Joni Mitchell's fourth studio album, 'Blue', just turned 50 and the music world is celebrating. An instant commercial success, the album cemented Mitchell’s place as a still-unmatched standard in a male-dominated field — earning the reverence of musicians and critics alike even to this day.

For their premier sound quality and antique aesthetic, there is no doubt that vinyls remain a very current and integral part of today’s music industry. For years, artists have been releasing vinyls to accompany their album releases, and companies such as Crosley have been constantly innovating to keep record players technologically advanced and trendy.

Music therapy is an evidence-based practice that harnesses the power of music to improve the quality of life and is utilized in many ways, one being singing bowls. Singing bowls are a type of bell that vibrate and produce a rich, deep tone when played. They are one of the strongest musical instruments for healing with sound therapy and vibrations. 

What happens to major record labels and artists when the leading music streaming platform prioritizes providing podcast content to encourage consumers' to listen to less music? On the other hand, could podcasts be the new promotional tool independent artists need to catapult them past the barriers associated with playlists, radio, and traditional media?