How to find new music beyond the algorithms: Rollie Pemberton

How to find new music beyond the algorithms: Rollie Pemberton

June 9, 2026 · 28 min · Season 15 · Episode 303

About this episode

Rapper Rollie Pemberton discusses the impact of streaming algorithms on music taste and the importance of intentional listening.

Streaming has made music more accessible than ever. Rapper, producer and writer Rollie Pemberton believes algorithms are actually reshaping our music taste. He argues that convenience has come at a cost, making it easier to consume music but harder to build a meaningful relationship with it. We discuss streaming algorithms, record collecting and the lost art of discovery. Rollie shares why intentional listening matters and how reclaiming control of our music habits can enrich our lives.

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