{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Algorithms in Your Ears: Looking Into the making of your music feeds","description":"In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, Samantha Childers explores why so many songs recommended by streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music sound strikingly similar. She breaks down the inner workings of music streaming algorithms\u2014how metadata, collaborative filtering, content-based filtering, and continuous feedback loops collectively shape the \u201cperfect playlist.\u201d Samantha also examines Spotify features such as Discover Weekly and Discovery Mode, uncovering how these tools influence music discovery, artist visibility, and even compositional trends as musicians increasingly write with algorithms in mind. Alongside these technical insights, she raises critical ethical questions about data privacy, algorithmic bias, pay-to-play practices, and the shrinking role of human curation. Ultimately, the episode invites listeners to rethink how algorithm-driven platforms shape not only what we hear but also how we discover, value, and experience music.   SHOW NOTES Samantha Childers A Critical Research of Spotify\u2019s Business Model\u2014The Case of Discover Weekly We Tested Popular Music Streaming Services \u2014 These Are the Top 6 You Should Check Out In 2025 About Spotify- Newsroom The Role Of Music Streaming Algorithms In The Industry Algorithmic Symphonies: How Spotify Strikes the Right Chord Algorithms in Music: Blessing or Curse? Understanding recommendations on Spotify How to Break Free of Spotify\u2019s Algorithm Pay-to-Playlist: The Commerce of Music Streaming Impacts of AI on Music Consumption and Fairness ","author_name":"Arts Management and Technology Laboratory","author_url":"http:\/\/www.amt-lab.org","html":"