A few weeks ago, I found myself looking for something to listen to. I browsed my Spotify Release Radar, scrolled through my hundreds of playlists and even took a peek at the newest unhinged “daylist” ...

If you're looking to shake things up in the new year, these streaming platforms will help you diversify your music-listening habits. 2026 approaches with our bright-eyed resolutions in tow. If you ...

2026 approaches with our bright-eyed resolutions in tow. If you spend any significant part of your day streaming music, 2025 may have left you rethinking those listening habits, especially if Spotify ...

is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. While there is plenty of criticism to be hurled at what music the algorithm serves ...

Music recommendation algorithms were supposed to help us cut through the noise, but they just served us up slop. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ...

UNITED STATES—As of 2025, algorithms shape the musical landscape without the public’s notice. Enhance your presence on Spotify, YouTube, or TikTok, algorithms figure out the hits and which tracks ...

Earlier this summer, Lizzo unveiled an entertaining enough mixtape titled My Face Hurts from Smiling. Now, the actor-singer isn’t exactly smiling as she’s taken to TikTok for a rant against the ...