How to bust your Spotify feedback loop and find new music

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions By Victoria Turk | 11.08.22 If you're listening to music right now, chances are you didn't choose what to put on—you outsourced it to an algorithm. Such is the popularity of recommendation systems that we've come to rely on them to serve us what we want without us even having to ask, with music streaming services such as Spotify and Deezer using personalized systems to suggest playlists or tracks tailored to the user. Generally, these systems are very good. The problem, for some, is that they're perhaps really too good. They've figured out your taste, know exactly what you listen to, and recommend more of the same until you're stuck in an endless pit of ABBA recordings (just me?). But what if you want to break out of your usual routine and try something new? Can you train or trick the algorithm into suggesting a more diverse range? If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. How to Bust Your Spotify Feedback Loop and Find New Music Does the algorithm know you too well? Here's how to shake up your recommendations for a more varied listening experience. Where to Buy Vinyl Records Online and in Person The best way to support your favorite musicians is by going straight to the source. How to Set a Maximum Limit on Your Phone's Volume Whether you want to protect your ears or just standardize sound across apps, these tips can help. How to Mix and Match Wireless Smart Speakers With Ease Yes, you can use devices from different brands. And yes, location definitely matters. How to Make Your Musical Magnum Opus on an iPad From recording to mixing tracks, Apple's tablet might be all you need to get a song out of your head and in front of your fans. GET WIRED Get 1 year of WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now. Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions