When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...

Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

Snap and Live Nation have teamed up to offer augmented reality experiences for fans at concerts and festivals. With the pandemic-induced rise of virtual events and experiences, brands are harnessing the power of AR to meet people’s tech-related expectations of live moments in the new normal.

A speedy vaccine rollout has many people eyeing up the return of live entertainment. Yet while there’s a pent-up demand to attend gigs and stage musicals, safety concerns remain. Canvas8 polled 1,000 Britons and spoke to nine individuals to find out whether they’re ready for live events.

Dedicated UK festival-goers are confident about returning to live events in summer 2021, although they expect commitments to better hygiene and fairer refund policies. While many people are eager to let loose after lockdowns, they remain cautious about the safety of big events.

From cancelled gigs to delayed album releases, the pandemic has been devastating for musicians. Bandcamp, an online discovery storefront, led the way with an ‘artist-first’, multi-channel approach to music consumption – emerging as a solution to grievances within the industry.