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As a carefree college student with plenty of time to kill after classes and before marching band duties, I prided myself on staying on top of all the new music that came out every day.It wasn’t that hard for me to stay in the know, since there was an abundance of blogs showcasing new artists, and my dorm mates were generous with their musical recommendations. Even after I graduated from my alma mater, I stayed in all types of musical circles that never let me fall behind whenever a new song by a popular or emerging artist started gaining popularity.Now, as a man in his late 30s whose time is occupied by work and tons of other personal responsibilities, it’s gotten hard for me to follow all the newest releases from my favorite musical genres. Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, do a great job of exposing me to fresh artists, but I’ve had one too many instances of being disappointed by their biggest songs.I figured ChatGPT would make for a great musical tastemaker and lead me to the promised land of new tunes. That trick definitely did the job, as it exposed me to the best sources for brand-new songs and songs I never knew about beforehand.Freshening up my playlists for the summer and beyond
