Despite the algorithms, listeners have more choice now instead of having it dictated to them by radio DJs and record labels. There are also deep, numerous nich

Despite the algorithms, listeners have more choice now instead of having it dictated to them by radio DJs and record labels. There are also deep, numerous niches to dive into. Music making itself is more accessible now than ever with the software, computing power, and educational resources available. This results in a much different landscape: rich, egalitarian, and diverse, but with less obvious landmarks and different ways to make money.