It's Hottest 100 day today, and all over Australia people are getting around their favourite music discoveries.

But one of the main platforms that helps people find new tracks is having a bumpy ride, with users boycotting Spotify because of AI, algorithms and the investments of the company's CEO.

So what is the boycott Spotify movement about?

And what does it tell us about the state of music in general?

In the deep dive today, we look at the global music streaming sector's big whale, and ask why some artists and fans are seeking out alternatives.

Guests: 

• Dr Sophie Freeman, researcher of music streaming and algorithmic recommendation, the University of Melbourne

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