Algorithms on music streaming services nowadays have the ability to accurately predict your music taste, and curate mixes and suggestions that you’ll love. When I’m looking to discover new music, I let Spotify do the work for me by using these tips:
1. For recently released music, there are two Spotify playlists that are updated every Friday with the latest and greatest songs; "New Music Friday," and "Release Radar." "New Music Friday" consists of all the notable releases of the week, over a variety of genres, whereas Release Radar is a curated playlist made for you based on the artists you follow, but also consists of new song suggestions. Both these playlists can be found under the “New Releases” section on Spotify!
2. There is no shortage of curated playlists on Spotify, all found in the “Made For You” section. In fact, you can find curated playlists separated by genre, artist, as well as decade. Spotify also gives you the option to re-discover music you haven’t listened to in a while in the “Uniquely Yours” section which includes playlists such as “Your Summer Rewind,” “Time Capsule,” and “Repeat Rewind.” Spotify also generates new “Daily Mix” playlists for you everyday, which are separated by genre.
3. My absolute favorite curated playlist is called “Discover Weekly.” This playlist is updated every Monday (starting your week off right) and consists of fresh music you’ve never heard, but from familiar artists and genres. This playlist has allowed me to discover music that has become part of my daily rotation!
4. The last easy way I like to discover new music is by creating a new playlist with the kind of music I’m looking for, and scrolling down to look at the recommended songs that match the playlist. This section often gives me familiar artists with new songs, and sometimes new artists that fit the vibe of the playlist, that I can easily add.
Don’t forget to check out Soph’s Sound-Bites every Friday for some new music as well!
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