These days, more and more people listen to music on streaming apps – in early 2020, 400 million people were subscribed to one. These platforms use algorithms to recommend music based on listening ...

Although the problem of gender discrimination is already found in the music industry, music recommendation algorithms would be increasing the gender gap. Andrés Ferraro and Xavier Serra, researchers ...

Ever felt like your playlist just gets you? That’s not random—music algorithms shaping taste is now part of everyday listening, even if most people don’t notice it. This article breaks down how ...

is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths. While there is plenty of criticism to be hurled at what music the algorithm ...

Spotify's 600 million users are facing one of the streaming service’s most anticipated, yet dreaded, events: Spotify Wrapped. The annual user listening report provides each Spotify user with a ...

One of the best things about using a music streaming service is getting to discover new artists, bands, and tracks while enjoying your old favorites. Services like Apple Music and Spotify can create ...

Is your algorithm feminist enough? Streaming music platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and iHeartRadio may be giving male artists more airtime, according to a new study that discovered a “widely ...