Music taste is a new kind of social currency. Streaming services are constantly integrating with social media platforms, allowing for easy sharing of music. Spotify’s social-first approach allows users to show their listening habits to their followers in real-time, blurring the lines between music consumption and social interaction. Platforms like Receiptify and Obscurify have capitalized on Spotify’s data, using profiles to curate personalized playlists and expose music tastes. This sharing of music has evolved beyond playlists, with people now sharing statistics, rarity scores, and even their most-played tracks. (Fast Company)
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