Top 8 Tech-influenced Music Trends of 2023

The journey of the music industry has been as gravitating as the evolution of mankind, from mysterious vocals to the era of instruments and sonata, this industry has been picking the pace as per the tastes of people and shaping their always-wanting music tooth. 2025 has been the year of music, which has seen several unraveling changes in this industry, from Artificial Intelligence to the Synthwave Revolution. Here you will find several exotic music tech trends that have changed the way of making music, and everyone loves it.

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1. THE 8 BIGGEST
TECH-DRIVEN MUSIC
TRENDS OF 2023
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2. The music industry has evolved alongside
humanity, from mysterious vocals to the era of
instruments and sonatas, constantly shaping
music to suit people's tastes. In 2023, the
industry saw major shifts, with trends like
Artificial Intelligence and the Synthwave
Revolution changing how music is made. These
tech-driven trends have transformed the way
we create and enjoy music.
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3. 1. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
AI has become a game-changer for the
music industry, offering faster and
more efficient ways to create music.
While it raises concerns about job loss
for creative professionals, tools like
ChatGPT can generate new songs based
on specific themes or details. Many
music-streaming platforms now offer
personalized music creation tailored to
your tastes.
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4. 2. PLUGIN USAGES
In the 2010s, music production focused
on offering users more control over
various aspects of music. Today, this
has evolved with an abundance of
plugins like Finisher multi-effects,
Beatmakers, and Virtual Guitarists,
which have taken music-making to the
next level, making the process more
efficient and creative.
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5. 3. CREATIVE EXPLOSIONS OF MAINSTREAM
SOUND DESIGNS
Making a song has come to your fingertips, with proper
plugins and more sound designing software, you can
easily create a song with any hustle. This is a great
option that has been popularized in 2023. The motif of
a song has to be more diverse and electrifying and
mainstream sound Designs can make this happen. With
different settings on vocoders, distortion, filters,
granular processors, phasers, time stretching, and more
options, you can create music in a very diverse and
unique manner. And this will allow you to be one of the
mainstream music producers.
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6. 4. HOME RECORDING FEATURES
Music producers now have the
advantage of creating home studios,
making it easier and more affordable
for aspiring composers. With AI tools
and plugins, they can produce music
without the need for expensive setups
or large spaces.
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7. 5. RISE OF SPED-UP MUSIC
Sped-up music has become a
popular trend, offering faster
tempos without changing the
original style, like Rihanna’s
"Rude Boy" sped-up version,
which has surpassed the original
in popularity.
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8. 6. TIKTOK: THE NEW STAR-MAKER
TikTok has become a powerful platform
for music artists, both young and old,
popular and unknown, to share their love
for music. It allows talented but lesser-
known artists to gain recognition and
showcase their abilities to a wider
audience.
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9. 7. BACK TO THE SYNTHWAVE REVOLUTION
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The resurgence of synth-wave in 2023 has
been a standout trend, with its eerie yet
energetic soundtracks making a comeback.
Pioneers like John Carpenter popularized
this subgenre, and it’s now experiencing a
renewed surge in popularity.

10. In addition to synth-wave, 2022 and 2023
have seen a rise in various "micro-genres."
Breaking away from traditional styles, genres
like "drift phonk," "amapiano," "slowcore,"
and "Eurodance" have gained significant
popularity, reflecting the industry's embrace
of niche and hyper-specific sounds.
8. MICRO-GENRES
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11. THANK YOU
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The integration of AI, plugins, and other innovations has
revolutionized the music industry, shaping its future. These
advancements are transforming everything from song lengths to
revenue generation, creating stronger, more personalized tracks that
cater to the future of music.