"Even the iPod is enjoying a renaissance. Classic iPods fetch hundreds of dollars on eBay, and an entire subculture, albeit small, has arisen around modding them to extend battery life, increase storage, and add modern conveniences like Bluetooth and USB-C."
#TerrenceOBrien, 2025
https://www.theverge.com/column/815744/music-recommendation-algorithms
There's a bunch of modern, Linux-based music players available in 2025;
https://bestelectronic.org/best-music-player-for-linux/
Made easier and cheaper by the fact that patents affecting the MP3 format are now expired.
"Gen Z might be less likely to discover a new artist they love than some older generations. But they’re also leading a resurgence in college radio. Terrestrial radio once seemed like a dying format, but many schools now report they don’t have enough time slots to accommodate all the aspiring DJs."
#TerrenceOBrien, 2025
https://www.theverge.com/column/815744/music-recommendation-algorithms
Everything I read about Gen Z gives me hope for the future.
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Strypey