A simpler, lower-tech alternative is to subscribe to Bandcamp newsletters. Infinite discoverability to be had and any purchases made directly support artists.
There are also excellent listener-supported radio stations that are dedicated to nothing but introducing people to really cool music they wouldn't otherwise hear. Examples:
- KEXP (Seattle, WA)
- KCRW (Los Angeles, CA)
- KUTX (Austin, TX)
- WYEP (Pittsburgh, PA)
- So many college radio stations; they still exist and are probably going to see a resurgence now that the youngs are detaching from tech
(Soapbox: I believe that algorithmic music discoverability works for music _you already like and listen to_ but is terrible for music _you haven't heard before but might like_.)
There are also excellent listener-supported radio stations that are dedicated to nothing but introducing people to really cool music they wouldn't otherwise hear. Examples:
- KEXP (Seattle, WA)
- KCRW (Los Angeles, CA)
- KUTX (Austin, TX)
- WYEP (Pittsburgh, PA)
- So many college radio stations; they still exist and are probably going to see a resurgence now that the youngs are detaching from tech
(Soapbox: I believe that algorithmic music discoverability works for music _you already like and listen to_ but is terrible for music _you haven't heard before but might like_.)