TikTok Has Changed The Music Industry

TikTok Has Changed The Music Industry


March 28, 2024 | Sammy Tran

TikTok Has Changed The Music Industry


TikTok has revolutionized the music industry with its popular songs that often get stuck in our heads. The social media platform has profoundly impacted how music is promoted and shared online.

1711649456477Nordskov Media | FlickrNew ways of discovering music

TikTok is a major platform for music discovery, with popular songs going viral to millions of users. By creating short videos with specific songs, users often seek out the song's name. This has helped elevate lesser-known artists and songs that may not have found success otherwise.

Overall, TikTok has improved the accessibility of music by offering a platform for independent artists to reach a larger audience without the need for record labels or industry connections. With just a catchy song and a smartphone, musicians can now connect with millions of listeners and grow their fan base independently.

1711649503802Wikimedia CommonsChanges to the marketing landscape

Perhaps the biggest change TikTok has affected is music promotion. The focus has shifted from traditional methods like radio and music videos to collaborations with influencers and tailored marketing campaigns for TikTok users, showcasing the platform's significant influence on music consumption.

TikTok has also changed how artists achieve success. Traditionally, success was measured by album sales or chart rankings. On TikTok, success is seen in the frequency of a song being used in videos or the number of people creating content with it. This has created "TikTok famous" artists with large followings, even if they haven't achieved mainstream success.

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Making music together

TikTok encourages collaboration and interaction between artists and fans, blurring the lines between them. Unlike other social media platforms, TikTok allows for two-way interactions through videos, comments, and challenges, fostering unity and closeness.

Similarly, TikTok influences music trends and styles quickly. Genres like "TikTok rap" and "TikTok pop" have emerged, impacting mainstream music with fresh sounds. Popular sounds on TikTok can become widespread trends in the music industry.

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