Music Discovery to Streaming: A Tech Perspective
Music Discovery to Streaming: A Tech Perspective Music discovery used to be simple: ask a friend, skim a magazine, or tune in to the top charts. In streaming, the journey starts with data. Platforms must turn a quick search or a single listen into a longer habit. That work rests on solid data pipelines, fast search, and smart recommendations, all supported by reliable audio delivery. A big part of discovery is metadata and catalogs. Tracks carry titles, artists, genres, moods, and tempo. If tagging is weak or wrong, a user may miss a song they would like. Good metadata makes playlists meaningful and helps new songs surface in the right contexts. ...