How to Build Your Own Discovery System
A repeatable 30‑minute weekly ritual: find, shortlist, revisit, and keep only the tracks that last.
The 30‑Minute Loop
Discovery time‑box, shortlist 3–5, revisit in a week...
Signal to Keep a Track
If it works in two contexts—late night + commute—it stays.
Maintaining the List
Rotate monthly and archive without guilt.
Avoiding Burnout
Small, consistent sessions beat marathon skims.
Updated Oct 01, 2025
Shortlist Rules that Stick
Limit adds to three per session. If a track still stands out a week later in a different context (late‑night vs commute), it earns a permanent slot.
Notes Beat Memory
A five‑word note—‘breathy lead, lo‑fi drums, confessional’—saves time and avoids relistening loops. Your notes become a personal rubric over time.
Avoiding Decision Fatigue
Set a timer. Close the app when it rings. Discovery works better as a ritual than a binge.
Updated Oct 01, 2025