Where did all the small music venues go?
When I was in high school, I went to a ton of shows at small music venues in and around Ithaca, NY. My favorite place was called The Haunt which...
Summer 2025 Plans for Localify
Our goal for localify last summer was to launch a professional grade version of Localify. This included developing: For the most part, our team (Griffin, Paul, Cassandra, Bridget, and Ruth)...
Why Spotify Should Care About Local Music in the Coming Age of Generative Music
Summary: With the rise of generative music, some listeners will increasingly value “authentic” music experiences with human artists who perform live shows within their communities. Spotify must position itself as...
Localify 2.0
A new version of Localify.org will launch in September 2024. We want to create a service that helps potential fans discover talented artists who live and perform within their communities....
Measuring the Strength of Music Scenes
Almost all of my research has focused on technical topics such as digital signal processing, machine learning, and recommendation algorithms. But this year, for the annual International Society for Music...
Introducing Localify
Ithaca has a superb local music scene. I grew up here and spent a good part of my youth going to late-night shows, outdoor music festivals, and free shows in...