Gravity by ØRBITA is a nine-track digital album of meticulously crafted instrumental electronic music, an intimate, retro-futuristic journey where analog warmth and emotional precision meet. As a debut release, it feels surprisingly assured: every piece unfolds with the calm authority of an artist who knows exactly what he wants to say and the technical means to say it. This is the kind of digital album that reminds you why the format matters, not simply as a convenient conta

After five years of using Spotify, I decided to switch to Apple Music (for ethical reasons), and the difference surprised me! There are countless posts comparing sound quality across streaming platforms, but this isn’t one of them. Instead, I want to talk about what really changed for me as both a listener and a musician: the experience of the digital album.

With Dark Summer, EM_LEN returns with a three-track digital album that feels both nostalgic and forward-looking. Where his previous release Sleep Infinity carved a space between post-punk melancholy and synthpop shimmer, Dark Summer embraces a darker, more experimental territory—one that recalls the discovery of underground music on late-night FM radio while pushing the artist’s sound into fresh, uncompromising directions.

Releasing a Digital Album feels at first like a promise: a chance for an independent musician to reach listeners anywhere in the world. No labels, no gatekeepers—just upload, distribute, and wait for the music to travel. That was the dream the streaming services and digital distributors sold us. But once you step into that world, another reality surfaces. Yes, your music can reach global ears, but so can everyone else’s. And when every musician has the same promise, the prom

Estonia, despite its small population of just over 1.3 million, holds a significant place in the world of classical music. Over the past century, Estonian composers have contributed works of striking originality, blending Baltic folk traditions with contemporary trends. From the early 20th century’s national romanticism to today’s digitally distributed works, Estonia’s music scene has continually evolved, embracing new creative and technological possibilities.

In today’s music landscape, the digital album has become the dominant format for both artists and listeners. While vinyl, cassette tapes, and CDs once defined how we experienced music, the digital album now stands at the center of modern music distribution. But how did we get here? And what does this shift mean for the way we create, share, and consume music?

Navigating the decision between releasing a physical album, a digital album, or both is a pivotal choice for independent musicians.

In the modern music industry, the term "digital album" has become ubiquitous, reflecting the ever-changing nature of how we create, share, a