Spotify & Pop culture (intersection of tags)

One of the underrated joys of college radio: discovering artists you’ve literally never heard before. I took a WXAV college radio playlist, turned it into Spotify, and then asked last.fm: “Which of these artists have I never heard before?”

Here's an idea to make music playing more intentional. Make printouts of your favorite albums, complete with QR codes for instant online listening.

It feels like 49% of jazz is played really fast. 49% of jazz is played really slow. 1% is just right.

Ever wondered where the artists you listen to come from? Or if there are any good bands from Kazakhstan? There is a tool that takes all the music you listen to, and it checks the country of every artist.

Imagine a radio show playing ONE song from EACH Spotify genre. It'd take 8 years to finish! Anyone want to DJ?

In an age of streaming singles, imagine a station that celebrates whole albums, providing insights between songs. It's a deep dive into the artistry behind the music. 📀🎧

What combines kazoos, scatting, muppet voices, a Billboard 100 appearance, and played on Captain Kangaroo? Answer: this song!

Are you a Star Wars fan, but find the traditional soundtracks overplayed? You might find some tunes you like in Disney’s new monster list of 361 Star Wars tracks. Called “Star Wars Complete“, this playlist lasts for 22 hours and…

Every week Spotify makes a custom playlist of 30 songs just for you—based on what you listen to. It’s sort of like a close friend making a very personal playlist for you. In fact, it’s even more personal in a…