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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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Navigating the Dual Influences of TikTok and Spotify on Music Creation

This chapter examines how platforms like TikTok and Spotify simultaneously elevate and limit musicians' creativity and success. It highlights the challenges artists face, including trends and hustle culture, as they strive for viral recognition in a changing music landscape.

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