Category Archives: Predictions

10 ways the coronavirus is going to change music in the coming weeks, months, and years

Posted on March 23, 2020 by thef3k

The world is changing. We will be talking about and feeling the impact of COVID-19 for years to come. Alan Cross shared ten ways that the COVID-19 situation will change music going forward. 1. Virtual performances will permanently become a … Continue reading →

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MUSIC INDUSTRY ANALYSTS ON THE TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2020

Posted on January 5, 2020 by thef3k

Usually at the start of every year, I like to make some prediction on what might happen in the coming year musically. This year, I hate admitting it, but I kind of drew a blank. Stuff I started thinking might … Continue reading →

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Not True Mötley Crüe

Posted on November 16, 2019 by thef3k

I’ve seen a handful of posts pop up in my news feed about Mötley Crüe reuniting and doing a stadium tour with Def Leppard and Poison in the summer of 2020. More shocking than the posts themselves were how many … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. “Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll”

Posted on December 31, 2018 by thef3k

Please note this is more an observation piece rather than an opinion piece. Continue reading →

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The British Christmas #1

Posted on December 14, 2018 by thef3k

Predicting what will be the #1 song on Christmas in the U.K. has been a big deal for decades. A lot of its popularity comes from the wagering done every year and when you have a few quid on the … Continue reading →

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More Predictions Coming True

Posted on September 24, 2018 by thef3k

I try and do what I can to stay two steps ahead of what is happening in the music industry. In doing this I’ve often made some bold predictions about changes and trends that have ended up coming to fruition. … Continue reading →

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Are Live Albums Next?

Posted on June 11, 2018 by thef3k

I’d like to hear everyone’s thoughts on this… Will the growing popularity of streaming and the emphasis shift from albums to singles, what impact will this have on the Live Album?

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Another Streaming Casualty – RIP “Intro Tracks”

Posted on June 4, 2018 by thef3k

Ghost’s latest album “Prequelle” opens with 1:21 long ‘intro track’ entitled “Ashes”. Great start to the album that leads into the first single off the album “Rats”. Some of my favorite albums have ‘intro tracks’ that are essential parts of … Continue reading →

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The fall of the album and return of the One Hit Wonder…

Posted on March 15, 2018 by thef3k

Many believe that the album is dead. There are some hold outs that believe the album will never die, but thanks to iTunes and now the growth of streaming options like Spotify, Pandora, and Apple Music, we now live in … Continue reading →

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What’s next for Spotify…a prediction

Posted on July 17, 2017 by thef3k

Around the time Spotify first became available in Canada I predicted that Playlists would be come the new Mix-tape. An engaging means for which people could compile music and share it with others. Playlists have now become a driving engagement … Continue reading →

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