The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory

The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory

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The Ghosts in the Machine, by Liz Pelly

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How Music Works

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Musicians compose their tracks with TikTok’s length in

mind, and then title them exclusively for SEO. The figure and ground have been reversed: artists don’t upload their music for distribution, they

make music for distribution.

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How Music Works

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The Ugly Truth About Spotify Is Finally Revealed

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