Szu Yu Chen, a graphics reporter at The Washington Post, and Sean Carter, an Atlanta-based audio engineer, dive into the intriguing trend of shrinking song lengths across genres. They explore how technology and platforms like SoundCloud are reshaping music formats, pushing artists to adapt to shorter songs. The conversation touches on how changing listener attention spans influence modern music and the delicate balance between artistic expression and commercial viability. With insights drawn from Grammy nominees, they highlight the evolving landscape of contemporary music.