The parasocial relationships—and real-life impact—of maintaining ‘media diaries’ in the streaming age
In the era of Spotify Wrapped, media consumption is a source of community. But does broadcasting the content we consume change our taste?
A new documentary on Ethiopian jazz pioneer Hailu Mergia recenters the artist
In an era of algorithmic curation, ‘IT IS A SOUL: A Portrait of Hailu Mergia’ puts a generation of listeners in touch with history
Spotify’s Joe Rogan debacle spotlights a long-corrupt streaming apparatus
When corporate responsibility is improbable, how do we respond to unjust systems?
Can’t find your favorite song on Spotify? Check the podcast section
Disguising bootleg audio as podcasts, ingenious Spotify users reimagine the collective spirit of file-sharing for the streaming age
