@tbquirk But aren't there curated compilations that buck that trend? DJ Kicks comes to mind...
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@jank0 Lots of awesome curators out there (I worship Kent Records). But as a differentiator for on demand services, it’s rarely done well. -
@tbquirk So what does it take to bring personality-driven curation to streaming services? -
@tbquirk Or will that simply never work because folks like Henry Rollins are just too crazy for brands like Apple? -
@jank0 Subtract the personalities. Seriously. They need curation that does;t brag about itself. Can still have celebrity playlists, but -
@jank0 …can’t expect those to be the sum total of your curation. They’re a nice to have (when done well), not a necessity. -
@tbquirk i'd prefer that john peel wasn't dead. i'd take his radio show over most playlists and recommendations at on-demand services. -
@tbquirk in other words, tastemakers have a place in the world. and i think the average consumer still likes tastemakers. -
@tbquirk but i agree that musicians aren't the tastemakers that apple/beats/whoever should be bringing aboard. -
@billboardglenn Absolutely. Just not as the raison d’être of any streaming service. That’s thinking way too small. -
@tbquirk what's the right mix? is there a correct ratio of tastemaker/park ranger? -
@billboardglenn@tbquirk the most popular tastemakers in the@playlistsnet community are not 'names' but normal users with great taste -
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@tbquirk haha. i'd change the weight. i think the mainstream user needs personalities and programming. -
@billboardglenn@tbquirk CF every conversation I have w adult "civilians" in my social feed. "How do you keep up on new music? I need help!" -
@billboardglenn@tbquirk I'd recommend you guys take a look at@pausefm - curation with context / validation / editorial. It's very cool -
@steoreilly@tbquirk@pausefm very cool indeed. -
@billboardglenn @tbquir Yes.@timheineke and the team doing great stuff at@pausefm -
@steoreilly@billboardglenn@pausefm thanks Stephen, and yeah give it a go. :)
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