As we head into July, the divide is clear. Blockbuster cinema is thriving on nostalgia and scale, while digital media is fragmenting into hyper-specific niches. To stay "plugged in" this weekend, you have to be willing to sit in a theater for three hours, yet also understand the nuances of a 15-second clip on a social feed.
In audio, June 29 marks a strange inflection point for . While they officially resolved their royalty dispute weeks ago, the "silent library" effect is still haunting the app. Users are still favoring slowed-down covers and lo-fi versions of Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish tracks rather than the masters, fearing a sudden takedown.