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November 3 2023

S/FJ • 255 implied HN points • 03 Nov 23
🎶 Music Reviews Albums Playlists Music Industry
  1. The author worked on a piece about Ryuichi Sakamoto and a review of Teju Cole's work
  2. The new Black To Comm album is described as a nightmare but cathartic
  3. Hive Mind Records issues music from artists outside the English-speaking sphere with a unique perspective

Playlist: BBQ Madness

Sounds Good! • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🎶 Music Playlists
  1. The post shares a long playlist called 'BBQ Madness' for entertaining a group with background music.
  2. The playlist is meant to be suitable for various activities throughout the day, like prepping, eating, and hanging out.
  3. The playlist is recommended as a basis for creating an all-day music selection for different occasions.

Platform Power and Platform Bias in the Music Industry

Platform Papers • 0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 22
🎶 Music Digital Platforms Playlists Music Industry Influence Bias
  1. Large digital platforms like Spotify can influence the success of songs and artists by controlling playlists and exposure.
  2. Appearing on Spotify's popular playlists can lead to significant increases in streams and commercial success for artists.
  3. While Spotify has the power to impact success, there are indications of bias favoring independent-label music and music by women, raising questions about fair treatment in the music industry.
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