About the Series

Technology has a profound impact on so many parts of our daily lives, and this year we are focusing on the relationship between technology and music. Music has the power to move us, comfort us, inspire us, and unite us. As new technologies emerge, they reshape how we enjoy our favorite songs and how those songs are made, distributed, and profited from. Join us as we welcome authors, musicians, and other individuals who can speak to the complicated intertwining of music and technology in our second annual the Facing the Future series.

In our inaugural year, we hosted in many memorable authors, speakers, and tech experts like Tobias Rose-Stockwell, Kashmir Hill, Audrey Tang, and Kyle Chayka.

Facing the Future: Liz Pelly

Is there more to the good vibes and playlists of your favorite streaming service?

Liz Pelly, author of Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist, and 90.9 The Bridge’s Michelle Bacon discuss how streaming services have shaped the modern music landscape in a way that influences both music artists and everyone who uses these platforms.