That special time of year has come to an end. We did it. Gathered with our loved ones, spread merriment and cheer, reflected on the year. More importantly, we flexed our top song, how many minutes we listened, and what niche artist made it to our top five that you could’ve sworn your friends wouldn’t know. But they did. We all did. Thanks to that algorithmic DJ in the sky.
Does he always answer our prayers? What about those who belong to different faiths, like SoundCloud or Nina Protocol? How do these different platforms, different churches, influence music? How do they influence our perspectives, our communities?
In our first episode of Bop Fantasies, we turn away from producer or DJ and start from the beginning of anyone’s musical journey: the listener.
Shout out to all the homies who shared their opinions on tape: Evan, Vincent, Milo, AB, and Miles’s mom.