Vinyl's Revival: A Heideggerian Look at Music in the Spotify Age
2025-01-26
In 2023, vinyl record sales surpassed CDs for the first time since 1987, prompting reflection on the nature of musical experience. Drawing on Heidegger's concept of 'de-severance' from *Being and Time*, the article explores the 'de-presence' inherent in streaming services like Spotify: music consumption becomes fragmented, personalized, and lacks the tactile, visual, and social engagement associated with vinyl. Vinyl's resurgence signifies a yearning for a more experiential and communal approach to music.