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One thing I didn't see mentioned was how a song's "radio" seems to just play popular titles by bands in the same genre. When I first saw the feature, I was hopi

One thing I didn't see mentioned was how a song's "radio" seems to just play popular titles by bands in the same genre. When I first saw the feature, I was hoping it would be a successful implementation of Pandora's "Music Genome" promise, but it sounds like the same old market-driven gentle nudging toward what's popular, instead of what I actually wanted.

KozmoNau7 9y ago
I mostly listen to metal, not big popular metalcore and radio metal, but plenty of death metal, thrash metal, that sort of thing. The discover playlist, radios and daily mixes have been absolutely awesome for me, when it comes to discovering new bands. Sure, it generally sticks to the most popular songs by said artists, but 1) they're the popular tracks for a reason, and 2) it gets me to explore the rest of that artist's discography.
- MisterTea 9y ago
  I listen to similar plus black metal and found spotify to be decent enough. But as you pointed out, popular songs by popular artists. I have a beef with this, especially when you said: >1) they're the popular tracks for a reason Yes, popular because that's all anyone ever hears. That feeds into the same mindless pop music mentality of distilled top hits playlists which shackles the people themselves, the art, and the artist. Honestly I've found underground and promotional channels on Youtube to be much more explorative and satisfying. Odium Nostrum and Black Metal Promotion have been two very solid channels to follow who feature content that I enjoy which isn't on spotify.
  - KozmoNau7 9y ago
    Sure, there are recommendations for the obvious popular bands, but I've also gotten ones for bands I'd never heard of before, like Heptaedium, Mist of Misery, Ashbringer, Vector of Underground and Kyy. Not all of it is good, but it is definitely interesting. I think it's important to take an active role and explore related artists, instead of only seeing the recommendation playlists. Outside of Spotify, I follow Toilet ov Hell and my friends' recommendations.

KozmoNau7 9y ago

I mostly listen to metal, not big popular metalcore and radio metal, but plenty of death metal, thrash metal, that sort of thing. The discover playlist, radios and daily mixes have been absolutely awesome for me, when it comes to discovering new bands. Sure, it generally sticks to the most popular songs by said artists, but 1) they're the popular tracks for a reason, and 2) it gets me to explore the rest of that artist's discography.

MisterTea 9y ago
I listen to similar plus black metal and found spotify to be decent enough. But as you pointed out, popular songs by popular artists. I have a beef with this, especially when you said: >1) they're the popular tracks for a reason Yes, popular because that's all anyone ever hears. That feeds into the same mindless pop music mentality of distilled top hits playlists which shackles the people themselves, the art, and the artist. Honestly I've found underground and promotional channels on Youtube to be much more explorative and satisfying. Odium Nostrum and Black Metal Promotion have been two very solid channels to follow who feature content that I enjoy which isn't on spotify.
- KozmoNau7 9y ago
  Sure, there are recommendations for the obvious popular bands, but I've also gotten ones for bands I'd never heard of before, like Heptaedium, Mist of Misery, Ashbringer, Vector of Underground and Kyy. Not all of it is good, but it is definitely interesting. I think it's important to take an active role and explore related artists, instead of only seeing the recommendation playlists. Outside of Spotify, I follow Toilet ov Hell and my friends' recommendations.