No longer the exclusive domain of radio programmers, the playlist has become many people’s entry point for listening to and finding new music. While ’playlist’ status becomes increasingly important for the music industry as well as public, has the playlist stunted the critical consensus and reduced the influence of radio? Or does the success of the playlist reflect a growing trend in self curation and an obsession with data? As technology advances what role does the playlist serve in delivering our entertainment thrills in the future?

Joining Nick in the studio are Tommi Muhli and Oskari Onninen.