Book description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER An 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.
Steel
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Canary Apple Red
I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a breeze thanks to ListenBook Pro's AirDrop and sharing options. Spread the joy of a good story! is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Voodoo Cyclone
This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am. ListenBook's attention to detail in design and functionality sets it apart from other audiobook apps. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like Iβm in the story.
Slug-em-dog
The bookmark feature is a lifesaver β no more losing my place in the story! ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature streamlines the process of adding new content to my library. The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied.
Sun Washer
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Ladysmith
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Biscuit Meg
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. π§ Audiobooks anywhere, anytime β this app's convenience is unbeatable! ππ
Plenty Orange
ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied. The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours.
Kamikaze Granny
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. This app's convenience has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again. π Making every moment count β this app turns everyday activities into a reading adventure! ππ« ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
DreadSherX
Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and this one stands out for its professional quality. The narrator struck the ideal balance between dramatic interpretation and letting the text speak for itself. The audio engineering was superb with consistent volume levels and crystal-clear recording.
Coldy
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Day Hawk
The ability to listen to books while multitasking is a game-changer for me. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless.
Toy Town
I'm hooked on this app's curated content β it's like having a personal librarian. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections.
Suicide Crusher
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Accidental Genius
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Trash Pocky
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MindfulMingle
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. Finally, an app that handles all my audiobook formats effortlessly. ListenBook is a must-have!
Tin Mutt
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. With this app, reading is no longer a luxury β it's an essential part of my day. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itβs so convenient.
Shimmy Shammy
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to play diverse formats flawlessly β it's a game-changer. ListenBook's extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it my go-to app. With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine. Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings. Good for background listening. I didnβt get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narratorβs voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Hemlock
This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is top-notch. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter! Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this feature!
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