music
You should find and support a scene that resonates with you, whether it's local or virtual. In 1985, you'd play at local bars; in 2024, it might be through Discord. But the essence is the same: you want a community because collective attention is key.
Glenn McDonald • Interview with Data Alchemist and Author Glenn McDonald
A complex character but this piece of writing from 1993 changed how I saw the world and shaped my philosophy around extractive systems based on exploitation, power dynamics and the siren song of desire
what more does one want from art but hope?
How I Found A Steady Soundtrack For An Unsteady Life
“Smart” suggestions don’t hit like a friend’s rec or the music blogs of years past.
Mark • Bandcamp Bets on Curation, Anthropic Pays Up, and New Music You Need
We don’t have poetry anymore we have songs
I often quote the example of a metal band who produced this one acoustic ballad. That ballad was great and ended up in a big editorial playlist, generating a lot of saves and listenership. However, the band suffered algorithmically. Algorithms learned that their music was adequate for ballad lovers, recommending it to more of them. When that... See more
Julie Knibbe • Unlocking Spotify Algorithms: Proven Strategies from 2 Years of Boosting Artist Visibility on Streaming Platforms
The algorithm is not human - don’t forget!