Keynote: Help!—Bridging the Gap Between Music Technology and Diverse Stakeholder Needs

Abstract

Music information retrieval (MIR) has become an indispensable asset in the music industry. It powers music recommendations for listeners and supports artists in mastering their crafts. While MIR has made remarkable progress, we need to improve in serving the multifaceted needs of stakeholders who rely on these technologies. Taking examples from music recommender systems, I will demonstrate the potential risks of neglecting artists’ needs and provide strategies for mitigation.