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technology2 months ago•4 min saved

YouTube Music tests lyric paywall for free users

Google is running an experiment in YouTube Music that limits free users’ access to song lyrics, showing only a few lyric views before prompting a Premium upgrade; the rollout appears broader but non-final, with lyric access varying by test. Lyrics are provided by third parties, and pricing for premium is $11 for music-only or $14 for music plus video. Google says most users won’t see changes as it evaluates the feature.

via Ars Technica|

#google #lyrics-paywall #premium

culture7 months ago•12 min saved

The Tragedy Behind 'Stomp Clap Hey'

The article reflects on the rise and subsequent decline of the folk-rock band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, particularly their song 'Home,' as a symbol of a broader trend in music characterized by communal, theatrical, and optimistic styles of the late 2000s and early 2010s, which have now become associated with cringe and superficiality due to changes in social and technological contexts like streaming.

via Defector|

#culture #edward-sharpe #indie-rock