reading that.

Fuck AI.

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reminds me of a comment on a bbc article I saw when they announced a women as Dr Who

“what next, Jackie Chan playing Poirot!?”

but I’d watch that tbf

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And said “songs” will be 60-90 seconds long cause the hook that’s getting played on whatever supersedes Tiktok will be the only part people listen to anyway.

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I’ve seen people only listen to the choruses of songs on their phones. Worked with a lad who just listened to the same three songs over and over… but just the choruses.

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(From) Copilot

Good afternoon! That’s a fascinating question. While streaming music is currently the dominant format, several emerging technologies and trends could potentially supersede it in the future. Here are a few possibilities:

1. Immersive and Interactive Audio Experiences

  • Spatial Audio & VR/AR Integration: As virtual and augmented reality become more mainstream, music could evolve into fully immersive experiences where listeners are placed inside a 3D soundscape.
  • Interactive Music: Listeners might be able to manipulate elements of a song—like tempo, instrumentation, or mood—creating personalized versions in real time.

2. AI-Generated and Adaptive Music

  • Real-Time AI Composition: Music generated on the fly based on your mood, activity, or environment. Think of a soundtrack that adapts as you go through your day.
  • Hyper-Personalized Playlists: AI could create music tailored to your biometric data (e.g., heart rate, stress levels) using wearables.

3. Blockchain and NFT-Based Music Ownership

  • Decentralized Music Platforms: Artists could distribute music directly to fans via blockchain, offering unique ownership rights or experiences.
  • Music NFTs: Fans might own limited-edition tracks or albums as digital collectibles, with perks like backstage access or exclusive content.

4. Holographic and Mixed-Reality Concerts

  • Instead of just listening, fans could attend holographic performances or mixed-reality concerts from their living rooms, blending live music with digital artistry.

5. Neural Interfaces

  • In the more distant future, brain-computer interfaces could allow users to “think” music into existence or experience it directly through neural stimulation—bypassing traditional audio devices altogether.

Would you like me to dive deeper into any of these areas or explore how they might impact artists and listeners?

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God no

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Don’t get what the big deal is with AI in music. It’s really not that further on from not singing (rappers) or not using proper instruments (dance)