acetate

One album at a time.

Consciously slow music discovery.
One album, one reflection, one new recommendation.
Not a streaming service — a curator
that learns how you listen.

$3.99/month · 7-day free trial · no credit card required

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Not a streaming service. A curator.

Streaming gave us everything, all at once. Acetate gives you one album at a time, chosen by a curator who reads every note you've ever left — the vocal that caught you, the drum that didn't, the tempo you kept returning to.

No feed. No endless queue. No optimization for time‑on‑app.

Just a record to sit with, a thought to leave behind, and another when you're ready — shaped by the long arc of everything you've written.

How it works

  1. Receive

    Each album arrives with a letter: why this one, for you.

  2. Listen

    Open Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, or YouTube with one tap. Acetate doesn't play the music — you already have a player you love.

  3. Reflect

    Write a few lines in your Listening Journal. Short, dry, honest — anything works. The curator reads every entry you've ever left, and the pattern chooses the next record.

#001
A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
1965 Spiritual Jazz US
Listening notes

Heard it right before dawn. First movement lands like a question I wasn't ready for. Noticed how the bass holds space — like a room with the lights off. The prayer at the end caught me off guard.

A spread from today's issue.

"Taste is a long sentence. The curator reads all of it."

Pricing

$3.99 per month

7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.

Or $39.99 per year — two months free.

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Editor's Notes

Does Acetate play music?

No. Acetate is the curator — we choose the album, write the letter, and hand you off to your streaming service. Your player stays your player.

What streaming service do I need?

Any of Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, or YouTube. If a record isn't on your service, skip it — the curator will hand you another.

How is this different from Spotify's discover?

Spotify picks tracks based on what you've played. Acetate picks whole albums based on what you've written — every entry goes straight to the curator, no black box in between. The pattern across them shapes what comes next.

How often do I get a new record?

As often as you want. Write a reflection, ask for the next one, another album arrives. No daily limit, no queue — the pace is yours.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel from the Customer Portal; your access runs through the end of the billing period.

What happens after the 7-day trial?

Nothing happens automatically. There's no card on file, so no charge — when the trial ends, you choose: subscribe to keep going ($3.99/month or $39.99/year), or walk away owing nothing.

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