What is the future of music listening?

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Research shows that physical media like records provide a tactile and ritualistic listening experience, while streaming services provide unparalleled convenience and portability.

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But as these streaming services have become the dominant force in the industry, listeners have felt the absence of that ritual experience. ICO unites the convenience of streaming music with the deep ritual aspects of physical listening mediums.

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Researched and designed in collaboration Sohm Dubey and Matthew Storey. Modeling, CAD, renders, and animations by me.