How can playlists on streaming services be innovated?
March 5th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
I continue to be fascinated by the way new music delivery systems–in this case, streaming–are affecting the ways people consume
Browsing the "Playlists" Tag
Random music news for Saturday, January 26, 2019
January 26th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1998, Bill Clinton categorically stated “I did not have sexual relations for that woman.” He ended
Random music news for Thursday, December 6, 2018
December 6th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1969, Hells Angels security people murdered a concert-goer during a set by the Rolling Stones at
What Makes The Ultimate Driving Music?
August 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[A post by Jess Walter on how to make the best of your next road trip. – AC] The best music
How many people control Spotify playlists with global impact? Twelve.
June 11th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Spotify’s playlists are becoming increasingly influential when it comes to guiding the planet’s musical tastes. And while there are over
Random music news for Saturday, May 26, 2018
May 26th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
NO MORE GDPR EMAILS! PLEASE! I don’t even subscribe to 75% of these newsletters! And now, for music news on
Does a sexy music playlist actually make for better sex?
May 20th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Back in the day before mixtapes, sexy music for sexy times came on albums like this,. But when the mixtape
Streaming playlists have already destroyed mixtapes and burned CDs. Are music blogs next?
April 28th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
OLD WAY: Recording mixtapes on cassette/burning custom CD-Rs/dragging and dropping digital files into playlists on iTunes. NEW WAY: Streaming playlists,
This AI DJ constructs playlists based on Donald Trump’s tweets
March 29th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Behold Trump Master Flex, an “artificially intelligent DJ trained on extracting meaning, emotions and concepts from @realDonaldTrump. When he tweets,
In a band? Want to get your song on Spotify playlists? Here’s how.
March 27th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
In the Olden Days, the way you brought attention to your music was to get it on the right radio
Using Spotify to smuggle censored stories out of war zones and repressive countries
March 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Spotify is useful for many things, including getting the word out from some of the most dangerous and repressive areas
Spotify now offers running playlists customized for your tastes and pace
March 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I can’t begin to estimate the amount of time I’ve spent creating playlists for when I go jogging. If this
Why Playlists on Streaming Services Matter More Than Ever Before
December 12th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Back in the days when record stores ruled, getting your album displayed at the end of aisles or in some
The App That Creates “Democratically Shared” Playlists
October 8th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Resonatr is a new app that allows you and others to collaborate and contribute to a shared playlist that’s wholly dependent
Are Playlists The New Mixtape?
October 2nd, 2017 | by Larry Lootsteen
I can remember spending hours, back in olden times, trying to do a half decent job of recording my favourite
Random Music News for Saturday, August 26, 2017
August 26th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Why does Tylenol make it so bloody hard to open those blister packs holding their cold pills? Sorry, but these
Playlists are Killing the Album. Here’s Why.
August 18th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Unless you were prepared to make a mixtape on cassette (and later, a bespoke burned CD), we listened to albums,
Is Your Surgeon a Rock Fan? That’s Good. Here’s Why.
August 14th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
We’ve all seen TV shows featuring surgeons performing delicate procedures while music is playing in the operating room. Music keeps
China Asked for a Playlist of Canadian Music. Here’s What I Gave Them.
August 1st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
A weird thing is happening in China. After decades of refusing to pay for things like CDs (not to mention
Spotify Would Like You to Take a Survey So It Can Tune Things Better to Your Tastes
July 18th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Spotify’s data boffins are always looking for ways to improve the music selections they serve up to subscribers. Algorithms are
The Secret Lives of Spotify Playlists
June 22nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
How many playlists does Spotify host? Tens of millions? Billions, maybe? And how much do we really know about them
Today’s Neat Music App: An A.I. DJ Brain That Builds Playlists On The Fly
June 2nd, 2017 | by Mathew Kahansky
What are your biggest issues with playlists? Do they take too long to make? Are they too static and unchanging?
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