It's probably outdated by now and Liz Pelly's book probably has better, more in-depth research, but I had actually produced a paper during the MPP on the economics of Spotify, in consultation with some Canadian musicians that I know!
I've forwarded this to my teens/uni students for reaction. They were mortified at my decrepit oldness when they found out my playlists *aren't* organized by "mood." A solid half of what they listen to are Lofi Girl streams, which I think is just elevator music for Gen Z?
We actually offered a potential family holiday to Montreal and tickets to Osheaga. Dad and I promised to keep our distance. They're both old enough to drink in Montreal this summer. But they couldn't wrap their heads around seeing non-headliners. Or the idea that you might go with a friend (or in this case, sibling) to see an act you're not a personally huge fan of. Music is something you listen to in headphones, by yourself. It's not like a shared activity for them.*
*None of the above applies to Taylor Swift. Who transcends - everything.
It's probably outdated by now and Liz Pelly's book probably has better, more in-depth research, but I had actually produced a paper during the MPP on the economics of Spotify, in consultation with some Canadian musicians that I know!
I've forwarded this to my teens/uni students for reaction. They were mortified at my decrepit oldness when they found out my playlists *aren't* organized by "mood." A solid half of what they listen to are Lofi Girl streams, which I think is just elevator music for Gen Z?
We actually offered a potential family holiday to Montreal and tickets to Osheaga. Dad and I promised to keep our distance. They're both old enough to drink in Montreal this summer. But they couldn't wrap their heads around seeing non-headliners. Or the idea that you might go with a friend (or in this case, sibling) to see an act you're not a personally huge fan of. Music is something you listen to in headphones, by yourself. It's not like a shared activity for them.*
*None of the above applies to Taylor Swift. Who transcends - everything.
This is fascinating - especially music as super independent, not shared. What a shift!
Good for you
Luv
Chaviva