07-09-2015, 05:46 PM
I am not sure about streaming broadening one's musical horizons... seems to me it could work in the opposite-- using some algorithm to dig you deeper into whatever musical groove it thinks you're in. I know not everyone has the resources or mobility to access live music, but I've found that a great way to learn new bands-- I 'study up' on opening bands or other bands I plan to see at a festival beforehand. I do hear new stuff on the radio but typically don't dig deeper into that artist unless an opportunity to see them live is approaching.
Everyone I know who streams (= predominantly coworkers) seem to be listening to a very narrow range of familiar music perpetually.... can't imagine how they don't get sick to death of it.
Everyone I know who streams (= predominantly coworkers) seem to be listening to a very narrow range of familiar music perpetually.... can't imagine how they don't get sick to death of it.