King Kulture covers technology and digital culture through products, platforms, innovation and the ways new tools shape creativity, work and everyday life.
Streaming services received an average of 106,000 new tracks every day in 2025. The flood is not an accident. It is the predictable result of a distribution system that rewards access and volume more than outcomes. Read More
Syntax Creative adds Hoopla Digital to its distribution network, giving participating public library patrons access to its independent music catalog. Read More
Hyundai and SoundHound are developing an in-car voice assistant designed to control vehicle functions, retrieve information and anticipate what drivers need. Read More
Pandora may be one of digital music’s oldest platforms, but its audience, analytics and artist tools give musicians five reasons to pay attention. Read More
Billboard and Twitter are partnering on real-time music charts that will measure which songs and emerging artists people are discussing across Twitter. Read More
These 10 Twitter tips explain how to attract followers, build genuine engagement and avoid the habits that send people reaching for the unfollow button. Read More
Smartphones can make customer service faster and more personal, but they can also train customers to expect more. Timothy Trudeau asks where the line is. Read More
Facebook’s Christmas morning app update asks for access beyond the app itself, raising questions about text messages, personal data and the price users pay for a free service. Read More
The Sony Walkman NWZ-W262 offers a simple, wire-free way to listen to music while exercising, but its limited features and dependence on stored MP3s may keep it from becoming your primary music player. Read More