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IdeaRoast Analysis
Q:A data analysis project that examines patterns and characteristics across 500 songs to uncover trends in music composition, structure, and style. By a...
The Roast
"You're basically planning to write a medium-length blog post and calling it a side hustle—that's not a business model, that's a hobby with ambitions. Unless you're monetizing this somehow, you're just creating content that Spotify's algorithm will never recommend and nobody asked for."
Reality Check
Market Saturation
9/10
Skill Match
6/10
Time Realism
7/10
Revenue Potential
2/10
💀 Why This Fails
- • No revenue model — 'analysis' content needs a massive audience or paywalls you won't get
- • Music criticism/listicles are oversaturated (think Pitchfork, Genius, every music YouTuber)
- • Vague scope — 500 songs is massive busywork without a unique angle or audience
✅ The Pivot
Become a **curator for a specific niche** (e.g., 'Songs that sample 1970s funk' or 'Best songs for focus work') and build a Spotify playlist + email newsletter around it. Monetize via Patreon ($3-5/mo for early releases, deep dives, personalized playlists). This has actual users and recurring revenue.
Current Idea
2/10 — Content void with no business
Pivoted Idea
6/10 — Niche curation with real monetization path