The jury is out. Spotify playlists have replaced radio stations as the primary way to discover new music. The platform is the established kingpin of the streaming world and has poured many resources into perfecting its playlist functionality.
But with over 100k songs being released daily on Spotify, it is all too easy to drown in the deluge of artists and music. But putting your faith in the wealth of independent curators and playlisters on Spotify can be an easy way to cut through the noise and have a reliable stream of amazing, undiscovered music on Spotify being served directly to you.
But with the barrier of entry for making a playlist being non-existent, even finding good playlists to discover new music can be a hassle. So we did the heavy lifting for you and listed our absolute favorite playlists for discovered unknown artists on Spotify.
So let’s dive in…
UOAK’s Playlists
UOAK has slowly worked his way up to being one of the biggest players in the playlisting game, while still managing to give support and credit to smaller and up-and-coming artists. He has a handful of playlists that are expertly curated every single week that features some of the best-undiscovered talents in the game, making his playlists an invaluable resource for discovering fresh new music for your DJs sets and playlists of your own.
Songspire Records’ Progressive House Playlist
Songspire is a well-loved label and imprint in the world of electronic house and progressive underground music and their playlists are a simple extension of that ethos.
Updated very frequently to include the best and hottest new tracks in the genres that Songspire Records is producing, the couple playlists that they maintain each week are a constant source of inspiration and value.
The Grand Sound’s Relaxing Focus Music
Originally establishing its presence on YouTube as one of the leading music channels on the platform, The Grand Sound has seamlessly made the transition over to Spotify playlisting as well and keeps a multitude of weekly-updated playlists that are tastefully curated for a variety of moods. Our personal favorite is the Progressive House playlist, but they have a handful of other perfectly curated ones in the deep house genres and beyond.
Magnetic’s Fresh Cuts Playlist
Working directly at the forefront of the music industry and actively searching for new and undiscovered music to share with you is literally our job, and this playlist is actively cycling through some of the favorite tunes the Magnetic staff find daily, weekly, and constantly.
Jake Kaiser’s Melodic Mood Playlist
Jake Kaiser is one of Colorado’s most talented producers who is quickly on the rise for his unique take on the melodic house genre. His well-curated Spotify playlists have been an incredible tool for him to support smaller artists and involve himself with larger acts, and it’s no wonder why thousands of producers and fans alike flock to his playlists every single week for fresh, new, and unknown artists on Spotify.
Anden’s Sound Room
Anden is a brother-duo who has exploded over the past two years off of their immaculate production style and awe-inspiring live sets. During their stint in Brooklyn, the boys had a successful string of parties that they branded as Sound Room. And while those parties are on a current hiatus, the vibe lives on in this playlist and is constantly updated with the hottest underground dance music in the industry.
Having recently joined Yotto’s A&Ring team at his Odd One Out label, you know the quality and curation is second to none in this playlist.
James Flower’s ‘Deep Melodic’ Playlist
James Flower was recently picked up by the Discotexas team to help grow the label, and with those career moves on the near horizons for him, it only goes to show his prowess at finding new and undiscovered artists with which to involve himself. His Deep Melodic playlist is his main stomping ground for his love of discovering fresh and new acts and is a great way to stay up to date with the best names in the underground world of dance music.
Jack Trades’ Deep Chill Sessions Playlist
Jack Trades is a phenomenal Canadian-based producer making some of the best chill, laid-back melodic house music in the game. His recent accolades include being supported by Myon on his Tales From Another World mix compilation and he’s set himself up for success in the coming years with his amazing and dialed-in sound.
His Deep Chill Sessions playlist is a continuation of this sound and is a great way to find new and undiscovered music that fits in the line of the producer’s own style of production. I can’t recommend this playlist enough, as the producer’s lively and welcoming personality is heard throughout this masterfully-curated and frequently-updated playlist.
Soave Music
Soave Music is a powerhouse music group with some of the biggest playlists in the game, and they’ve maintained the growth and momentum of these playlists for good reason; they’re incredible.
Soave has dozens of playlists for literally any mood you could possibly imagine, ranging from pop-friendly workhouse playlists to deep and underground techno. Their melodic house and progressive house playlists are our clear and obvious favorites, but checking out their profile is sure to find a wealth of undiscovered gems for your own library.
The Wolfe Den
Sam WOLFE is an underground producer of melodic house and techno and The Wolfe Den playlist is his way of offering a tight-knit community of his fans a place to congregate and dig into his favorite music that’s dropped over the past week or so.
If you’re a fan of more driving, club-friendly tunes Sam’s playlist is a great way to find new tracks for your playlists and DJ sets.
Relaxing Electronic by Monstercat
Monstercat has their playlisting game down to a science, and with a myriad of different playlists for a variety of activities, it’s worth heading over to their main profile on Spotify to find a handful of playlists to match your day’s agenda.
Their Relaxing Electronic playlist is a clean and easy recommendation for any Magnetic reader, as it’s expertly curated and updated constantly to have a steady rotation of the best, laid-back beats that hit the airwaves.
Different Twins Records’ Playlistlists
Different Twins is an Italian record label actively releasing some of the more chill and laid-back music that fits perfectly into any easy-listening setting. Whether you’re studying at the library or looking to have lively beats in the background at your house party, you are in good hands with this label – which constantly puts undiscovered talent and underground producers into the spotlight with its massive playlists.
Final Thoughts On Discovering Unknown Artists
Writing tracks and building a solid discography is challenging enough for most artists and trying to build a brand from the ground up adds to the struggle. Luckily, the digital age has made it substantially easier to market one’s music to the masses and we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to figuring out where to host and have our music listened to.
Spotify is undoubtedly the best way to get your music out there and playlists are an effective tool to bring you, new listeners. Leveraging a Spotify promotion service can help you achieve steady, organic growth and with a little bit of patience, your music has a fighting chance of gaining significant traction on the platform.
There are many excellent services out there, but if you’re short on time, I recommend checking out Partnered Projects. An artist-focused technology company, Partnered Projects has built an awesome service aimed at providing and simplifying high-quality music promotion across all reputable platforms.
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
