The concept of virtual reality is not a new one. It's been one of entertainment's holy grails since the 80s.

With each passing decade, technology takes another step towards making virtual reality a...well...<em>reality. </em>

In 2016, it seems that VR is finally coming of age. Its sensorially immersive experience goes beyond what was traditionally thought of as "music." So, lets' get into some details.

Artists like Bjork and Ash Koosha have already given us sounds futuristic sounds, their music being always one step ahead of the present trends. Adding VR to their pallet was a natural fit.

But now more traditional artists are slowly joined them in getting on the VR spaceship. Bands such as U2, Muse and Kasabian have become interested in this new world. VR is indeed cool. And it could help artists reach a new level of communication with their audience.

Creating a VR presentation is not cheap. It can cost a small fortune for just a few minutes of high-tech footage. So the artists that have backing from large corporate structures are fortunate that the companies themselves want to explore this new territory.

How expensive can one minute of VR get? The New York Times spent up to $100,000 a minute for on its recent VR film, “The Displaced.” Because VR is still considered to be in its infancy, most cannot afford such adventures.

But, if we take a closer look, we see that artists are not seeking to involve themselves in the VR universe solely for the hi-tech gimmick factor. They see VR as a new tool, a new instrument, an experimental leap in expanding their artistic creativity––and in the process, link closer with their audience. We now have 4K and 3D experiences in our living room. Why shouldn’t we experience music on another level as well?

The word "music" may not be adequate in this alternate universe. The music/VR connection may spawn a new word to describe what it is. Read more about this emerging and fascinating new world <a href="http://thequietus.com/articles/20199-virtual-reality-ash-koosha-bjork" target="_blank">here</a>.

In a world where technology accelerates with every passing year, who knows what the future holds?