
### Spotify Unwrapped

Like every other Spotify user, I *greatly* look forward each year to the Spotify Unwrapped present every winter.

This year, they went a little crazy with defining genre descriptions based on distinct listening periods, ie
**Goblincore fantasy indie folk**.

Let's see how ChatGPT handles these interesting new genres!


![Spotify Unwrapped 2024: Goblincore Indie](/deep-track-ai/img/posts/spotify_unwrapped_2024_goblincore.jpeg "Spotify Unwrapped 2024: Goblincore Indie")

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### AI Prompt

> Can you describe what "Goblincore fantasy indie folk" might look like as a music genre and give 10-15 artists & songs that would represent that genre. Give a serious answer. A fun answer. Then the artists/songs


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### Response

### **Serious Answer**  
*Goblincore fantasy indie folk* is an imagined music genre that blends the aesthetic and themes of **Goblincore**—a niche subculture that celebrates the beauty of nature’s grit, decay, and oddities—with the storytelling and earthy instrumentals of **fantasy folk** and **indie folk** music.  

Musically, the genre would be characterized by:  
- **Acoustic, rustic instrumentation**: fiddles, mandolins, banjos, dulcimers, harps, accordions, and flutes.  
- **Raw, lo-fi production**: intimate recordings with ambient sounds like rain, footsteps, or forest noise.  
- **Nature-focused lyrics**: stories of moss-covered rocks, toads, mushrooms, autumn winds, and forgotten glades.  
- **Otherworldly storytelling**: drawing inspiration from folklore, fairytales, and creatures that lurk beneath gnarled roots or in abandoned ruins.  
- **Ethereal vocals**: delicate, hushed harmonies, alongside rougher, impish voices that feel like spirits or goblins singing in hidden burrows.  

Overall, this genre feels both whimsical and dark, evoking visions of earthy landscapes where magic and decay coexist.  

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### **Fun Answer**  
Imagine stumbling into a damp, mossy forest clearing. There’s a gathering of goblins, elves, and fae playing a makeshift concert. A goblin plucks a battered lute, a sprite dances with bells on her ankles, and a bard hums a tune about mushrooms and forgotten treasures. Their music drifts through the leaves—sometimes gentle, sometimes chaotic—like the soundtrack to a woodland adventure where you might trip over a stone and find a pocket of gold or a talking toad.  

In this world:  
- Goblins write songs about their love of mud, stolen trinkets, and half-eaten fruits.  
- Fae creatures sing eerie, soft melodies about lost love and ancient trees.  
- Indie folk musicians hum about the melancholy beauty of decay, wildflowers growing through ruins, and the wonder of simple things.  

Basically, it’s the music you’d hear if **Mumford & Sons joined a goblin caravan for a magical road trip.**  

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### **Artists & Songs That Could Represent "Goblincore Fantasy Indie Folk"**  

1. **The Oh Hellos** – *"Like the Dawn"*  
   - Soft, expansive indie folk with fairytale-like lyrics.  

2. **Fleet Foxes** – *"White Winter Hymnal"*  
   - Ethereal harmonies and earthy, nostalgic sounds.  

3. **Agnes Obel** – *"Riverside"*  
   - Haunting vocals with natural, dreamlike imagery.  

4. **Faun** – *"Walpurgisnacht"*  
   - Medieval-inspired folk with pagan and woodland themes.  

5. **Iron & Wine** – *"Tree By the River"*  
   - Gentle indie folk storytelling with nature imagery.  

6. **Cosmo Sheldrake** – *"The Moss"*  
   - Playful, quirky songs that feel like goblins wrote them in the woods.  

7. **Ben Howard** – *"Old Pine"*  
   - Warm, nostalgic folk infused with forested landscapes.  

8. **Hollow Coves** – *"The Woods"*  
   - Acoustic ballads about wild places and the peace of nature.  

9. **Loreena McKennitt** – *"The Mystic’s Dream"*  
   - Ethereal Celtic folk with mythic overtones.  

10. **The Decemberists** – *"The Hazards of Love 4"*  
    - Folk rock with dark, fantastical storytelling.  

11. **Gillian Welch** – *"The Way It Goes"*  
    - Rustic, stripped-down folk storytelling with an edge of melancholy.  

12. **Andrew Bird** – *"Sisyphus"*  
    - Whimsical instrumentation and offbeat lyricism.  

13. **Angus & Julia Stone** – *"Big Jet Plane"*  
    - Melancholy vocals with a dreamy, lo-fi texture.  

14. **Sufjan Stevens** – *"All the Trees of the Field Will Clap Their Hands"*  
    - Poetic lyrics paired with delicate acoustic arrangements.  

15. **Wovoka Gentle** – *"When Cameron Was in Egypt’s Land Let My Cameron Go"*  
    - Experimental, surreal folk sounds that feel magical and strange.  

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### Credits

Photo by David Bartus: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-of-statue-325255/

Thanks for the new exciting new genre, Spotify!


