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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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Unpacking Spotify's Influence on Music and Media

This chapter explores the impact of personalized playlists and Spotify's strategies on music discovery, the streaming industry, and the artist compensation structure. It critically examines the distribution of revenue and the dominance of major record labels, highlighting the challenges faced by independent musicians. The discussion also touches on the evolving landscape of podcasting and the need for regulatory actions to maintain competition in the media industry.

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