I remember going to an AI + Music event in 2018 hosted by Spotify in Paris. They talked about optimising engagement with the first 30 seconds of a song, because that’s when they monetise. They don’t care what happens afterwards. And now this:

Harper's Magazine

The Ghosts in the Machine, by Liz Pelly

Spotify’s plot against musicians

I’ve followed Liz Pelly for maybe 7-8 years. She’s legit. Spotify does not value music. It’s all just “content” that helps them sustain a very challenging business model (like YouTube). If you are an artist, be aware. The money is elsewhere. You don’t need 1 million streams, you only need 1,000 fans.

Anyone seen/heard/got anything on combining Ghost + Nostr? I’ve seen npub.pro but that seems just to be theme compatible. I’m looking for cross-posting + more.

There’s a NIN bootleg out there called Purest Feeling. IYKYK.

Let’s go, Brazil 🌞

IYKYK

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Lips Like Sugar

Echo & the Bunnymen · Echo & The Bunnymen (Expanded; 2008 Remaster) · Song · 1987

Ya’ll feeling good today? 😉

I receive quite a few requests for sats. I love it. Sometimes when they’re modest enough, I say yes 👀

Name a song that changed you.

I need more badges. Like, where’s my goat legs badge?

relay subscriptions definitely don't work

Friday. We’ll get by, I suppose.

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Fantastic Voyage - 2017 Remaster

David Bowie · Lodger (2017 Remaster) · Song · 1979

Good morning.

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Mr. Self Destruct

Nine Inch Nails · The Downward Spiral (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 1994

Wow. And on the Purple Rain bike, too! View quoted note →

I need some new relays. Open to suggestions.

Any Model/Actriz fans out here?

I signed up for a half marathon. I am officially dead to my 25 year old self.