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A hand turns a radio dial, their fingers painted with red nail polish. The knob is attached to a green case, a red needle switching between frequencies as it presumably turns. The needle glides over a yellow bar marked with black symbols, words and numbers, both housed within a black rectangle, the word "music" imprinted in gold on to their left.

Reviving Radio Through Daily Drive

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Undiscovered by many, the Daily Drive on Spotify incorporates both users’ favorite songs and recent news to recreate radio on Spotify.…

May 14, 2024

In this article, about how the Spotify playlist and daylist can be important towards the development of one's music taste, a blue figure with rosy cheeks is vibing to some music. He is wearing headphones and holding his smartphone high, resting on a cloud as the sun burns in pink and orange against the blue, cloud filled sky. Musical notes dance around his head.

Discovering Your Daylist

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Learning to monopolize your Spotify music history can make for greater playlists.…

February 6, 2024

For an article on Sammy Rae and The Friends, a collection of drawings of different people with various instruments.

Say Hello To Sammy Rae and ‘The Friends’

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Who are Sammy Rae and The Friends and Why Is There Music So Good?…

November 17, 2023

Illustration by Sezi Kaya of The Office characters

‘An Oral History of The Office’ Provides an Inside Look Into the Sitcom

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

The new Spotify exclusive podcast allows longtime viewers of the beloved program to explore the decisions and stories that made the show a work of genius.…

August 13, 2020

Illustration by Shelly Freund in article about Spotify

You Need To Hear These 5 Spotify Users’ Iconic Playlists

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Playlists are king on the streaming platform. These five users take their playlist curation to the next level.…

August 12, 2020

In article about Roland Barthes, miscellaneous music equipment

Roland Barthes Gives the Reasoning Behind Our Personal Media Tastes

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

The philosopher's theories of the 'studium' and the 'punctum' explains why we prefer certain creative works over others.…

July 21, 2020

Austin Plaine Is a Singer-Songwriter With a Penchant for Raw Storytelling

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Minneapolis-born country-folk artist uses his music to create narratives worth sharing.…

July 2, 2020

Notes on ‘Notes on a Conditional Form,’ the 1975’s Latest Album

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Some say that the release runs a little long, but its experimentation, as well as lyrics that are both sentimental and politically charged, make it something memorable.…

June 9, 2020

Spotify gave bedroom pop it's name, but it's no question has to why it has become so popular. In a world surrounded with the internet and easy accessibility, more artists are taking to the simplisitic and free-will music style.

Bedroom Pop Is the DIY Music Genre Dominating Gen Z’s Playlists

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

Once made up of musicians recording songs at home, the style is now infiltrating the mainstream.…

May 3, 2020

In a digital storm, it has become easier than ever for artists to release music and create beats without the need for a recording studio.

Internet Beats Are Changing the Way Music Is Created

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

Because of the web, aspiring producers and musicians can go from making beats in their bedroom to featuring on tracks by big name artists.…

April 30, 2020

Subscriptions: The Answer to Saving Without Sacrificing

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

Sometimes you have to spend to save.…

March 17, 2020

Person using premium services of Netflix

Premium Streaming: Is the Price for Subscribing Worth It?

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

Should you spend the money on a long-term subscription or stick to those free trials?…

March 13, 2020

SoundCloud Is Just as Good as the Other Streaming Platforms

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Even though the service has been pushed out of the limelight by Spotify for the time being, the platform's versatility allows users to find plenty of hidden gems.…

March 2, 2020

Korean rapper Zico and another person in article about foreign music artists

9 Foreign Artists You Should Add to Your Playlist

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

With so many unique music options out there, it can be a life changing experience to add some international love to your playlist.…

February 15, 2020

Lil Nas X, who got some help from TikTok

TikTok Is Changing How We Discover Music and Here’s Why

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

The social media platform, which seems engineered for virality, is displacing streaming services like Spotify when it comes to finding new songs and artists.…

February 7, 2020