Music Service Study Shows, Algorithm Plays More Male Music

According to a new study, music streaming service could be giving male artists more airtime. A widely used algorithm is more likely to recommend male artists, as opposed to female and mixed-gender artists on platforms like Spotify, and Apple Music.

Of the 330,000 streaming music listeners over a nine-year period, only 25% of songs played were led by women. On average, the platform will start by spinning six tracks by men before choosing a female artist. Researchers also noted in the article that less than 20% of registered songwriters and composers are women, while 98% of music performed by prominent orchestras is composed by men. To Read More Click Here.

Source: NY Post