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the usually mention bands or artists they like and i check them out
i also like new noise magazine on insta
Apr 25, 2024
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๐ถthey 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 thereโs 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.
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.
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๐ถways that i usually find new music or artists are:
seeing what kind of music your favourite artists like too or ones that they are friends with, usually see through instagram who they cover/post music stuff with/have as openers on tour/recommend on stories
i use apple music so a lot of my discovery is listening to the radio they make you which is like randomised and a mix of the music u listen to and similar artists which is cool
i think most music apps will have some feature like this but i know for apple music and spotify theres bits on the artists page or album pages where it links similar artists or albums which is pretty cool especially for albums
pi.fyi of course
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๐ถThese 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.
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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the piece i wrote this group got a feature in the ascap new music friday
itโs got flute clarinet and a keyboard this was a surprise i had no idea till the email :)
itโs got flute clarinet and a keyboard this was a surprise i had no idea till the email :)