Is Music Still a Bridge?? | Daisy Hu & Iris Wen | TEDxBJ80 HS

Music Industry Trends - The music industry is experiencing a shift where songs go viral and vanish quickly, with over 100,000 new songs uploaded daily on Spotify [3] - Many songs are engineered to be catchy and repetitive, optimized for replay, similar to "junk food" [4][5] - More songs are written to trend on platforms like TikTok rather than to convey meaningful messages [5] - The industry uses algorithms to predict popular music, leading to safe, predictable hits [8] Impact on Listeners - Listeners often choose trending music to fit in socially, even if they don't genuinely enjoy it [6][7] - This trend can lead to a trade-off between personal taste and social acceptance [8] - Over-reliance on trending music can result in missing the depth and cultural significance that music can offer [10][11] Recommendations - The industry should encourage listeners to slow down, reflect on the meaning and emotions conveyed by music [12] - Listeners should explore diverse genres, concept albums, and lyrics to appreciate music's potential [13] - Listeners should balance popular trends with tracks that resonate personally, moving beyond algorithmic suggestions [13][14]