Could Spotify playlists overtake the importance of albums?

News: 23rd August 2017 by Louise Dodgson under Record Labels, Selling & Distributing Your Music

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Spotify playlists have become hugely important for both under the radar and established artists. Are they set to take precedent over the charts? Will consumption of playlists of hit tracks replace the album? These are all valid questions as curated playlists could be set to change the landscape of music for some consumers, and in turn the industry. Some interesting points in this Guardian article, have a read via the link below...