#NerdsUnite: App idea built off of @Spotify

Dec 27

Argh! I have this idea that I have to get out of my head and I hope someone can make so I can actually buy it.

Bit of a backstory first ...

I'm an AVID music consumer. I have unlimited on spotify and pandora. I shit you not when I say that I listen to music 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The problem with this is that I get SO sick of my playlists. Even Pandora and spotify radio!! You would think that the "randomness" of their algorithms would be enough, but alas after consuming such an absurd amount of music it all starts to repeat.

What I want is curated playlists based on personalities to solve this problem. I'd totally pay for it too!

Here's what I was thinking ...

1) Create an app for Spotify to utilize their library.

2) Have actual playlists, not stations, updated weekly based on certain personality types. (Approximately 16 in total)

It needs to be displayed in an extremely personal manner. The crux of all of this lies the relatability to each playlist creator.

Ex: Presenting John. <insert photo> He's a chef, who likes going to raves on the weekend and listens to trance while he cooks.

Then John (who should actually be a cook who listens to trance) creates playlists released every Monday with approximately 6 hours of music on each list.

Alt Ex: Presenting Sarah. <insert photo> She's a teenager who loves chasing boys just as much as going to the mall on the weekends to find the perfect outfit.

Then Sarah (who should actually be a boy crazy teenager) creates a top 40/ teeny bopper playlist released every Monday with approximately 6 hours of music on each list.

Alt Ex: Presenting Maggie. <insert photo> She's a late 20 something that runs a spin studio in Downtown Los Angeles.

Then Maggie (who should actually be a 20 something with a spin studio) creates a super fast paced workout playlist released every Monday with approximately 6 hours of music on each list.

The listener then relates to their own different moods and personality types and can then identify with each curated playlist.

I love love love checking out new playlists but the problem is they're not updated enough. Furthermore, the radio option doesn't allow for relistening. Sometimes I'll FREAK out when I hear an epic stream on pandora but it's all too random. There needs to be a consistency created around this.

I pay $10 for Spotify a month but I'd be SUPER happy to pay another $10 or $15 on top of this to have access to the playlists.

Food for thought. Maybe this is out there already. If it is will you let me know!! I'd love to check it out.

Thanks nerds!!

#nerdsunite

UPDATE: The app I'm describing is out there and called Songza. I just downloaded it and will def provide feedback. DUDES! They have a playlist called "90s slumber party" .... I think I'm in love. =) =) =) Thanks Chad for the recommendation!!!