Private radio — non-adaptive block sequencing

Context

A private radio application presenting original music as fixed, pre-programmed blocks. Playback selection, sequence, and repetition were not influenced by listener behavior. Blocks were chosen from a predefined set rather than generated algorithmically.

Conditions

No track selection. No seeking within tracks. No album artwork displayed. Credits available per track. No likes, saves, or engagement signals. Playback delivered in pre-programmed blocks. Blocks selected without reference to listener behavior.

Observations

Anticipation increased around upcoming tracks due to fixed sequencing. Listening behavior shifted when return to previous tracks was unavailable. Attention toward credit information persisted longer than typical playback contexts. Listeners attempted to infer platform boundaries rather than influence playback. Focus shifted from selection behavior to attribution and authorship.

What did not occur

No attempts to control or reorder playback. No use of engagement signals to express preference. No visible attempts to optimize listening outcomes. No reliance on visual artwork to orient experience.

Status

Active