Boomplay is the music streaming platform of choice for the youngest and fastest-growing continent. Its prioritisation of African artists and leveraging of content producers has allowed it to surpass the likes of Spotify to the top spot, providing a template for local brands taking on global players.

Founded by a Bay Area native of Japanese and Korean descent, record label 88rising blends East Asian culture into the US music scene. It’s appealing to young and diverse audiences through the power of social media, turning overseas personalities into mainstream pop cultural icons.

American adults may still spend hours watching TV each day, but with consumption spread across so many platforms – from conventional TV sets to mobile devices to social media channels – the race is on to win and hold their attention. What keeps people coming back for more?

Television is in the midst of a seismic shift as people break away from watching shows via traditional channels and embrace cross-platform conversations, niche programming, and appointment-first TV. Where, and how, can brands and producers most effectively speak to modern audiences?

Denver-born star Billie Eilish has been serving up rich, textured songs from her bedroom since she was 15. Sampling a wide range of popular culture, referencing her acne scars, and singing acoustic ballads about killing her friends, Eilish is the YouTube-sprung Gen Z icon challenging the mainstream.

Shame are the post-punk band leveraging collective action to reflect a new punk attitude among Gen Z Britons. Anything but apathetic, their angst-ridden music playfully, straightforwardly, and unapologetically articulates a generational frustration with the establishment.

Overheard LA has gained more than 1.3 million followers on Instagram by documenting the weird, flawed nature of Los Angeles life in a humorous, relatable way. Through theOverheard Post, it’s bringing this viral appeal to print, giving readers meaningful media that’s worth sharing online.

The digital revolution was said to mark the end of print. With many digital-first brands going analog, it’s not just readers who can benefit from the thriving print scene. So are Americans still buying magazines and if so, how much are they spending? Canvas8 spoke to 14 people in the US to find out.