Routledge - Spotification of Popular Culture in Communication

Explore the changing landscape of media and music with this edited collection from Routledge. This book examines the various meanings behind the "Spotification" of music and other media formats. As streaming services become a global daily habit, this text addresses the fundamental shifts in media cultures and industries caused by the transition to streaming media and digital services. Through a detailed analysis, the contributors investigate how Spotify and similar platforms inherit and reconfigure older methods of publishing, distributing, and consuming media. This collection serves as a vital resource for the community of music, media, and cultural researchers looking to understand the modern era of digital consumption. It provides a deep look into how streaming technologies reshape the way we interact with popular culture and the industries that support it.