Vibe Match Demo, User Profiles, and Sticker Status Update
Hey fellow record dreamer,
TL;DR: Collxn Vibe Match demoed at the ITP Camp Show, User Profiles exist, stickers are live at Catalyst Records LES and in n5MD orders, and alpha onboarding continues—jump in.
Read on for the details! And never don't follow the Collxn Insta account.
ITP Camp Show: Vibe Match
On June 25 at the NYU ITP Camp "Show All Things Show", I showcased Vibe Match, Collxn's new AI-powered music discovery tool.
The big idea? Tell Vibe Match how you're feeling (or how you want to feel), and it will search my personal record collection and make you some recommendations.
Here's what Vibe Match looked like in action:
Now check out a few recommendations created for real visitors (with some really, uh, unique vibes) at the show:
For that "chill but I'm annoyed that none of the 'spicy food' in the US is actually spicy" vibe?
🎧 Nujabes – Metaphorical Music
Mellow jazz samples and warm hip-hop beats with just enough rhythmic snap to remind you there's still some heat in the mix.
For that "aloof nihilist instrumental nonsense" vibe?
🎧 Aphex Twin – Syro
Eccentric IDM grooves and modular synth curiosities create an enigmatic, instrumental labyrinth that feels both nonsensical and detached.
For that "tired but if i had a monster i could dance" vibe?
🎧 LCD Soundsystem – Sound of Silver
Weary introspection fused with propulsive dance-punk energy—perfect for tired bodies craving a cathartic stomp.
For that "tropical hobbit cooking on a sunday" vibe?
🎧 Khruangbin – Con Todo El Mundo
Laid-back grooves and tropical guitar lines evoke sun-drenched kitchen vibes in a cozy homestead.
For that "stomach itch" vibe?
🎧 Flying Lotus – Los Angeles
Off-kilter percussion and warped textures twist like a phantom itch creeping under your skin.
I'll be honest: I'm not super sure how Vibe Match would work in the actual app yet, but it sure was a blast to demo. I'll keep tinkering as we approach public beta. If you've got ideas on how you'd use this, reply and let me know!
New Feature: User Profiles
On a more practical note, Collxn users will now have a user profile that highlights various aspects of their collection.
Here's what the user profile looks like so far:
User profiles will include:
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Collection Statistics: Total albums, top decade, and more at a glance.
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Recent Additions: See your latest imports front and center.
This is still a work in progress, but alpha users will have access to it as it progresses.
Sticker Status
Collxn's very sparkly stickers have landed at:
If you spot a sticker out there, snap a pic and and send it to me. It will make my day.
Alpha Onboarding Still Open
Alpha sessions keep rolling! If you haven't yet, reply with your Discogs username to book a one-on-one walkthrough. Together we'll import your collection, demo Vibe Match, and flip through Selector. I'll take on your feedback to make Collxn shine before it launches.
The Collxn Alpha requires a Discogs account; open beta drops later this summer.
Thanks for being here. More soon.
- Ash