Khruangbin, again? I quit Spotify for a month to escape samey algorithms – this is what I learned
by Frankie Adkins from Technology | The Guardian on (#6YW0J)
After being served the same artists again and again, my tastes were narrowing - so I tried vinyl, iPods and radio to see if I could rediscover the joy of finding new music
If you use music to set or fix your mood, Spotify is a tantalising tool. Feeling sad? Cry to your personalised Depress Sesh Mix". In a romantic crisis? Stew in your own Situationship Mix".
As I write this, I'm listening to Spotify's Daylist, a mix that refreshes every few hours based on my own listening habits. Today's vibe is funky beats roller skating tuesday early morning mix". At 120bpm, the algorithm knows I need some energetic house to roll from my bed to my desk.
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