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One that I use is Mixcloud. Mixcloud has a recommendation algorithm, just like any other streaming site, but the value is that on Mixcloud, the unit is not sing

One that I use is Mixcloud. Mixcloud has a recommendation algorithm, just like any other streaming site, but the value is that on Mixcloud, the unit is not single tracks, but rather mixes, mostly around an hour long. So, during that hour, it's not an algo that mixes the music, but a person, and there are many on Mixcloud who do a good job not just with the selection, but also with the specific order and the transition from one track to another. Some do such a good job that from my favorite mix, I don't even like the particular songs that much, as they are a bit boring and drag out simple ideas for too long. But in the mix they are presented in, every idea of them shines for just the right amount of time, and the way the blend into one another, each of them elevates the next one's experience. Finding DJs and radio people with similar tastes was definitely work, but the payoff was also huge for me. I have many dear favorites that I accumulated over the years, and that I go back to from time to time.

user_7832 3y ago
> Mixcloud Thanks for the suggestion, this sounds interesting. So if I understand right most/all these mixes are human-curated, right? Some of my tastes like Melodic House/Ambient are slightly more popular so I might be able to find a decent mix there.
- npteljes 3y ago
  They are supposed to be human curated, yes. The quality of the mixes definitely vary, but with a bit of time, it will be easy to separate the wheat from the chaff. Mixcloud also has a labeling system, so it will understand things like "melodic house", even having charts for it if it's popular enough. Labels are also a good way to discover music, especially now, with the many specialized net-labels. If by any chance you like dark ambient too, Cryo Chamber on YouTube can be a good one. I find their mixes excellent as background music for reading, for example.
  - user_7832 3y ago
    Thank you! Haven't heard of Cryo Chamber, the biggest ambient name I'm familiar with is Brian Eno, also maybe Justin Boreta or Tycho but I don't think they'll qualify as dark ambient.

user_7832 3y ago

> Mixcloud Thanks for the suggestion, this sounds interesting. So if I understand right most/all these mixes are human-curated, right? Some of my tastes like Melodic House/Ambient are slightly more popular so I might be able to find a decent mix there.

npteljes 3y ago
They are supposed to be human curated, yes. The quality of the mixes definitely vary, but with a bit of time, it will be easy to separate the wheat from the chaff. Mixcloud also has a labeling system, so it will understand things like "melodic house", even having charts for it if it's popular enough. Labels are also a good way to discover music, especially now, with the many specialized net-labels. If by any chance you like dark ambient too, Cryo Chamber on YouTube can be a good one. I find their mixes excellent as background music for reading, for example.
- user_7832 3y ago
  Thank you! Haven't heard of Cryo Chamber, the biggest ambient name I'm familiar with is Brian Eno, also maybe Justin Boreta or Tycho but I don't think they'll qualify as dark ambient.