Too much music? Streaming platforms should delete inactive songs, says industry expert

Photo credit: Gixels The modern music industry is grappling with oversaturation, with over 100,000 songs uploaded to streaming platforms daily, according to Billboard. This flood of content, including AI-generated tracks and non-musical audio, could make it harder for emerging artists to attract audiences and build sustainable careers.  On Billboard’s “On the Record” podcast, Milana Lewis suggested that streaming platforms consider removing inactive songs unless artists actively repackage them. She highlighted the costs associated with maintaining excess content, including server storage […]