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February 12, 2022
The Soapbox
The Real Problem With Spotify Isn’t Joe Rogan
It’s how the streaming service exploits musicians to pay podcasters like Rogan millions of dollars.
January 26, 2022
Critical Mass
Spotify Is Getting the Full Joe Rogan Experience, and It’s Awkward
Neil Young’s threat to pull his catalog is only the latest predictable consequence of spending $100 million on the popular, controversial podcaster.
May 27, 2021
Podcast
Music for Nothing
Everyone streams music. Musicians make pennies. Is Spotify to blame?
March 3, 2021
Critical Mass
How Did Obama and Bruce Springsteen Make Such a Bland Podcast?
I wanted to like “Renegades” on Spotify. What went wrong?
February 6, 2020
Critical Mass
What the Spotify Acquisition of The Ringer Says About Online Media
Podcasts practically print money. Text? Not so much
December 23, 2015
The Beatles are coming to Spotify and Apple and even Tidal (but not Rdio because Rdio is dead).
May 18, 2015
Other People’s Playlists
Spotify’s secret social network
March 31, 2015
Jay Z’s Streaming Music Service Makes No Economic Sense
July 25, 2014
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