The Playlist (2022)
"Changing the world means making some noise."
Synopsis
How Swedish tech entrepreneur Daniel Ek and business partner Martin Lorentzon revolutionized the music industry through free and legal music streaming when they launched Spotify.
Network
Netflix
Episodes
The Vision
After achieving an audacious start-up goal, self-taught coder Daniel Ek takes on the challenge of solving the music industry's piracy issue.
The Industry
During a copyright trial against Pirate Bay, music label head Per Sundin realizes his pushback against piracy might have the opposite effect.
The Law
A promising young lawyer leaves her job at a top law firm to tackle Spotify’s complex legal issues and confront the major labels.
The Coder
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.
The Partner
The eccentric entrepreneur and co-founder of Spotify, Martin Lorentzon, looks back on the first five years of "bankrolling Daniel's mistakes."
The Artist
Arguing that Spotify's business model exploits artists, musician Bobbi T faces Daniel Ek in a congressional hearing that could destroy his company.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
The Playlist
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Production
Yellow Bird UK
