Oct 13, 2022 · 50m
After achieving an audacious start-up goal, self-taught coder Daniel Ek takes on the challenge of solving the music industry's piracy issue.
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Oct 13, 2022 · 48m
During a copyright trial against Pirate Bay, music label head Per Sundin realizes his pushback against piracy might have the opposite effect.
Oct 13, 2022 · 56m
A promising young lawyer leaves her job at a top law firm to tackle Spotify’s complex legal issues and confront the major labels.
Oct 13, 2022 · 52m
Sick of his dead-end job, a gifted programmer sharing Daniel's vision of access and independence joins the team to solve their technical challenges.
Oct 13, 2022 · 46m
The eccentric entrepreneur and co-founder of Spotify, Martin Lorentzon, looks back on the first five years of "bankrolling Daniel's mistakes."
Oct 13, 2022 · 48m
Arguing that Spotify's business model exploits artists, musician Bobbi T faces Daniel Ek in a congressional hearing that could destroy his company.
Season 1 FAQ
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When did The Playlist Season 1 premiere?
The Playlist Season 1 premiered on October 13, 2022.
How many episodes are in The Playlist Season 1?
The Playlist Season 1 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of The Playlist Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "The Vision". It aired on October 13, 2022.
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