Are you feeling the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) because you haven’t heard about Clubhouse yet? Or maybe you’ve heard about it but haven’t received an invite, making you feel less relevant? Well, that’s how you generate buzz in an oversaturated digital age! And when celebrities like Drake, Paris Hilton, and Oprah Winfrey also create genuine hype, it’s hard to ignore.
So, what exactly is Clubhouse? It’s a unique blend of Spotify and Zoom, introducing the world’s first audio-only social network. Imagine listening to live podcasts or actively engaging in discussions without comments, likes, or even turning on your camera. It’s all about talking and listening. This distinctive approach leads to exciting events like live listening sessions for the most promising new voices in the Hamilton musical, judged by the current cast of Hamilton. And when Oprah Winfrey goes live on Clubhouse, thousands of listeners gather in an instant.
Clubhouse provides a safe space for both celebrities and regular people to showcase their talents, share stories, and answer questions. While only having around 600k members currently, Clubhouse remains remarkably small compared to other social platforms. However, with an app valuation of 100 million dollars and just 1,500 initial subscribers, the future looks bright.
When the up-and-coming hip hop producer and artist Loudy Luna played her newest tracks on Clubhouse, 21 Savage and Drake gave her direct feedback on her music as part of a beat battle series started by Cardo and Boi-1da.
Clubhouse is supposed to be a safe space where celebrities and regular people can showcase talent, share stories, and answer questions. Time will tell if Clubhouse will stay this safe space but for now, the invite-only approach definitely helps to reduce hate speech and insults to a minimum. With just 600k members right now Clubhouse is still incredibly small compared to the humungous size of all the other social platforms. But the future for Clubhouse is bright: The app has already been valued at 100 million dollars when there were only 1,500 people subscribed.
Now, the burning question: How do you get in? The long answer is that you need to know someone who’s already a member, and even then, it can be tricky as each new member receives just one invite. Although invites are currently limited to iPhone users, Clubhouse’s founders have announced plans to open the platform to all users, including Android. The exact date remains undisclosed, keeping the FOMO fire burning.
But of course, they forgot to mention an exact date for that to keep the FOMO fire burning. The next months will show whether Clubhouse is just a hype or will gain momentum. Hear you there soon. Probably.
