music
We are witnessing the death of the “Mass Audience” and the birth of the “Micro-Community.”
Joel Gouveia • The Death of Spotify: Why Streaming is Minutes Away From Being Obsolete
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!
The Healing Power Of Music: How Your Favourite Songs Boost Your Mood, Mind & Mobility with Dr Daniel Levitin
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With Dan Levitin - making the case for music and indeed a music deficiency
Cautious optimism? Lets hope so
