Over the years, streaming services have pushed a narrative about these mood playlists, suggesting, through aggressive marketing, that the rise of listening by way of moods and activities was a service to listeners and artists alike
Spotify reiterates this with their various Daily Mixes, ranging from 1-4. Transversing various genres, and grouping similar genres together, so one is not listening to a very upbeat/happy song, and the following track is a breakup depressing song.