With the arrival of Apple Music, continued growth of Spotify, and a vinyl revival, it’s clear that the music business is in a state of flux. So how will the way we find, play and share music change in the future? In the first of two reports we see how Spotify and vinyl are shaping the industry.

While the internet has made it easier than ever for musicians to be heard online, smaller artists need to tour to make money. As a result, domestic concerts are popping up in the US and beyond. How are online booking sites helping bands and hosts create professional, intimate house gigs?

Where do you go when you need a song? London start-up Jukedeck lets users make their own music for free at the touch of a button. The platform combines AI and traditional music composition to make an MP3 file between 30 and 150 seconds long that you can keep and use royalty-free.

Discovering new music was once a preserve of A&R scouts at major labels. But with unsigned acts now playing to anyone with an internet connection, how can music fans be sure of who was there first? A new Spotify feature is quantifying ‘cool’, giving music geeks the bragging rights they deserve.