Parker Adel

Hi, I'm Parker! I've been working in the industry since graduating college but my passion for music started way before that. Growing up I was exposed to different genres. My family members played instruments and I was fortunate enough to study music throughout my younger years and into college. Music became this amazing outlet - being able to convey feelings and emotions as sound is something really powerful and unique. I knew pretty quickly that working in music was the only path for me. Now at Spotify, I work closely with our label partners to help them get the most out of our tools to grow artist audiences and deepen connections with fans. Songs I can't stop listening to right now: "apartment" - Kareem Lomax, "Crying Over You" - Medium Build, "I Can See" - Nick Hakim, "CHERIE" - Darius, Darianna Everett.

"If someone gives you a song recommendation - don't immediately pull it up and play it from your phone's cruddy speaker in a loud crowded room! Take it home, put on some good headphones, or a good system and listen to it full volume."