Dear Head of Mine

Dear Head of Mine

Why is Spotify Making Us Listen to “Espresso”?

Algorithms, Big Business, and “Vibes”

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Sean deLone
Jan 14, 2025
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Sometimes you pick up a book because it was recommended to you. Sometimes because the cover is appealing. Sometimes you’ve followed an author for years and preorder as soon as it’s available. But in the case of Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Cost of the Perfect Playlist by Liz Pelly, I picked up the book with a hyper specific and personal que…

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