Did something change with Pandora's algorithm? On my oldest/most established station, I've noticed over the last week or so that there seems to be a much better mix of music. This could be completely random, but it seems to focus much less on newer releases and is a much more homogonous offering.
Or perhaps I just hit a sweet run that I'll enjoy while it lasts.
@frag_68 To keep things organized, I've moved your post to My Collection.
Thanks so much for sharing this — we love hearing when a station really hits that perfect groove! Pandora’s algorithm is always learning, so it’s great to know the mix on your long-standing station has been especially enjoyable lately.
Pandora stations adapt with every song to try to find the right music for you. They use a combination of the detailed information in the Music Genome Project, the station seeds and Thumbs you’ve given, as well as feedback from other listeners with similar listening patterns. Because of this, you may notice the sound evolve over time or even land in a “sweet spot” like you mentioned.
If you ever feel like a station isn’t matching your taste as well as it should, here are a few things you can try: