If you really want to know a person, figure out their fandoms. And check out their playlists. A consumer’s fan affinity for music is a reliable guide to tastes in other areas of fandom, such as gaming ...

While it can be hard to predict what’s ahead in the music industry, there are several trends and shifts that I believe are ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, Tiny Desk exclusives, listening recommendations and more. Last week, as I mindlessly scrolled ...

The media revolution has turned attention into a valuable asset, but talent that focuses on audience connection instead of exposure will build enduring legacies. That’s the magic of fandoms. The power ...

Several months into the pandemic, PC Music founder A. G. Cook was idling in rural Montana, conceptualizing the rollout for his first two proper solo albums, 7G and Apple. Live shows had petered out, ...