The rise of Spotify and the costs of the perfect playlist — with music journalist Liz Pelly
American music journalist Liz Pelly interrogates the ways Spotify and other streaming giants are reshaping music, not just for listeners, but also for the people who make it.
This conversation was recorded on 28 August 2025 in partnership with The Wheeler Centre and Now or Never Festival. Discover more talks and bold conversations by following The Wheeler Centre wherever you get your podcasts or at wheelercentre.com.
Speakers
Liz Pelly Music critic, author, Mood machine: The rise of Spotify and the costs of the perfect playlist
Lauren Taylor Senior programs and podcasts manager at The Wheeler…
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