Apple's new algorithms for Apple Music


Buzzfeed:

If you gave high ratings to a song or album in your old iTunes library, or just played it a lot more than others, you'll find that behavior reflected in your My Favorites Mix. Meanwhile, the My New Music Mix algorithm serves recently released songs -- as well as songs that Apple Music knows you haven't played before -- that the service's music experts have flagged as similar to others in your taste profile. Apple Music executives suggested even more personalized playlists will follow in the series; but only after prototypes have been vetted, with all possible outcomes -- intentional and otherwise -- given careful consideration.

I didn't realize Apple Music dug into your iTunes library. I figured it was just using Apple Music activity. A lot of the recommended playlists seems to work well for me. Often playlists are mostly full of songs I like, and Apple music promotes those playlists to me. Newer music is a little tougher since it may take a few plays for me to decide if I like it.