Personalisation paradox: How algorithms help – and hurt – new music discovery

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by Olivia Jones

13 Nov 2026

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Despite the wealth of new music released onto streaming platforms daily, listeners are increasingly turning to older music instead – either older catalogue music (that may be new to them), or music that they already know and enjoy.

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