

Eric Drott, "Streaming Music, Streaming Capital" (Duke UP, 2024)
Dec 6, 2024
Eric Drott, an Associate Professor of Music Theory at the University of Texas at Austin, delves into the intricate political economy of music streaming. He discusses how platforms like Spotify reshape genres and listener experiences, exposing economic challenges and the manipulative use of data analytics. Drott also highlights the implications of consumer surveillance, risks of streaming fraud, and the struggles of artists in a commercially-driven landscape. His insights paint a vivid picture of how streaming intertwines with wider issues like capitalism and social reproduction.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Evolution of Music Streaming and Genre Recognition
02:05 • 20min
The Evolution of Music Genre in Streaming Platforms
21:45 • 4min
Music in the Age of Data
25:30 • 17min
Exploring Music Streaming and Demographic Profiling
42:59 • 3min
The Complexities of Music Streaming Economy
46:21 • 22min
Understanding the Streaming Economy: Expropriation and Its Implications
01:08:40 • 5min
The Streaming Transformation: Music in the Digital Age
01:13:28 • 17min