How Spotify is Ruining Music: ‘It’s About How Power Works’
Power User with Taylor Lorenz
The Spotify Paradox: Challenges for Real Artists
This chapter examines the rise of fake artists on Spotify and the pressures real musicians face within a streaming-centric industry. It critiques Spotify's 'discovery mode' and the implications of a 'pay to play' system, reflecting on how these practices impact the sustainability of artists' careers. Furthermore, the discussion addresses the devaluation of music, algorithm-driven consumption, and the potential threats posed by AI-generated content in the evolving music landscape.
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