
The SPA Treatment
Alexander Forselius
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
From early days filled with the joy of discovery to the harsh realities of chasing dreams, The SPA Treatment takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the highs and lows of one artist's life. Born in Romania and raised in Sweden, the author found solace in music, creativity, and technology, achieving the dream of being featured on Spotify's coveted playlists. But just as his music are set to take off Spotify introduces the PFC program which pulls out his tracks from thr playlists and his success unraveled into financial struggles, professional setbacks, and self-doubt, they were left grappling with the painful consequences of ambition.
In this candid and moving memoir, the author explores what it means to follow one's passion while living with autism, the allure and peril of fame, and the resilience required to rebuild after losing everything.
Both a cautionary tale and an inspiring story of reinvention, The SPA Treatment invites readers to reflect on their own aspirations and the lengths they'll go to achieve them. Perfect for fans of personal triumphs, creative struggles, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the music industry.
This book is an independent artist's personal 'response' to the 2025 book 'Mood Machine - The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist' by Liz Pelly where the authors reviews his own chaotic journey in the light of the reveals in this book.
This book and author has no connection to that said book and Liz Pelly and is totally independent
Duration - 42m.
Author - Alexander Forselius.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Alexander Forselius ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. From early days filled with the joy of discovery to the harsh realities of chasing dreams, The SPA Treatment takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the highs and lows of one artist's life. Born in Romania and raised in Sweden, the author found solace in music, creativity, and technology, achieving the dream of being featured on Spotify's coveted playlists. But just as his music are set to take off Spotify introduces the PFC program which pulls out his tracks from thr playlists and his success unraveled into financial struggles, professional setbacks, and self-doubt, they were left grappling with the painful consequences of ambition. In this candid and moving memoir, the author explores what it means to follow one's passion while living with autism, the allure and peril of fame, and the resilience required to rebuild after losing everything. Both a cautionary tale and an inspiring story of reinvention, The SPA Treatment invites readers to reflect on their own aspirations and the lengths they'll go to achieve them. Perfect for fans of personal triumphs, creative struggles, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the music industry. This book is an independent artist's personal 'response' to the 2025 book 'Mood Machine - The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist' by Liz Pelly where the authors reviews his own chaotic journey in the light of the reveals in this book. This book and author has no connection to that said book and Liz Pelly and is totally independent Duration - 42m. Author - Alexander Forselius. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Alexander Forselius ©.
Language:
English
Prolog
Duration:00:04:37
Biography
Duration:00:02:21
The Spotify Journey begins
Duration:00:01:51
The 2010s
Duration:00:13:48
The 2020s
Duration:00:01:11
The ‘Singapore Deal’
Duration:00:01:52
From covid to Inflation
Duration:00:01:01
The New Era
Duration:00:05:41
The revelation
Duration:00:00:47
Discussion
Duration:00:04:11
Playlist placement shares some analogy with fake streams
Duration:00:02:22
Focusing on UGC platforms to gain fans
Duration:00:01:26
Microdosing marketing
Duration:00:00:53