Where do you turn when you want to discover new music? There's the Spotify Discover Weekly playlist , but it doesn't always offer recommendations you're interested in. Furthermore, the service still can't shake off the allegations that it favors mainstream artists over indie artists, especially as it's tough for small artists to get their music onto the app in the first place. The depth and breadth of music to be discovered these days is mind-boggling. The problem is knowing where to look.
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In the pre-internet dark ages, finding a new band or singer to obsess over required time and effort. But as streaming and other technological gifts have disrupted everything in our culture, the way we discover new music and artists has become easier. Streaming For artists, playlists are paramount. Tei Shi recommends checking out playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal created by musicians you like, since, chances are, your tastes will align. That way your friend could potentially introduce you to a new song or artist on your own playlist. And when all else fails, falling down a YouTube or SoundCloud rabbit hole is still foolproof. Social Media Streaming platforms often source playlists from artists that originally broke on social media. Or you could be more proactive and find the buzzworthy songs yourself, like singer-songwriter Bibi Bourelly.
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Get your songs in the places that matter. Meet the community. Learn from the experts. Get your questions answered. We are Universal Music. Created by Universal Music to discover the best new artists. Almost two years later, Maes releases his album 'Les Derniers Salopards' which has been certified platinum in less than one month after its release, achieving over 14 million streams. We love hearing new music.
The Internet has mutated the way we hear about new artists and songs. There are reviews, a plethora of apps, and algorithms upon algorithms—meaning that discovering your favorite new bop is as overwhelming as ever. So we asked the people who know best about their strategies: people who write about music for a living, music execs, and of course, high schoolers.
