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But a lot of people now don't turn on the radio or TV; the alternate channels of music discovery are becoming primary. Once there's an initial contact — and th
by JasonFruit 8y ago
But a lot of people now don't turn on the radio or TV; the alternate channels of music discovery are becoming primary. Once there's an initial contact — and there are plenty of opportunities that aren't controlled by labels — it's increasingly frictionless to find more of what you realize that you like.
- LocalPCGuy 8y agoExcept that services like Spotify or Pandora still rely on the labels as well. Sure, they want to get away from the labels, but that is going to take time. https://www.recode.net/2018/4/3/17191390/spotify-plan-big-music-labels-platform-marketplace-ipo https://www.recode.net/2018/4/3/17191390/spotify-plan-big-mu...
- chiefalchemist 8y agoWell, they also rely on averages, and the resulting recommendations tend to be (for me) closer to "we're certain these won't offend you." That is there's little deviation. Yes, that works for most people. But if you're seeking new, exciting and different then those recommendations come off as dull and lifeless.