How to find new music.
2 weeks ago

How to find new music.

Slate  

Music streaming services like Spotify offer huge libraries of songs and albums—with recommendation engines that can feel unadventurous and repetitive. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace welcomes online tastemaker and podcast host Derrick Gee to discuss the shortcomings of music streaming algorithms. And, they sit down with R.J. and Brie—two music fans from different generations—to offer up tips for finding hidden gems and obscure jams that might reinvigorate your own music-seeking journey. • Podcasts and online features: Speaks Volumes With Derrick Gee, Bandsplain, NPR’s Song of the Day • Derrick G’s playlists If you liked this episode check out How To Write the Perfect Breakup Song.

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5 podcasts to listen to this week
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5 podcasts to listen to this week

The Independent  

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Apple Music's 'Discovery Station': Find new music with algorithms
1 year, 7 months ago

Apple Music's 'Discovery Station': Find new music with algorithms

India TV News  

Apple Music has introduced a new personalised radio station called the 'Discovery Station,' which aims to help users discover music they haven't heard but might enjoy. This move could potentially close the music discovery gap between Apple Music and Spotify's algorithmic recommendations, as reported by AppleInsider. It operates similarly to the New Music Mix playlist but offers continuous playback, filling …

Inside Spotify's Hunt for the Perfect Playlist
9 years, 8 months ago

Inside Spotify's Hunt for the Perfect Playlist

Wired  

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Web Sites Making Music for Your Ears
18 years, 2 months ago

Web Sites Making Music for Your Ears

NPR  

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How Do You Hear About New Music?
23 years, 6 months ago

How Do You Hear About New Music?

NPR  

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