{"id":8716,"date":"2023-12-27T12:25:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T17:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/samplehuntcom.local\/?p=8716"},"modified":"2024-03-21T17:00:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T21:00:17","slug":"how-to-find-samples-on-spotify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samplehuntcom.local\/how-to-find-samples-on-spotify\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Spotify to Dig for Samples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Spotify is not only the biggest music streaming platform, but it’s also a useful tool for sample hunting. And while it may have some shortcomings for online crate digging, it still has features that can help to uncover fresh samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spotify is best used for music discovery. With over 70 million songs available, you’ll have access to a massive collection of music from different genres, eras, and styles. This wide variety opens up opportunities for uncovering musical styles that you would never otherwise know about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And as you find artists whose music has potential for sampling, you can use Spotify to dive into their discographies to find more sampling opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But keep in mind that Spotify also has some limitations for e-diggers. First, it doesn’t allow you to download audio. Second, its catalog is focused on more popular music, which means you won’t find as many obscure tracks. For these reasons, I suggest supplementing your efforts with a tool like Crate Stash<\/a> to find rare records that don’t exist on Spotify. But if you’re just getting started and need a quick way to listen to different music, then Spotify is the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, let’s dive into some strategies for finding samples on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A great way to start your search is with specific moods or themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you’re looking for something funky, sad, uplifting, or mysterious, Spotify has got you covered. It includes playlists curated by both experts and regular users who share themed playlists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To search by mood or theme, start by thinking about the kind of feeling you want to convey in your music. Do you want it to be calming and ambient? Or maybe energetic and uplifting? Once you have an idea in mind, type relevant keywords into Spotify’s search bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll get a list of songs and playlists that you can start digging through. When you find a playlist that aligns with the mood you’re going for, take some time to listen to the tracks and identify any potential samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, you can search Spotify for genre-based playlists. Start by exploring the most popular playlists in your desired genre. In the early phases, look for collections of songs that represent the essence of the genre. By listening to these tracks, you can gain insights into the characteristics and elements that define that particular style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you’ve familiarized yourself with the main genre, dig deeper into sub-genres by exploring related playlists. Each genre has its own sub-genres, with its own unique sound and style. These sub-genre playlists allow you to dive into musical niches that can offer lesser-known tracks for you to sample.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSearch by mood or theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Use genre-based playlists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Explore playlists from curators and tastemakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n