Music has never stayed still for long. Every generation has believed that their version of the art was the final, purest draft. And every generation has watched that certainty crumble the moment the next invention arrived. From the earliest recording machines to today’s AI debates, the story of music has always been shaped by the same tension: fear and fascination, resistance and reinvention.

Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Streaming has made music feel endless. Millions of songs at your fingertips, playlists that update overnight, and the ability to dive into a new artist’s world in seconds. It’s convenient, sure. But here’s the truth: streaming is more like renting than owning. And if we really want to support the artists we love, buying their music still matters, maybe more than ever. Buying Gives Artists What Streaming Can’t When you hit play on Spoti