Finding new music that you’ll like can be a challenging task. There are so many artists and bands out there, it can be difficult to know where to start and what to listen to. Plus, it can be difficult to find new music that aligns with your personal tastes and preferences. Here are some ways to get out of that algorithm hell where you just get suggestions about music you already know and like plus a list of websites you can use.
Ways to discover new music online
Music streaming platforms
Services like Spotify and Apple Music have powerful music recommendation algorithms that can help you find new music based on your listening habits. These platforms use machine learning to analyze your listening history, playlists, and ratings to create personalized playlists and recommendations for you.
Music blogs and websites
Many music blogs and websites specialize in covering specific genres of music or highlighting new and emerging artists. For example, if you’re into indie rock, you might check out sites like Stereogum. If you’re into electronic music, you might check out a website like Resident Advisor.
Social media
Many artists and bands use social media to promote their music and engage with fans. You can also find new music by following music influencers, bloggers, and curators on social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Music festivals and live events
Attending music festivals and live events is a great way to discover new music. Festivals and events often feature a diverse lineup of artists and bands, many of which you may not have heard of before.
Podcasts and radio shows
Podcasts and radio shows can be a great way to discover new music. Many podcasts and radio shows are dedicated to specific genres of music and feature interviews with artists and curators, as well as playlists of new music. Start by finding a podcast focused on your favourite genres.
User-generated playlists
Websites like Soundcloud, YouTube and Bandcamp have users that create playlists of their favourite music. Searching for a specific artist or genre can lead you to discover many new artists that you may like.
Recommendations
Sometimes, the best way to discover new music is through recommendations from people you trust. Ask friends and family members for music recommendations based on your interests, and give their suggestions a listen.
Websites that recommend musicians and music
Last.fm
Last.fm is a music website that uses a music recommendation engine to provide personalized recommendations based on your listening history. When you submit your favourite artists, Last.fm will recommend new artists that are similar to the ones you’ve submitted.
TasteDive
TasteDive is a website that provides personalized recommendations based on your interests. You can submit your favourite artists, movies, TV shows, books, and more, and TasteDive will recommend new artists that are similar to the ones you’ve submitted.
Music-Map
Music-Map is a website that allows you to submit an artist and generates a map with related artists and bands. It can be a great tool to discover a wide range of new and interesting artists that are related to your current preferences.
Gnoosic
Gnoosic is a website that allows you to submit your three favourite bands then it suggests other musicians you may like for your consideration.
Music Genome Project
The Music Genome Project powers Pandora Radio, a personalized radio service that creates custom stations based on a song or artist you like. It analyzes a wide range of musical characteristics such as melody, harmony, rhythm, form, and more to find similar songs.
SimilarSongs
SimilarSongs is a website that allows you to search for a song, and it generates a list of similar songs based on musical characteristics such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and more.
SoundHound
SoundHound is a music recognition app that allows you to find the name of a song by just listening to it and it also provides a list of similar songs and artists.
Keep in mind that these websites are using complex algorithms to make recommendations, so the more you use them and provide feedback, the more accurate the recommendations will be. Happy new music hunting.
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