Understanding How Modern Technology Has Changed Dubstep

By Melanie K. Rubenstein


Professionals in the music business are struggling to adjust to its ever so moving pace. Over the last decade, Dubstep has seen a number of shifts. Almost every part of the medium has been changed in some shape or form. Modern technology has had a major role in this rapid change. Let's take a look at how modern technology has changed not only Dubstep but the whole music industry for ever.

One of the biggest impacts that have been made on the industry is the evolution of the digital age. Digital music has changed nearly everything about the industry to date. The digital world has made songs extremely accessible. Instead of waiting to hear your favorite song play on the radio, you can have your favorite songs downloaded and played on your personal mp3 player anytime you'd like.

Piracy has become a major problem for the Hip Hop artists as well. A quick search online can result in dozens of sites loaded with thousands of copyrighted songs. These file sharing sites can be used for a number of things, but most are used to download movies and songs for free. Because of how easy it has become to steal songs, more and more people simply opt to download their songs for free.

Record companies are starting to feel the pressure of the piracy world. Every year, the record business loses hundreds of millions of dollars due to illegal downloading. Illegal downloads have become the answer for those who love music, but don't wish to pay for it. Although the art is still an appreciated art form, most people prefer to consume it in a different way. There are also many sites like Rhapsody, Spotify, Pandora and of course iTunes where people either stream or download their favorite Dubstep artists.

Due to the evolving market of the musical world, artists are also being forced to evolve as well. Because of piracy, it is difficult to make a decent living from the low record sales. Concerts have become the new way to stay profitable. Concerts have actually become much more important than the albums that artists promote. Touring is now the best way to stay profitable.

Music producers are also having to change up a few things of their own. For instance, with so much opportunity on the web, producers have started selling their beats and instrumentals online. The days of going to concerts and radio stations to hand out your tapes are long gone. Many producers have begun utilizing social networking sites to display their talents, and gain a following.

After looking at how modern technology has changed the music industry, it doesn't seem like the changes will stop anytime soon. Artists are becoming more and more accessible, and piracy is becoming a go-to option for many music lovers. music producers, as well as artists, are going to have to find a different way to deliver their material if they want to thrive in the market.




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