Death and Rebirth of the Rock Festival - Livestreams, Algorithms, and the Festival That Lives in Your Phone

Viv Black explores how COVID-19 and TikTok algorithms transformed rock festivals from communal gatherings into hybrid digital events. From Nathan Apodaca's viral Fleetwood Mac moment to streaming-era lineup decisions driven by data rather than artistry, this episode examines whether festivals can preserve their soul when optimized for engagement metrics instead of human connection. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.