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FLuidXsaLe
hi, are you still using the companion for spotify app? if so, does it work for you lately. I've been stuck for several weeks now, as the new releases function gets stuck and fails, with a message something about "server busy, please try again". after about 100 tries again, I'm starting to look for other options. any such issues on your end?
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James-Joul
Hey! I haven't used it in quite a while, but giving it a try now and I'm encountering the same issue. I just reinstalled the app, and after logging in again I can't get past a captcha - the elements don't load properly to continue. Someone left a review this month with the same "server busy" issue. A few years ago I contacted the developer and he was able to help me find the cause of a rare bug with the app. I'm not sure when the last time it was updated or if it's still being supported, but there's a contact email on the Windows Store. I might send them an email too just to see what's happening with the app.
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James-Joul
[Update] Contacted the dev by email. Not hopeful I'll get a reply, but we'll see. Did a quick 10 mins searching online for another viable alternative and came across someone recommending this: https://spotifyreleaselist.netlify.app/ Gave it a brief try and seems to work great. Imported new releases into a playlist (3,656 tracks) instantly. I'll look into it more when I have the time, but it seems worth checking out.
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FLuidXsaLe
nice, thanks for looking into it. now I'm wondering what is your process lately for catching new releases?
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James-Joul
I just haven't been listening to as much music as I used to. The number of new releases I want to listen to piled up so high that I just can't get through them. So I just stopped looking for more and adding to it. I've experimented some more with this SpotifyReleaseList site and checked out the developer's GitHub page for it. It has a lot of useful filters and options. Even if the companion app gets fixed, I think I'll be using this instead going forward. Spotify also has its own "What's New" page (bell icon) that highlights your new releases. It seems to go back up to 2 weeks.
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FLuidXsaLe
I'm inclined to agree, the filters on this new option seem better than the companion app. I too spend less time these days chasing new releases than I used to, but I still want to keep up with a lot of artists, so apps like this make it easier to do so with less time spent. thanks again
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James-Joul
My favourite genres seem to change all of the time. But I'm a big fan of Indie Pop, Synthwave, Female-fronted Metal, Post-Rock and Ambient Electronic stuff. Love music with female vocalists, too! I'll check those artists out. Thanks!
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FLuidXsaLe
magdalena bay https://open.spotify.com/album/1ERrUvG31thFCxdwWUoJrY?si=2b8e140d6335402c
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FLuidXsaLe
recc HYKN https://open.spotify.com/track/4iqFNC1sGVgqS2sYrZAHST?si=c3841e20fc424a25
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FLuidXsaLe
I made this summary of my favorite records of the year.. https://spunkrock.org/newmusic-blog/test1-bycpt-tdhpk-byt9d-8anw3-8e5th-xyewa-w5dl3-zy86x
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FLuidXsaLe
2 good reccs, thanks. I'm especially glad you caught south haven.. try this https://www.last.fm/music/Defences.
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James-Joul
I agree! Thanks for the recommendation. Try this song: "Old Shoes" by Lydia Evangeline. Also, the new album from Bryde is good :)
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AWildYouth
Hey, I've got some decent new artists for you: Humbird & GHOST GRL. Also, is that bio from Fleurie's sirens? I love that song's atmosphere
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James-Joul
So many artists out there, each with their own unique sound and style. I never thought I'd end up listening to this many, but I guess they just add up over the years! :)
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AWildYouth
Thanks for recommending Paper Aeroplanes! I listened to Bryde before but had no idea she was also in a band. Just my type of music as you predicted :)
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FLuidXsaLe
interesting new release from 'tomorrow is lost' https://www.last.fm/music/Tomorrow+Is+Lost
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Disillusion1313
Listened!) So many synth/retrowave music! I usually prefer witchhouse in electronic but it was interesting. Golovin plays unusual mix, but here in Russia he is not well known( My favorite from the list is Paper Aeroplanes - good dreamy music. In this year Lucy Daydream make great dreamy album in contiguous ganre. Enemy Inside - good, but sympho metal is near to dead - nothing new and all is the same(
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Disillusion1313
Thx! Will listen all this albums! Djent? - unexpectedly! "Sorry" by Meg is great. Her best album for now. Last album was much weaker+strange obsession by Kate Bush+parody "Star Wars" band - for god's sake!)
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Disillusion1313
Hi! 2019 is coming to an end, and our compatibility is still high) Which albums are most remembered this year?
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FLuidXsaLe
check out the new 'AELONIA' if you haven't yet https://open.spotify.com/album/1nBCIg5UAsHEXWLkYEIvUz?si=ChUKo4gERQ-vYoO0u16IGQ
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FLuidXsaLe
I thought the new EP by this group was pretty good .. .. https://www.last.fm/music/Poison+Crow
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FLuidXsaLe
new record I like .. .. https://open.spotify.com/album/3hTYWmRjYaRyEapXKhCwNy?si=Th3-iLcFQdGKYN6gMZmSRw
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FLuidXsaLe
mettle has a new short record I'm enjoying. .. .. https://www.last.fm/music/Mëttle
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FLuidXsaLe
something interesting from last year... .. https://www.last.fm/music/in+your+prime
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a_d_grank
Any chance you're digging Crown The Empire? I think I saw your comment on their page :) In case you miss Dave - now that he's parted ways with the band - we've recorded a single with Dave Escamilla on guest vocals, would appreciate if you gave it a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGfXrYJnXfA
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GunsAndHorses93
I really like it. In my opinion, the best songs are Supernova, Holy Ground, In Vain, Mad World and Trophy Hunter, but they're all good.
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garynotrashcoug
Glad to see you're still around James! Hope you had a great holiday and here's wishing you a happy new year!
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FLuidXsaLe
only singles so far, but I'm excited about the new group "Gina and the Eastern Block" https://www.last.fm/music/Gina+And+The+Eastern+Block
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