Daniel Mena
Playlist Curator · Ecuador
About
Bio and how they support artists
Hi, I’m Daniel (a.k.a. @menasaurio) — music curator, content creator, and founder of New Sound Society, a distribution label supporting emerging artists worldwide.
I curate playlists focused on moods, not strict genres. That means I look for songs that truly feel like something — whether it’s nostalgic, sexy, cinematic, or just plain vibey.
Genres I regularly include across my playlists:
RnB / Soul
Hip-Hop / Rap / Trap
Jazz / Bossa Nova
Lo-Fi / Chillhop
Pop / Indie Pop / Indie Folk
Classic Rock
K-Pop / Japanese Indie
French Pop / Latin Indie
🎧 A few key playlists I run:
“Fumas? Fumar qué?” – Indietronica vibes and unexpected drops.
“Me acompañas a ver mi cargador?” – Sexy RnB and fusion, made to feel intimate.
“Indie vibes by menasaurio” – My personal take on indie.
“Indie básico en Español” – A starter pack for Spanish indie artists.
“Mi vida es una serie” – Like your life had a soundtrack.
“Top Tier Tracks” – RnB, rap, and hip-hop songs everyone should know.
“Ur vibes are safe with me” – Chill, safe space for various genres.
I’m open to all genres as long as the song has a clear identity, solid structure, and a defined vocal presence. (Less vocal effects are usually better — unless it’s part of the concept.)
I also run New Sound Society, a distribution and artist development label. We offer fair revenue splits and playlist support for selected artists. If we vibe with your sound, there might be a chance to go further with us beyond playlists.
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Genres accepted most often
R&BHip-hopInstrumentalIndie popSoul
They want to receive...
- GenresBass musicClassical musicExperimental jazzFuture houseHip-hopIndie folkLofi bedroomMetal / Heavy metalR&B
- MoodCatchy
They are also open to receiving...
- GenresChill / Lo-fi Hip-HopChill outDance musicDubstepHouse musicInstrumentalInternational rapFrench rapSinger songwriterTechno
They don't want to receive...
- GenresAfrican musicArabic musicChristian musicDeath / ThrashDubFilm musicGerman songGrimeNoiseOriental musicPsychedelic rockReggae
- AttributeEarly project
Not sure which genre(s) suits your music style? Check out our genres cheatsheet!
They want to receive music similar to…
They recently gave these artists opportunities
They’re looking for...
- Lyrics in any language
- Artists from any country/region
- Unreleased tracks and released tracks
Verified by Groover
Learn moreGood to know
High answer rate They are very active currently, giving feedback to more than 90% of received tracks
Very impactful They are known for having a strong visibility impact on the artists they share or meet
Certified Spotify playlist The Groover team has verified the editorial quality and impact of this playlist
Activity on Groover
3051 answers given Since signing up
92%
answer rate Last 30 days
7%
opportunity rate Last 12 months
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