Liz Pelly

About the Author

Liz Pelly is an acclaimed music critic and journalist whose incisive writing dissects the intersections of technology, culture, and creativity in the digital age. With a keen eye for the hidden mechanisms shaping our listening habits, she has earned a reputation for challenging the narratives of Big Tech while championing the human elements of art. Her work has appeared in prestigious outlets such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Pitchfork, where she explores how streaming platforms influence not just music consumption but broader societal trends. In her debut book, Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist, Pelly unveils the algorithmic forces behind personalized playlists, revealing their profound economic and emotional toll on artists and audiences alike. A former staff writer at Pitchfork, she continues to provoke thought on the future of music in an increasingly curated world.