I usually search for playlist with a similar vibe I'm going for to see what they've added and get inspo. Look at related artists to the ones already in the playlist, and create a radio station out of the songs to automatically get recommended similar songs! Just click around and listen and explore!! You can also look at the genres of the songs that have your vibe and explore those (everynoise is a cool website to explore genres with).
Most of all try to let it evolve, you will come across songs eventually that'll fit perfectly and you can add them as they come. Let your playlists grow over months and years, it doesn't have to be all done in one go!! :)
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my spotify got so bad and repetitive i had to start seeking out opportunities of discovery (listening to my discover weekly, new release genre playlists on friday)
once you find a song you like start digging into that artist and similar artists on their page and just starting saving, following, and building a discovery playlist
eventually your daylist and other for you playlists will start picking up the new vibe you just have to put in the work
Jan 25, 2025
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At least in this sense lolz
Option 1. put a few songs of a band/ genre you enjoy β> scroll down to the suggested list β> add away! you can always remove any songs that arent ur vibe
Option 2. Type in βkey wordsβ into the search β> have a look at other ppls playlists β> listen to what theyve got β> cherry pick songs/ bands u enjoy
Option 3. Ask your friends/ family/ WHOEVER for recommendations (itβs a great convo starter) β> you can listen to them right away or keep a recommendation playlist and add songs you actually like to ur own playlist
May 24, 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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Plopping my bag down, ordering take out, getting in the shower and crawling into MY OWN BED!! <333
Jan 13, 2025
I'm moving away from the neighbourhood I called home for the last two years. Yesterday as I was going back through it after picking up the keys to my new place, a mysterious big screen in the park next to my house had appeared that simply said "28 September, 17:30". It was just 20 minutes until 17:30, so I decided to wait.
As the time came, words starting appearing on the screen, describing in real time the park and the people and things in it. Creating a narrative. Urging people to stop and notice. Notice the palm leaves rusteling. Notice the kids playing ball to the left. Notice the group of friends sitting on the steps, laughing. What are they talking about? Who is the lady in yellow waiting for? Where is the kid on the bike swooshing by going?
I wish I knew who the artist behind this art piece/preformance was. It was such a perfect way to say goodbye to my neighbourhood, just sitting there, being in the moment, really looking at it and appreciating everything around me. In a way it felt like the neighbourhood was saying goodbye to me too. Thank you mysterious screen<3
Sep 29, 2024