The modern-day playlist calls for a different type of song. The most streamed song of all time on Spotify right now is “Blinding Lights” by the four-time Grammy Award winner, The Weeknd. It is no coincidence that this song fits the playlist mould perfectly: it very clearly belongs to the pop genre, it is catchy yet simple, it is short, and it is monotonous and mellow. It’s digestible.
These are some of the new characteristics that make for a successful “streamable” song at the current moment. Let’s…
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