Book description
A SEARING INVESTIGATION INTO HOW SPOTIFY HAS DRASTICALLY CHANGED MUSIC FOREVERAn unsparing investigation into Spotify's origins and influence on music, weaving unprecedented reporting with incisive cultural criticism, illuminating how streaming is reshaping music for listeners and artists alike.Drawing on over one hundred interviews with industry insiders, former Spotify employees, and musicians, Mood Machine takes us to the inner workings of today's highly consolidated record business, showing what has changed as music has become increasingly playlisted, personalized, and autoplayed.Building on her years of wide-ranging reporting on streaming, music journalist Liz Pelly details the consequences of the Spotify model by examining both sides of what the company calls its two-sided marketplace: the listeners who pay with their dollars and data, and the musicians who provide the material powering it all. The music business is notoriously opaque, but here Pelly lifts the veil on major stories like streaming services filling popular playlists with low-cost stock music and the rise of new payola-like practices.For all of the inequities exacerbated by streaming, Pelly also finds hope in chronicling the artist-led fight for better models, pointing toward what must be done collectively to revalue music and create sustainable systems. A timely exploration of a company that has become synonymous with music, Mood Machine will change the way you think about and listen to music.
Roma Kabuki
ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. 📚✨ Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple.
Feral Filly
🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app has reintroduced me to the joy of books in a whole new way. 📚🔥 The app's performance is nothing short of impressive – smooth, responsive, and designed with audiobook lovers in mind.
Pluto
This app has made my downtime so much more productive and enjoyable. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening. I’ve tried several audiobook players, but ListenBook stands out for its reliability and ease of use. The equalizer and voice boost features make every book sound amazing. Plus, the dark mode is perfect for nighttime listening. Great job, developers!
NoiseFire
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Fadey
I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Daffy Neo
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! Downloading audiobooks is a breeze, thanks to the variety of options available. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Light Lion
🚶♀️🎧 Enjoying the great outdoors while immersing myself in fantastic tales – walking never felt this magical! 🏞️📚 Efficient audiobook enjoyment – this app's functionality is a revelation. I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
ForumFusion
ListenBook's interface is so intuitive. I was up and running in no time. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere.
Mum Mary
Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. Effortlessly accessing my favorite audiobooks has become a reality, all thanks to this app's user-centric design and comprehensive format support. A must-download! 📱🎧 My workouts have become more enjoyable and productive with ListenBook's compatibility with Apple Watch.
Helmet Destroyer
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. With ListenBook, I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. I love how this app turns even the dullest tasks into exciting storytelling moments. ListenBook has transformed my daily rituals into cherished opportunities for personal growth. The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together.
Venom Petunia
Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear and distraction-free listening. Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost! This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Pink C
Listening to audiobooks has made my daily commute more enjoyable and productive. Audiobooks have become my companion during long walks, transforming exercise into a pleasure. 👩🍳 Elevating culinary experiences with auditory tales – cooking has never been this entertaining and educational! 🍳🎧 ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Cali Yacht
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature! The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
NexusNinja
The app's stability and reliability make it my go-to choice for audiobooks. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Riff Raff
The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide.
Trouble Mittens
I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. 💡 This app is a brilliant way to squeeze in reading time amidst my busy schedule! 📱👩🍳 Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
Shooter
The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature.
Tin Fox
Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Grave Digger
Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition! I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
IdeaAlchemy
I'm amazed by ListenBook's versatility in handling different formats – it truly supports all my audio needs. The app's performance is exceptional, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted audiobook experience. It's clear that it's designed with audiobook enthusiasts in mind. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience