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.
MicroStar
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Steel Heart
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Freeway
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RZR
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Flashpoint
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Austin Shamrock
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Clover Dragon
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Campfire Mama
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Scrapper
This app is not just about convenience – it's a gateway to new horizons of knowledge. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks hassle-free. 🧘♀️☕ Unwinding with a cup of tea and a captivating audiobook – relaxation meets intellectual stimulation. 🍵📖 The sleek and user-friendly interface makes navigating the app a breeze. It's a pleasure to use. This app is perfect for audiobook lovers. The interface is beautiful and easy to navigate.
Acetic Princess
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. I can't get enough of this app's convenience and the endless possibilities it offers. I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. 🚗📖 Beating traffic blues with engaging audiobooks – driving has never been this fun! 🚗🎧
Shady Prairie
No need to convert files anymore – ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Feral Filly
Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. The playback speed control is a game-changer. ListenBook lets me listen at my own pace.
Nickname Master
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings. A wonderful performance! The narrator captured the mood of the book perfectly, making it easy to visualize each scene. The audio quality was crisp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish.
Sepukku
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. ListenBook's variety of ways to download audio makes it incredibly convenient. This app has introduced me to genres I never thought I'd enjoy – it's eye-opening. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend.
Jade Fox
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection. Looping playback is a fantastic study tool. It helps me focus and retain information effectively. Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout.
Skirble
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Pitfall
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Neophyte Believer
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Copilot
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Silver Cup
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's ease of use is a true asset. With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. 📚🎧 Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook.
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