SXSW Interactive 2014
Are Machines the DJ's of Digital Music?
When it comes to music curation, has our technology exceeded our humanity? Fancy algorithms have done wonders for online dating. Can they match you with your new favorite music? Hear music editors from Rhapsody, Google Music, Sony Music and Echonest debate their changing role in curation and music discovery for streaming music services. Whether tuning into the perfect summer dance playlist or easily browsing recommended artists, finding and listening to music is the result of very intentional decisions made by editorial teams and algorithms. Are we sophisticated enough to no longer need the human touch on our music services? Or is that all that separates us from the machines?
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Takeaways
- How vital is curation to music discovery?
- Do you need human touch or will algorithms soon be effective enough on their own?
- What place does “taste” have in surfacing recommendations?
- What are the key considerations to designing human vs. machine-lead curation?
- How do you measure the effectiveness of curation on your service?
Speakers
- Garrett Kamps, Sr. Director, Content Programming, Rhapsody
- Nick Dedina, Curator/Human Factors Analyst, Sony Music Unlimited
- Sam Chennault, Managing Editor, Google Music
- Dave Rodger, VP Product, The Echo Nest
Organizer
Laura Gonia, Group Manager, Weber Shandwick for Rhapsody
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