Ep. 14 From Mixtapes to Spotify: The Rise of Playlist Culture

from The Sound Mind · host Sophia Omarji

This episode traces the journey from old-school mixtapes to modern-day playlists, exploring how the way we share and consume music has evolved. Drawing on my time working at Spotify, we dive into the rise of playlist culture, how playlists became our sonic diaries, and how the intimacy of music sharing still lives on through gifting, collaboration, and curation.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro01:54 Why Do We Make Playlists?13:22 The Mixtape Era19:31 The Shift to Digital26:32 My Time at Spotify31:49 How Playlists Changed the Way We Listen42:14 Summary and OutroFollow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalksJoin The Sound Mind Circle for exclusive content! https://buymeacoffee.com/thesoundmindtalks/membershipSupport us: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/thesoundmindtalks⁠

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