Musicits
Musicits is a term used in some online and academic discussions to describe a subculture or collective of individuals who engage in the study, curation, and dissemination of music beyond mainstream channels. Proponents describe musicits as curators, archivists, and researchers who map microgenres, sound histories, and listening practices. The term does not have a single established definition and its usage varies by community.
Origin and etymology of musicits are unclear; it appears as a portmanteau of music with bits of
Relation to related concepts: not the same as professional musicians or critics, though some individuals may
Reception and critique: the term is fringe and its meaning can be fluid, leading to debates about
See also: musicology, playlist culture, DJ culture, archiving, fan scholarship.