Gives me the lowdown on all good electronic music out that week. Super easy way to keep up with things + some interesting blog posts
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they usually track what new music comes out every week! i like to check pitchfork and stereogum every so often to see what i missed out on. i also like to check rate your music and aoty to see what people are listening to and if there’s anything i might like.
also! i follow a lot of record labels with artists i like on them. checking out other artists on their roster are great ways to find good music with similar vibes.
Dec 6, 2024
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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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I find most of my house/techno/funky tracks by following labels or label specific playlists (easy if you’re on spotify, otherwise there’s plenty of stuff on youtube)
a couple I recommend:
Miura Records
Subwax Distribution
Rhythm Section INTL Catalogue
all these playlists are like 100 hours so I just shuffle and skip till I find the heat. It‘s worth your time!
Sep 28, 2024
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I can't tell you how much this has changed how I see running. I go now not thinking of it as exercise but to socialise.
Try running in places you don't know so you get to see new bits of where you live.
I think most people think running is harder than it is and most people can run a far way without trying before. Have confidence in yourself and enjoy all the other aspects of it along the way - like meeting people and eating aha
Mar 20, 2024
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On a masters uni deadline and this is the perfect background
Apr 19, 2024