Spotify Unwrapped 2024: Goblincore Indie


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### AI Prompt

> The tv show scrubs is known for its impactful soundtrack especially in pivotal scenes. For example, the "how to save a life" tragic scene. The "dirty minds" sex scene. Plus countless other relatively unknown songs that shaped the series. If scrubs was remade in 2024, can you give examples of an updated soundtrack for pivotal scenes, and songs or artists that git the scrubs vibe in general


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### Response

If *Scrubs* were remade in 2024, the soundtrack would likely need to capture the same emotional depth, humor, and relatability while incorporating modern artists and trends. The original show was masterful at using music to underscore both comedic and heart-wrenching moments, often turning lesser-known songs into memorable TV moments. Here's an updated soundtrack suggestion for pivotal scenes:

### 1. **Tragic/Emotional Moments**  
These scenes are where *Scrubs* excelled at using soft, haunting tracks to tug at the heartstrings.

- **Phoebe Bridgers - "Motion Sickness"**  
  Bridgers’ vulnerable voice and introspective lyrics would be a perfect modern fit for those melancholic, tear-jerking moments.  
- **Dermot Kennedy - "Outnumbered"**  
  Kennedy's mix of powerful vocals and emotional storytelling fits well in scenes of loss or contemplation.  
- **Sufjan Stevens - "Should Have Known Better"**  
  Stevens’ soft, yet deeply emotional style captures the bittersweet tone of the show’s more serious episodes.
  
### 2. **Comedic/Lighthearted Moments**  
Scrubs often balanced its heavier moments with goofy, whimsical ones. The following songs would maintain that light, playful energy.

- **Rex Orange County - "Loving Is Easy"**  
  This upbeat track feels perfect for J.D.'s daydreams or goofy moments between him and Turk.  
- **Tame Impala - "The Less I Know The Better"**  
  A funky, playful song that could underscore awkward, funny situations or romantic hijinks.  
- **Mac DeMarco - "Freaking Out the Neighborhood"**  
  DeMarco's quirky sound would fit the show's offbeat, humorous scenes, especially those involving J.D.'s awkwardness.

### 3. **Romantic Scenes**  
When *Scrubs* tackled romance, it was often bittersweet or filled with longing.

- **Hozier - "Like Real People Do"**  
  Hozier’s soulful, folky sound could work for tender, intimate moments between characters.  
- **Lizzy McAlpine - "Ceilings"**  
  McAlpine's lyrics about romantic miscommunication and dreamy melodies would add emotional weight to love scenes.  
- **Arlo Parks - "Caroline"**  
  Parks’ poetic storytelling and soft instrumentals would enhance emotionally complex romantic encounters.

### 4. **Inspirational/Feel-Good Moments**  
For those “we’ve learned something today” moments that wrap up an episode with a hopeful or positive tone:

- **Dayglow - "Can I Call You Tonight?"**  
  Dayglow’s optimistic indie-pop sound could play over feel-good, reflective moments.
- **Glass Animals - "Heat Waves"**  
  This song's uplifting energy and reflective lyrics would work for scenes where characters find hope or understanding.  
- **Ben Howard - "Keep Your Head Up"**  
  A fitting track for moments of perseverance and hope that characterized a lot of the show's more optimistic endings.

### 5. **General Artists That Capture the *Scrubs* Vibe in 2024**  
The show often used songs that felt introspective but accessible, often by artists who weren’t chart-toppers but had cult followings. These artists fit that mold:

- **Japanese Breakfast**  
  Her blend of melancholy and dream pop captures the whimsical yet emotionally rich vibe of *Scrubs*.  
- **Bon Iver**  
  Known for deeply emotional and atmospheric songs, Bon Iver could easily score the more dramatic and introspective moments.  
- **The 1975**  
  With their mix of pop and emotional introspection, The 1975 would provide a modern equivalent of the catchy yet meaningful songs *Scrubs* was known for.  
- **Clairo**  
  Clairo’s bedroom pop sound fits the introspective, bittersweet mood of many *Scrubs* episodes, particularly her softer, emotional tracks.

These tracks and artists would modernize the *Scrubs* soundtrack while staying true to its legacy of using music to punctuate comedy, romance, and emotional depth.

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### Credits

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photo-of-an-x-ray-held-by-a-doctor-5452281/

Scrubs: An Updated Soundtrack


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### AI Prompt

> The artist Hozier is often joked (maybe not a joke) about being a mythical fae being. What other indie artists give a similar vibe and what songs most exemplify this. Try to give at least 5-10 examples

Link: https://chatgpt.com/share/67525ae1-b960-8007-b112-275885bdb580

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### Response

Hozier's mystical, otherworldly vibe, often associated with Celtic folklore and the fae, is characterized by his haunting lyrics, ethereal soundscapes, and deep connection to nature and myth. Several indie artists evoke a similar atmosphere through their music. Here are 5-10 examples, along with songs that capture their fae-like or mystical energy:

### 1. **Florence + The Machine**
   - **Song**: *"Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)"*  
     Florence Welch’s music often feels like an incantation, with grandiose vocals and mythological themes. This song, with its references to sacrifice and transformation, carries a mystical aura.
   
