The music and publishing industries have been dominated by gatekeepers who determine what is good and what isn't. With the rise of alternatives, there is a need for an accessible way to browse and access them.
The internet has been widely shaped by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects online services from liability for third-party content. This has led to issues with online services owning their content, while at the same time not taking responsibility for it.