Season 1 · Episode 29
The Dark Side Of The Perfect Playlist
The Sam Sanders Show · KCRW
April 4, 202550m 32s
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Show Notes
<p dir="ltr">For millions of people, the soundtrack of their lives is curated by Spotify. The streaming giant has made it easier than ever to listen to music, but journalist <a href="https://lizpelly.info/">Liz Pelly</a> argues that it’s also devalued music in our culture and the artists who make it. Her new book is called <em>Mood Machine: The Rise Of Spotify And The Costs Of The Perfect Playlist</em>. Liz breaks down how the streaming service changed the music industry. Then, KCRW DJ and host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/novenacarmel/?hl=en">Novena Carmel</a> shares how she thinks about music in a world dominated by algorithms. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Catch Novena’s sets everyday on KCRW’s <em><a href="https://www.kcrw.com/music/shows/morning-becomes-eclectic">Morning Becomes Eclectic</a></em>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Liz Pelly’s book <em><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mood-Machine/Liz-Pelly/9781668083505">Mood Machine: The Rise Of Spotify And The Costs Of The Perfect Playlist</a></em> is out now. </p>
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<p dir="ltr">The Sam Sanders Show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions.</p>