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Novelist Markus Zusak’s memoir, a biography of Haiti’s only king, an investigation of the Spotify model and more.

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Stories about Spotify’s insidious effect on the livelihood of musicians aren't new. Pelly takes that criticism further, ...

Algorithms can’t teach you about your neighbors and the music they’re making—there’s no substitute for seeking out the new ...

From the fictional story of a pregnant woman stuck in an IKEA during an earthquake, to in-depth reporting on Alzheimer's ...

In her book, music journalist Liz Pelly peels back the curtain on the Spotify algorithm and explains how it's affecting the ...

Mood Machine,' a mix of investigative reporting and cultural criticism, focuses on how Spotify has reshaped how we listen to ...

Author Liz Pelly on her Spotify book, 'Mood Machine,' which critiques the practices and cultural effects of the streaming giant ...

The Fort Worth, Texas, band's leader John Cannon used to drive the big rigs. Now he's on the road hauling twang ...