In today's digital age, the abundance of music available at our fingertips can be both a blessing and a curse. As a DJ, want to find fresh and new tracks that suit your sound and fit in your library, but relying on the usual methods like looking through top charts or youtube & Spotify recommendations can mean you end up playing the same tracks as everyone else. 

Every DJ aims to attain a unique distinct sound of their own, so in this article we will share with you fresh new tools for you to find tracks that suit your sound and help you expand your music library as a DJ without relying on classic mass media recommendations that every one is using.

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1: Maroofy

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This is an absolute GEM for discovering tracks. It really helps you find matching tracks based on audio similarity regardless of popularity.

Instead of working via similar artists, and giving general suggestions in the same way that Spotify or youtube does, Maroofy actually matches the sonic footprint of your tracks to a whole host of suggestions that seamlessly align with your input. Maroofy built an AI model learning from over 120M+ songs to offer you this audio-based similarity exploration.

You can find matching tracks to your favourite ones. Absolutely a gem.

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2: Discover weekly

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If you are a Spotify user, This web app builds on the classic Spotify discover playlists you are used to, but with some really nice features designed for you to dig deeper and find great tracks. It's really built for discovery not streaming.

You can click on your top tracks to get a whole range of suggestions that fit. Just hover your mouse over the tracks for an instant preview, and rapidly make a collection of great tracks from your pre-existing taste profile.

This is a great way to quickly discover similar and matching tracks and instantly export them as Spotify playlists.

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3: Beatport DJ

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Beatport DJ is an indispensable tool for DJs looking to elevate their music discovery and mixing game. This paid service stands out for its exceptional ability to recommend similar tracks that seamlessly match together, making it easier than ever for DJs to curate their sets with cohesive and harmonious transitions. 

Beatport DJ's intuitive interface allows you to explore a vast library of tracks and effortlessly identify complementary tracks that blend well together. 

One of the standout features of Beatport DJ is its shopping list functionality. As you navigate through the platform and discover tracks that pique your interest, you can immediately add them to your shopping list. This smart and convenient feature enables DJs to compile a curated selection of tracks for future purchases, ensuring that you never miss out on the perfect addition to your collection. 

With Beatport DJ, not only can you fine-tune your sets with precision, but you can also expand your music library with confidence, knowing that you're investing in tracks that will seamlessly fit your DJ performances.

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4: Music Map

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This tool is great for discovering new artists specifically. Just type the name of your favourite DJ or producer into the search box, and this tool will create a cloud of related artists to explore. If you click on one of them, the site will provide even more artists that complement that DJ. Down the rabbit hole you go!

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5: 1001 Tracklists

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Need a track ID from a set? Go to 1001 tracklists. It’s the biggest collection of setlists online, and chances are you'll find that banger that no one seemed to know in the comments section.

1001 Tracklists is a crowd sourced database, so has a rich community of djs who are all contributing to the documentation of setlists - no more gatekeeping, just sharing a love for good music.

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In this digital age, the world of music is at your fingertips, waiting to be explored. Armed with these tools and techniques, you're poised to unearth hidden gems that will enrich your music library and set your sound apart from the crowd. Happy digging!