• How Spotify is Ruining Music: ‘It’s About How Power Works’

  • Feb 13 2025
  • Length: 31 mins
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How Spotify is Ruining Music: ‘It’s About How Power Works’

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  • No platform has had more of impact on what we listen to over the past decade than Spotify. This week, Taylor is joined by journalist Liz Pelly, to discuss her new book "Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist."

    They discuss the profound impact Spotify has had on the music industry, culture, and the way we consume sound.

    Pelly reveals the truth about so-called "ghost artists" and other tactics the company has employed to squeeze artists and upend the content ecosystem.

    They also dig into how Spotify's algorithm-driven playlists have reshaped not just listening habits but also the very nature of music production, artist careers, and industry power structures.

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