Ben Cousens

I remember going to an AI + Music event in 2018 hosted by Spotify in Paris. They talked about optimising engagement with the first 30 seconds of a song, because that’s when they monetise. They don’t care what happens afterwards. And now this: https://harpers.org/archive/2025/01/the-ghosts-in-the-machine-liz-pelly-spotify-musicians/ I’ve followed Liz Pelly for maybe 7-8 years. She’s legit. Spotify does not value music. It’s all just “content” that helps them sustain a very challenging business model (like YouTube). If you are an artist, be aware. The money is elsewhere. You don’t need 1 million streams, you only need 1,000 fans.

Anyone seen/heard/got anything on combining Ghost + Nostr? I’ve seen npub.pro but that seems just to be theme compatible. I’m looking for cross-posting + more.

There’s a NIN bootleg out there called Purest Feeling. IYKYK.

Let’s go, Brazil 🌞

IYKYK https://open.spotify.com/track/5uyK1WM8qe14n70kvh3IUM

Ya’ll feeling good today? 😉

I receive quite a few requests for sats. I love it. Sometimes when they’re modest enough, I say yes 👀

Name a song that changed you.

I need more badges. Like, where’s my goat legs badge?

relay subscriptions definitely don't work

Friday. We’ll get by, I suppose. https://open.spotify.com/track/1SWWn0eLHHRoZbx0aBDdVg

Good morning. https://open.spotify.com/track/6m44QcsdbzCOL1Gacaxo8N

Wow. And on the Purple Rain bike, too! nostr:note1zc6qkuxeh220l37ueww8tgzmt63gzq2h3az75jf5mw9rpfn7jl3qu20me5

I need some new relays. Open to suggestions.

Any Model/Actriz fans out here?

I signed up for a half marathon. I am officially dead to my 25 year old self.