Every time Spotify‘s algorithm hits a wall in terms of giving me new music, I use this site to look for new releases but I specifically look at artists who‘s music I haven’t heard before or if I’m feeling super experimental I’ll only look Into genres I've never heard of or barely know. I highly recommend this, it’s a fun way to discover new artists and music in general🤩
Music roamer is also a goated way of finding artists similar to your faves https://www.musicroamer.com (use the desktop version)
Apr 26, 2024
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I still use Spotify but rate your music is a good website to get recommendations without the algorithm. It does lean more towards metal reccs but if you want things other than that it’s definitely on there.
Jan 25, 2025
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1. RYM - fun way to keep track of albums you’ve been listening to and see what your friends are listening to.
2. Last.fm for listening stats (more accurate than Spotify and Apple Music IMO, but that’s not news) but also for curated recs and leaving one-liner comments on songs/albums.
3. Bandcamp for buying music, yes, but also I’ve especially been loving their feature articles as of late. Good music writing!
Mar 6, 2025
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These aren't curated playlists, they're just a collection of any new songs I discover and really like, or old songs I re-fall in love with. I then give each playlist a name that references how I feel or an event that happened that month. I was in a similar place to you a couple of years ago, but I've found doing this really helps me track my tastes and experiences every month, which I find is quite helpful in our streaming-dominated musicscape.
When I used to actually download songs, it was easy to scroll through my library and be reminded of artists I'd forgotten about or had only listened to a couple of times. I've found that with streaming its really easy to lose track of who you listen to and enjoy, so it really flattens everything and causes you to either rely on the algorithm or your go-to past artists.
As far as discovering new artists goes, there are still a few reliable sites and publications that review new albums (paste, gorilla vs. bear, pitchfork (sort of), etc.). I also like following or signing up for email newsletters (gasp!) from specific indie record labels that I enjoy. If you like several artists on the label, then chances are you'll like more, and they always notify you when something new is being released. Same goes for local venues. Check out the small stage acts coming through or various openers, even if you don't actually make it to the show. This is also a great way to get plugged into the local scene and it keeps you young, sort of.
Feb 29, 2024
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During spring/summer I really like the idea of just sitting in a park, when the grass is super green and lush, indulging in a perfectly ripe mango. nothing beats that for me ✨ðŸ¥
Quite possibly nothing better than this.
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That series is my bread and butter
May 27, 2024
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I feel like people are always telling you that things will be okay and that often flies over my head. Hearing this the other day made me completely rethink that phrase
May 27, 2024