Social Critique

Cultural Impact

Social + Cultural Impact

Elitism and Issues of Inaccessibility








Technology in Artistic Expression








Corporate Influence

Redefining Music and Sound










Intersection with Other Art Forms










Popular and Experimental Genres

A critique of Sound Art and Computer Music is that it mainly exists within academic and avant-garde circles, making it inaccessible to general audiences

Overreliance on technology in Sound Art removes the human element of music-making

Streaming services have altered the way music is consumed, heavily favouring algorithm-driven playlists rather than artist-curated ones

This redefinition has influenced experimental musicians, electronic producers, and even mainstream artists.

Sound Art and Computer Music has deeply influenced contemporary visual arts, performance, and media

Techniques such as granular synthesis, live coding, and algorithmic composition—have significantly influenced experimental electronic music, glitch aesthetics, and avant-garde hip-hop