What I Listen for When Choosing Music for My Hand-Curated Playlists

I’m looking for music with originality, creativity, and depth. Originality is always part of it. Creativity and depth can show up in different ways.

A track might not have much depth, but something about its melody and structure, paired with its originality, catches my attention.

Other times, it’s the originality and depth that draw me in. The creativity may not be obvious, but I think there’s a level of creativity in depth.

I’m looking for tracks that make me feel something. Maybe they’re inspiring in one way or another, or they just make me feel good. Something that makes me smile and say, “Damn, great work.”

I’m not looking for specific instruments or tunings, or anything rigid like that. It just has to feel right and flow with the vibe of the playlist.

If you’re planning to submit music, take a few minutes to check out the playlists and get a good feel for what’s on there. That should give you a sense of where your music would fit and which playlist would complement your work.

Feel free to submit your music. Submissions are free, and I listen to every single one. That doesn’t guarantee placement, but I appreciate you taking the time to share your work with me.

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