Perceptions of Fairness in Music Streaming: Listening to Streaming Users
May 28, 2025
NEWS RELEASE
In an age where digital platforms dominate how we discover and consume music, the question of fairness is more relevant than ever. Through Work Package 4 of the Fair MusE project, researchers turned to the listeners themselves—those navigating the algorithmic playlists, curated suggestions, and data-driven recommendations—for answers. Their voices reveal a nuanced and often critical view of music streaming: one where fairness is subjective, economic, emotional, and deeply shaped by platform design. From algorithmic manipulation to social lock-in, their testimonies offer a candid snapshot of how it feels to participate in today’s digital music ecosystem—and what still needs to change.
