Pitchfork's Playlist Problem: The Illusion of Algorithmic Cool Pitchfork, a leading online music publication, has been sharing its weekly playlist, Selects, for years.
This curated collection is touted as a reflection of the staff's current musical obsessions.
On the surface, it appears to be an innocuous way for readers to discover new artists and stay up to date on the latest trends in popular music. However, beneath this veneer lies a more insidious dynamic.