Tag: digital music

A look back at how classic versions of Windows Media Player helped move music from discs to digital libraries, the nostalgic features that hooked users, and what today’s streaming platforms could borrow to create richer, more personal listening experiences.

MP3.com transformed how artists and listeners discovered music in the late 1990s - then collapsed under legal and business pressures. This article traces MP3.com's arc, explains what went wrong, and extracts practical lessons for modern streaming services and artist platforms.