The Changing Landscape of Radio
SpotDJ has been mentioned in several articles since we launched, but I wanted to highlight this one in particular.
The article, which appeared in the UCLA Daily Bruin, talks about how radio and radio-like services are adapting to match shifts in the way that people obtain and enjoy music. Of course, it highlights SpotDJ as a big part of that, but I think it’s this quote that really hits the nail on the head:
Ian Rios, a fourth-year religious studies student, is excited by any chance to connect music and community. He receives much of his music from his friends. He was intrigued by the idea of reaching a community through programs such as SpotDJ.
“For me, sharing music is very important. The experience is kind of like judging a work of art — on its own it can mean nothing, but it’s the people and context that give it meaning,” Rios said.
That’s exactly why we built this product. I’ve always felt that you get more out of music when you’ve made a personal connection through it, or you’ve learned something a little deeper about the music.