[juststeve]

Agree with all of that except the last paragraph - streaming album/LP's suck, and I've had spotify and apple accounts for years. As an alternative, I'd kindly recommend (to anyone) finding a few independent radio stations in genres you like or are new to. I feel that a good DJ and/or announcer is a godsend in an environment where the music alternatives feel endless and the social environment is complex. I just don't think that 'AI' or any SQL implemented 'playlist generator' will match a good DJ set with commentary.

[juststeve]

tl;dr, curation and commentary (with insight) are also essential skills like musicianship, where music supply feels endless.