The Almanac: Why Playlists Are Shrinking

Data suggests listeners are choosing fewer, longer sessions.

The Desk · Almanac

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1. The Language — Drake · Nothing Was the Same (2013)

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The Almanac

Streaming dashboards still show more playlists than ever, but session length is climbing. The Desk tests the theory with a record that only works when you stay inside one mood — Drake's The Language.

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One song, one thesis: listeners aren't skipping less because playlists grew — they're staying because the story got longer.