A Timeline of Technological Advances in Music

Ever wonder which pieces of technology changed music forever? From Thomas Edison’s phonograph and the invention of the microphone to the Walkman, the iPod, and today’s streaming platforms, we take a geeky trip through the biggest innovations that transformed how music is created, recorded, distributed, and enjoyed. Plus the stories behind headphones, magnetic tape, synthesizers, CDs, and digital recording, while looking ahead to what AI and future tech could mean for music. If you love music, gadgets, and the stories behind how we got here, this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices