>I make multiple Spotify playlists, each dedicated to a particular type of music This is the correct way to make use of the so-called 'algorithm'. I say 'so-c

>I make multiple Spotify playlists, each dedicated to a particular type of music This is the correct way to make use of the so-called 'algorithm'. I say 'so-called' because I know the algorithm to be dumb/blind. Pick something obscure on a playlist, you will get tour own recommendations back. iTunes is the same. You are gaming the recommended list correctly. Other peoples lists are even better (when they are good ie thoughtful, lists).