The Playlist Paradox: What's Behind Our Obsession with Curated Music? The Pitchfork Selects playlist offers a fascinating glimpse into contemporary music consumption habits and the way we discover new sounds.
Each Monday, the staff at Pitchfork shares its latest musical finds with the world, a curated selection of tracks that supposedly embodies the best of what's out there.
This obsession with curated playlists is particularly striking given the sheer volume of new music being consumed by Pitchfork's staff.