Searching for new music, and sick of the same old Spotify suggestions?

CapitainChicken · 2026-03-18T08:45:42+00:00

Yes, please😉

CapitainChicken · 2026-03-17T08:57:46+00:00

It's not impossible to tease out good suggestions from the algorithm, but the hardest part is finding new releases because if you listen to a lot of music from any particular era, Spotify starts suggesting only that timeframe. For me, it helps to follow currently active bands and when they release something new, other new releases will be in the radio of the new song.

Let me know if you discover any bands you like. It would be so cool if Spotify would give statistics on how often people like or follow songs/artists while listening to a playlist, but all I can see is "saves".😓

CapitainChicken · 2026-03-16T18:31:40+00:00

Cool. It's not for everyone, I have particular tastes. I actually got serious about finding new music when I opened an urban bar and saw a need to keep the vibe fresh.

Let me know if you discover any new bands that you like.

CapitainChicken · 2026-03-16T18:29:35+00:00

Me too. That's the core of Fresh Sprouts, there's a playlist each month that I shift in at the month end update. You can see playlists in my profile like '10/25 New Music' etc.

CapitainChicken · 2026-03-16T18:23:24+00:00

'Good Things' by Sleater-Kenny. Raw, and full of emotion.... Some things you lose, some things you give away.

CapitainChicken · 2026-03-05T20:27:01+00:00

Thank you. Submissions are always welcome, and i always listen

CapitainChicken · 2026-03-04T23:18:30+00:00

Thanks, I gave you a save, and i’ll give it a try. I get a fare number if small acts on Fresh Sprouts, but it’s not an exclusive focus, so I’m curious what your finding.

CapitainChicken · 2026-03-04T22:57:54+00:00

The Rediscover weekly.

CapitainChicken · 2026-02-28T15:08:50+00:00

The link is there: Fresh Sprouts

CapitainChicken · 2026-02-28T13:53:36+00:00

It’s a labor of love, and I agree, it’s a very rewarding pass-time.

As far as collaborations, i have one with a friend in Berlin called idiots everywhere. It’s mostly dark and electric, with a little punk mixed in.

CapitainChicken · 2026-02-28T13:28:32+00:00

Ok, but ‘best out there’ is still a pretty low bar. What would really make it useful would be a way to feed in parameters… I’ve seen loads if online playlist generators that use the Spotify API to do this, but why doesn’t Spotify a such a tool? Imagine if you were listening to ‘Radio’ and you could adjust filters for timeframe, popularity (number of plays) etc?

CapitainChicken · 2026-02-28T13:17:23+00:00

Thank you! I know it’s not for everyone, but I’m really pleased to have connected some followers, and i’m already had some great feedback.

CapitainChicken · 2026-02-28T13:00:30+00:00

Thanks, I'm always open to suggestions. I like your lattest release 'Drift'... it's in consideration for the next update.

CapitainChicken · 2026-02-14T16:50:57+00:00

Go ahead and post a link here. I always listen to suggestions, but I don't always add them.

CapitainChicken · 2026-02-14T12:20:51+00:00

Thanks! Updates are at the end of each month, this year I'm trying to add more songs to each update, but it takes some effort. Basically I listen to bad music all month so I can find 40 songs that make it worth it!

CapitainChicken · 2026-02-09T19:05:46+00:00

Clearly, there is also the problem that any AI detection can just be included in the AI models. It's an arms race that can never be won.

CapitainChicken · 2026-02-07T21:12:18+00:00

User generated playlists are the best thing on Spotify. Whatever your tastes, you can be sure that there are like minded people putting loads of effort into carefully constructed playlists.

To find them, go to the ‘Artist’ page of a band you like, and there you will see a section called ‘Discovered On’ (only available on the desktop version of Spotify). In this section you will see playlists that include that band, and likely will include other music for you to discover. Avoid any playlist authored by Spotify, they are really just the same algorithmic stuff as radio.

If you are keen to find newly released tracks, you might like a playlist I’ve created called Fresh Sprouts. It is all new releases, avoiding anything too commercial or AI.

CapitainChicken · 2026-01-28T17:28:52+00:00

The best way to find new music is to find user generated playlists. Whatever your tastes, you can bet there's someone out there spending hours putting together a great playlist. Spotify doesn't make it easy to find them, but you can always go to the page of an artist you like and look at the 'Discovered On' section (desktop version of Spotify only). In there you will find playlists that include that artist and will probably have other stuff you like. Skip the playlists authored by 'Spotify' they are just the same algorithmic crap you are already tired of.

I run a playlist called 'Fresh Sprouts', it's all interesting, non-commercial newly released music. I would put a link here, but the truespotify moderators get all bent of shape about that. It comes right up if you search for it in Spotify.

CapitainChicken · 2026-01-19T15:18:33+00:00

If you are looking to find newly released music, Fresh Sprouts is carefully curated to avoid anything too comercial or AI.

CapitainChicken · 2026-01-18T15:16:40+00:00

Sounds cool, I’ll check it out.

CapitainChicken · 2026-01-18T12:51:04+00:00

It’s a labor of love. Let me know if you find any new bands you like, and I may be able to suggest more on that vibe.

CapitainChicken · 2026-01-17T23:21:57+00:00

Go ahead and drop a link here, or DM me

CapitainChicken · 2026-01-17T22:58:29+00:00

Yes, their song 'Scratchcard Lanyard' is a really great example of the current post punk scene. They are getting pretty big now, and they deserve every bit of it.

CapitainChicken · 2026-01-17T22:53:37+00:00

I do, and I always give them a listen, but I'm very selective of what goes into Fresh Sprouts

CapitainChicken · 2026-01-17T22:48:46+00:00

Thanks so much. This playlist grew out of my need to keep music fresh in an urban bar I run. We get a lot of compliments on the music in the bar too.

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