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Liz Pelly, "Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist" (Atria, 2025)

New Books in Music

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This chapter explores the evolution of Spotify and its transformative impact on the music industry, focusing on the exploitation of playlists for profit. Experts discuss the financial disparities affecting artists, particularly those in niche genres like jazz and classical music, while shedding light on the concentration of wealth among Spotify executives and major labels.

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