   - **Song**: *"What the Water Gave Me"*  
     Filled with references to water, drowning, and mythological undertones, this track conveys a deep connection to nature and the spiritual.

### 2. **Agnes Obel**
   - **Song**: *"Riverside"*  
     Obel’s minimalistic, haunting piano arrangements and her delicate, ethereal voice give her music an otherworldly quality. "Riverside" evokes both melancholy and the mystical flow of time and nature.

   - **Song**: *"Fuel to Fire"*  
     This track has an eerie, spellbinding quality, with dark folk influences that feel as if it’s from another realm.

### 3. **AURORA**
   - **Song**: *"Runaway"*  
     Norwegian artist AURORA often sings about nature, dreams, and escape. "Runaway" speaks of returning to nature and a longing for another world, a central theme in fae-like mysticism.

   - **Song**: *"The Seed"*  
     A song steeped in environmental themes, "The Seed" taps into the primal energy of the earth, delivering a powerful, almost pagan chant.

### 4. **Sufjan Stevens**
   - **Song**: *"Mystery of Love"*  
     Known for his intricate storytelling and delicate instrumentation, Stevens’ music often feels fragile and otherworldly. "Mystery of Love," featured in *Call Me by Your Name*, feels like a hymn to lost beauty and love, reminiscent of mythic themes.

   - **Song**: *"Should Have Known Better"*  
     This song balances sorrow with transcendence, giving the listener a feeling of floating in a mythical, liminal space.

### 5. **Fleet Foxes**
   - **Song**: *"Tiger Mountain Peasant Song"*  
     This band’s pastoral, nature-inspired lyrics and harmonies have a distinctly fae quality. "Tiger Mountain Peasant Song" speaks of death and the natural world with a kind of reverence and mystery.

   - **Song**: *"Mykonos"*  
     A song with intricate, mythical undertones that suggests a journey to an ancient place, full of wonder and introspection.

### 6. **Weyes Blood**
   - **Song**: *"Andromeda"*  
     Weyes Blood’s cosmic, dreamy soundscapes feel like they’re pulling from both ancient myth and the future. "Andromeda" references mythology directly, grounding the song in celestial, mystical themes.

   - **Song**: *"Movies"*  
     This track has an expansive, otherworldly feel that mirrors the grandeur and surrealism of dreams and myths.

### 7. **Chelsea Wolfe**
   - **Song**: *"Feral Love"*  
     Known for blending folk, doom, and gothic influences, Chelsea Wolfe’s music is dark, mystical, and haunting. "Feral Love" sounds primal and otherworldly, invoking themes of wildness and untamed spirits.

   - **Song**: *"Carrion Flowers"*  
     This track’s atmospheric, darkly ethereal sound feels like it could be the background music for a journey through an enchanted forest or a gothic fairy tale.

### 8. **The Decemberists**
   - **Song**: *"The Hazards of Love 4 (The Drowned)"*  
     This track, from their concept album *The Hazards of Love*, is steeped in folk storytelling and mystical tragedy, following the theme of forbidden love and supernatural forces.

   - **Song**: *"Crane Wife 3"*  
     Based on a Japanese folk tale, this song blends myth with heartache and longing, creating a mood that is timeless and otherworldly.

### 9. **Julien Baker**
   - **Song**: *"Appointments"*  
     Baker’s stripped-down, emotional songs have an almost spectral quality. "Appointments" is deeply introspective, evoking a feeling of isolation that seems to echo in a vast, otherworldly space.

   - **Song**: *"Faith Healer"*  
     This track has a subtle mysticism, exploring the nature of faith and healing, both physical and spiritual, with an ethereal sound.

These artists and their selected songs echo the same kind of mythical, fae-like presence that Hozier has, blending themes of nature, mysticism, and the spiritual into haunting and timeless music.


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### Credits

Photo by RDNE Stock project: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-shot-of-a-lighted-candle-7978814/


Fae & folklore


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## Songs to play during a thunderstorm

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### AI Prompt

> Its 11pm and a thunderstorm is raging outside. The first song on the playlist is "nights in white satin" give me 9 more storm-worthy songs to round out the playlist.

Link: https://chatgpt.com/share/6751c3ee-16e8-8007-ab60-aa61f3a86087

### Response

> "I Gave You Power" – H.E.R.  
"The Night We Met" – Lord Huron  
"In the Woods Somewhere" – Hozier  
"All We Do" – Oh Wonder  
"Taro" – alt-J  
"Fourth of July" – Sufjan Stevens  
"Holocene" – Bon Iver  
"Deadwater" – Wet  
"Roslyn" – Bon Iver & St. Vincent  
These tracks offer a mix of moody, ethereal, and introspective vibes—perfect for weathering the storm. 

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### Credits


Photo by Frank Cone from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/lightning-strikes-2258536/


Deep Track AI

Spotify Unwrapped 2024: Goblincore Indie

Scrubs: An Updated Soundtrack

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