Liz Pelly: Spotify Treats Music as a Commodity
In an interview with Le Monde, journalist Liz Pelly, author of an investigation into Spotify, argues that the streaming platform deliberately pushes users toward low-value music consumed passively. Pelly's research reveals how Spotify's algorithms and business model prioritize quantity over quality, treating music as a commodity rather than an art form. She criticizes the platform for exploiting artists and devaluing musical works. The interview was published on May 14, 2026.
Key facts
- Liz Pelly is a journalist and author of an investigation into Spotify.
- The interview was published in Le Monde.
- Pelly argues Spotify treats music as a commodity.
- Spotify pushes users toward low-value, passive listening.
- The platform's algorithms prioritize quantity over quality.
- Pelly criticizes Spotify for exploiting artists.
- The interview was published on May 14, 2026.
- The article is part of Le Monde's ideas section.
Entities
Artists
- Liz Pelly
Institutions
- Le Monde
- Spotify