SONICAL.LY BLOG

Has the Pandemic Changed the World of Live Music?

Duomi Ding

8.31.22

For the last two years, there has been something missing in the lives of music lovers around the world—live music. The advent of a global pandemic meant the absence of concerts, festivals........

Snapchat Announces a $100,000 Monthly Grant for Artists

Srushti Patel

8.19.22

Snapchat has recently announced Snapchat Sounds Creator Fund, a monthly grant program of up to $100,000 awarded to independent artists distributing music on the platform...

Like the Early Days of Hip-Hop: The Future of Blockchain in the Music Industry

Duomi Ding

8.19.22

One of the biggest questions many spaces face today is how blockchain technology may overhaul industry norms, and the music industry is no exception. In particular...

TikTok Plans to Introduce a New Music Streaming App

Srushti Patel

8.15.22

Over the past few years, TikTok’s popularity has significantly increased resulting in 1 billion global daily users by early 2022. The app has also become extremely influential in the current music....

Are Charlie Puth’s Music Classes Worth $300?

Srushti Patel

8.4.22

Charlie Puth has paired with Studio to create a 30-day online course that outlines the entire songwriting and production process for $279 USD. This hands-on learning experience has been marketed....

Success Through Self-Exploration: Lexie Liu's Rise to Stardom

Duomi Ding

8.2.22

Whether you know Lexie Liu from her performance as Seraphine in K/DA’s “MORE” or her fourth-place finish on The Rap of China 2018, there’s no denying that the Chinese hip hop star is a global ...