On Spotify , indie music fan Genevieve Capolongo combed the platform for lesser-known musicians outside the mainstream, like Próxima Parada, Julia Cooper, and Brusco. But despite her listening preferences, all that was recommended to her was major-label tracks from Drake, Zach Bryan and Justin Bieber.

How those songs landed on her playlists points to what’s becoming an increasingly contentious issue for the streaming giant: an alleged pay-to-play regime that favors some producers and labels to the detriment of users who believe they’re being recommended tracks personalized to their listening history. And now, a class action has been filed against Spotify for allegedly bamboozling consumers.

On Spotify , indie music fan Genevieve Capolongo combed the platform for lesser-known musi

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