Is there too much mediocrity in the music industry?

Join Charlotte and Jasmin (p.k.a TĀLĀ) of Ellevate for a bold discussion sparked by SZA’s recent comments regarding the rise of mediocrity in today’s music landscape. Has the industry become a breeding ground for the generic?

In this episode, Charlotte and Jasmin tackle the uncomfortable truth: many artists are now more focused on feeding the algorithm than they are on setting trends. They explore why the current generation of creators seems "too scared to be different," opting for the safety of viral formulas rather than the risk of true originality.

Charlotte dives deep into a topic that recently set her TikTok comments section alight: her frustration with "pity content." She breaks down why using vulnerability as a marketing tactic ...