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Thoughts on rating albums, discovering music, and why your friends have better taste than any algorithm.

What Is a Music Social Network? The Complete 2026 Guide

Music social networks are a growing category. Here's what they are, how they work, and which ones are worth your time.

The best music recommendations come from people, not playlists. Here's how to build a music discovery system around your real-life network.

Streaming killed the physical collection. Here's how to build a digital album collection that captures your taste and listening history.

A honest comparison of every app that lets you rate and track albums — Musicboard, Rate Your Music, Album of the Year, and more.

A detailed comparison of every app trying to be the Letterboxd of music — features, community, and which one fits your listening style.

Letterboxd changed how people talk about movies. Music deserves the same thing. Here's why the 'Letterboxd for music' concept is finally taking off.

Why human music recommendations consistently outperform algorithmic ones — and how to tap into your network for better discoveries.

Rating albums changes how you listen to music. Here's how to build the habit and what a 10-point scale actually means.

Movie rating culture is mainstream. Album rating culture is catching up. Here's why the same habits that improve your film experience work for music.

Spotify's algorithm knows your habits. Your friends know your taste. Here's why human recommendations still win.