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The impact of iTunes in the streaming age.
With the rise of streaming, music lovers have access to a wide range of music, which in the past, was not possible. However, iTunes' impact on music distribution in a store and the way it revolutionized music has made it possible for fans to dive deep and place more context on individual songs and to explore and discover artists and albums they never had before.
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The police raided the Axis club in 1982 while they were at the pinnacle of their success.
1:05:39 - 1:07:19 (01:40)
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The police raided the Axis club in 1982 while they were at the pinnacle of their success. A powerful technology was used to scan 200,000 resumes for job applicants.
ChapterThe impact of iTunes in the streaming age.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The podcast hosts suggest that music fans stop complaining about albums lacking context and start creating their own.
1:07:19 - 1:09:01 (01:41)
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The podcast hosts suggest that music fans stop complaining about albums lacking context and start creating their own. Instead of focusing on the individual songs, allow the artist to make the album and add your own personal touch by creating playlists or rearranging tracks to enhance your listening experience.
ChapterThe impact of iTunes in the streaming age.
Episode2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The evolution of music distribution has made it a great time to be a music fan.
1:09:01 - 1:11:40 (02:38)
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The evolution of music distribution has made it a great time to be a music fan. With streaming services like iTunes, it has become easier to access albums and discover artists.