For many, Gigi Perez seemed to burst out of thin air last year. Her independently released single “Sailor Song” became a hit on TikTok, enamoring listeners with the swooning timelessness of the folksy ...

Then came the transition to Apple Music, where Apple ditched the pretense of ownership entirely and went full empire mode. Yes, they’ll sell you on Spatial Audio and Lossless like it’s a gift from the ...