Find the stuff that's similar to what you already like and branch out from there

I recently was looking to find something new to listen too. I’m 58 and feel I’ve heard it all. I’ve never really explored country outside of the classic and some of the fun hits. I looked up Rolling Stones top 100 country Albums of all time and started at number one. Made myself listen through the album in It’s entirety (like we used to back in the day) and it was a fun journey. Found many new songs I love. Try the top ten in a few genres.

I envy the young for having so much great music to discover. But I don’t envy the overwhelming abundance to dig through. Watch documentaries on music and artist. Helps develop a deeper understanding of the music.

Don't compare yourself to others, comparison is the thief of joy. Enjoy what you enjoy, and don't be so hard on yourself for it.

As far as ideas for music, I think it's important to consider what you're looking for, and why. If you want to know what to look for, you'll find it pretty quickly if you think about the answers you get to those questions. Without details, it's hard to offer much direction without just hoping the ideas apply to what you're looking for.

Oh, my, I think the huge issue is there is too much to choose from now. If I was being introduced to music now I would be insane. Since I'm older we would only hear music as it was being created and limited on the radio...albums came out slowly, not every few minutes. So we had a lot of time to absorb the music, figure what we liked, sitting with the album and listening to the music over and over. BUT that doesn't help you here. Here is a thought...start at the beginning...look up videos from the 70s and see if a genre hits you, if not, try the 80s, then the 90s, etc. You may go down rabbit holes but hopefully you can pin down what moves you. You may like one band for 6 months and then never listen to them again but what the heck.

For me, Bob Dylan’s Theme Time Radio Hour has been a gold mine of great music I hadn’t heard before. You can find the episodes online.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5711kB7eQIV1GJGtPGdzgJ?si=99d364e382c7478d

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0h8N54O1nwAL3iD5ysvXxa?si=eeeb970e675e4ff1

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77AlvvDKcd3IAjoe3AavRV?si=7dd49136a2874885

here's a few playlists of what I like, and some of my music

The new Spotify Ai DJ plays a mix of stuff you already listen to and recommendations. I have been using it for a bit and have found some songs I love.

I have had success playing videos on Youtube and playing their suggestions

Just go nuts. Expose yourself to as much as possible. When you find something you like, do some research on it. Look it up on Reddit or rym, see what other people think of it.

Well, what are the 5 artists? Maybe start looking into artists closely associated with them. It can definitely be overwhelming, but maybe just taking it one artist at a time could help

Discover weekly on Spotify

Release radar on Spotify

Click your favourite songs on Spotify and click "song radio" it will make a short playlist with songs that are similar to the one you clicked

On Spotify, Search for a specific genre or vibe and there will be many playlists with that genre made by users.

Find a radio station that plays your favourite genre

I have a diverse music taste and what helps if I find a song I like, I'll do the play off radio on spotify, maybe find one or another similar. I'll also type 2023 "insert genre here" and see what comes up. For instance I do that to find new metalcore or I'll specifically search a song I love to find remixes of it. Discover weekly on spotify also throws me some bangers

Just search up genres you’re interested in and a whole load of playlists will show up.

Don’t feel too bad about it, I only listen to a couple genres from a handful of artists. I don’t think anyone truly judges somebody’s music taste because it’s all personal preference in the end so don’t worry

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Kruder & Dorfmeister, Morcheeba & the Chemical Brothers while you’re at it

I bet his record company was p1$$ed when they realised they had forgotten to include the word "different" on his contract to make albums for them!

Great band.

Check out New Radicals , similar funky vibe. Sadly only one album was made but it is so damn good.

Learned about them from Napolean Dynamite and yeah they're great

I don't listen to them much, but when I do, chances are I'm looping Feels Like It Should for the eleventy zillionth time.

-sighs- time to dig out Songs In The Key Of Life again....

They are so good

"Coming off the high listening to jamiroquai"

He's great! I've never had the chance to catch him live but a friend of mine booked tickets to a festival in the UK at the end of summer and he's headlining the Friday!

Should be a very, very funky night 😁😁

Yep it’s about his car.

Yessssssss. Quick recommendation, if I like I do it is one of their best songs, had it stuck in my head all day