The Gist Tricking Spotify Into Getting Weird
Jun 20, 2024
Glenn McDonald, a streaming music pioneer, discusses how streaming changes music. The podcast also covers Disney's deal with DeSantis, Spotify's algorithm development, and assessing challenges to NY Congressman Bowman on issues like US funding to Israel and housing policies.
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Genres as Communities
- Think of musical genres as communities of artists and audiences.
- These communities connect people through shared tastes and preferences.
Punk Rock as a Community
- Glenn McDonald uses punk rock as an example of a genre defined by community.
- He contrasts the original UK punk scene with his son's perception of punk, highlighting generational differences.
Record Industry's Genre Simplification
- Howard Fishman critiques the record industry for oversimplifying genres.
- He argues this simplification flattens musical diversity to make records easier to sell, turning genres into brands.