Nothing is more satisfying than a playlist filled with new EDM music you just discovered. I’m sure we can all agree that everything is better when you have new music to look forward to – whether it be working out at the gym, going on a long road trip, putting together a live set, or even just jamming out in your room while folding laundry. Finding new EDM music can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Follow these tips to keep your playlist updated with the hottest drops and heaviest bass all year long.
Table of Contents:
- Music Streaming Platforms
- SoundCloud
- Spotify
- Finding New EDM Songs on Social Media
Music Streaming Platforms To Find New EDM Songs
Thanks to technology and the lovely internet, we have music streaming services available to us right at our fingertips. These streaming services make it super easy to like and share music, organize music into playlists, discover new songs, and even upload tunes of your own to share with the world. It’s beautiful seeing how easily music can be shared and streamed with people across the globe nowadays. Does anybody else remember using mp3 converters to download audio from a YouTube video in 2010 to upload to your iTunes? What a time to be alive…
SoundCloud
SoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform and music-sharing website for both listeners and creators. Anyone can listen for free and anyone can upload tracks, as long as you own the rights to do so. Discover and play over 265 million music tracks, upload your own tunes, promote your favorite tracks, and share audio with family, friends, and followers.
Tips To Finding New EDM Music on SoundCloud
SoundCloud is a popular music streaming platform that releases unofficial bootlegs and remixes that may not be available on other platforms. If you’re in need of new music, see what artists and tracks your favorite DJs are listening to! Sometimes all you need to do is a little bit of digging. Search your favorite artists on SoundCloud and head to their profile. Go through their likes and reposts and see what they’re listening to! Another good tip is to check out who your favorite artists are collabing with. They may not be big names, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have good tunes!
SoundCloud also puts together a SoundCloud Weekly playlist that is updated every Monday and made just for you. The SoundCloud Weekly playlist uses an algorithm that is based on your listening history, along with your likes, reposts, and shares. With this information, the playlist makes recommendations on what you may like to hear next.
Spotify
Spotify is a digital music, podcast, and video streaming service that gives you access to millions of songs from a variety of genres and artists, along with podcasts and other content from creators all over the world.
Tips To Finding New EDM Music on Spotify
Your Spotify experience will become more customized to your personal taste and interest as you start to listen to more music. Spotify uses a complex algorithm to recommend music based on your listening history, as well as curated playlists and internet radio stations.
Once you’ve used Spotify for a decent amount of time, the platform will put together a Based On Your Recent Listening section with song recommendations to help you discover new music and artists. A Daily Mix playlist will also be generated based on your listening activity.
Spotify’s Discover Weekly is your weekly mixtape of fresh music that is updated every Monday. The playlist is based on your listening history and crafted just for you. Spotify also features Release Radar which is a playlist of new releases that updates every Friday. Listeners can catch all the latest new music from the artists they follow, listen to, and other artists Spotify thinks you will like. Check out the Spotify playlist New Music Friday Cratediggers for new dance and electronic music that is handpicked and updated weekly!
Where To Find New EDM Music on Social Media
Social media is a great tool to use to find new music. Follow your favorite artists on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to stay up to date with new releases. Most artists make it very well known when they release new tracks. They also share other important information regarding shows and tour dates.
Reddit is another great platform to browse to help you discover new music. There are tons of Reddit groups and communities that are related to the EDM that include different threads about new releases. Be sure to check out WTF is Coming Out Friday on Reddit!
Conclusion
Finding new EDM songs can seem a bit tricky, but all it takes is a little digging! From music streaming services to social media, there are so many ways to find good new music. Searching for new music is a fun way to discover new artists and expand your music taste and interests. We hope these tips and advice help your compile an awesome playlist filled with lots of bass and tons of drops! Be sure to head to our blog for more helpful information such as How To Stay Awake During A Rave or How To Keep Cool During A Music Festival.
Juliet Norelli has been a part of the rave community for 10 years. She shares her knowledge through writing to give helpful tips and advice to all ravers.