Across the Platform Universe
Introduction
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4304105 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Brian Burkhart (0000-0001-6570-4568, Hanover University of Music Drama and Media, corresponding author), Christofer Jost (0009-0009-3326-4110, University of Freiburg) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 1-7 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Popular Music (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0261-1430 • E-ISSN: 1474-0095 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0261143025000248 |
| OpenAlex | W4412466856 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 28 |
Imagine popular music cultures in the mid-2020s without digital platforms: no song snippets as part of TikTok trends, no Spotify playlists, no music videos on YouTube, no concert streams on Twitch, and no reels and stories on Instagram. Since the mid-2000s, web-based communication and creativity have become increasingly dependent on a relatively small number of digital platforms, which can now be understood as the sociotechnical nucleus of today's internet (Dolata 2021). Platforms occupy a powerful position in modern media cultures, exerting a decisive influence on the exchange of information, processes of communication, and the organisation of work and markets, as well as creating digital spaces for social action (Dolata and Schrape 2023). Functional rules, defined by the tech companies behind the platforms, are expressed in the platforms' interfaces and algorithmic logics (van Dijck et al. 2018). These functional rules do not determine the behaviour of cultural workers active on platforms, but they can substantially influence it - notably in the field of popular music. Due to the platforms' pre-defined media formats, such as short-form videos, playlists, and similar content, it appears feasible to hypothesise that musicians endeavour to adapt their content - including songs, videos, visual media, and lyrics - to achieve optimal visibility within the digital spaces facilitated by these platforms
Astronomy · Physics · Universe · Digital Economy and Work Transformation · Digital Games and Media · History · Sharing Economy and Platforms
If…Then
The Platform Society
Algorithms of Oppression
Anxiety, panic and self-optimization
The Relevance of Algorithms
The Affordances of Social Media Platforms
Engineering culture
The social power of algorithms
Funeral and Instagram
Streaming’s Effects on Music Culture
Media ecology and the future ecosystemic society
Managing visibility on YouTube through algorithmic gossip
Beyond the platform
Algorithmic culture
The Secret Sauce”
Media, culture
Capturing Sound
Music Platforms and the Optimization of Culture
Platform Practices in the Cultural Industries
Use Your Skills to Solve This Challenge
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |