The crew shares their Spotify Wrapped (and Apple Music Replay), what it means that all of the top artists this year are “pre-algorithm,” competitive fandom, and how the platform has done a phenomenal job of rebranding data capture and digital surveillance as something fun, shareable and something to brag about.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

"We’ve Lost the Plot." Cultural Theorist Matt Klein Has Some Ideas on How to Get Us Back on Track.

Side Projects is a strategy studio and creative outlet helping brands, marketers and everyday people think critically about how advertising shapes the cultural landscape across digital surfaces, generational cohorts, and our social fabric. Every Tuesday on our podcast, we talk with the most interesting voices across tech, media, and art to give marketers an inside look at the forces shaping culture before it hits the mainstream.Hosted by Clara Malley, Eli Williams and Trey Traylor.Find video episodes on YouTube.For questions, comments and inquiries: info@side-projects.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.