Don's Tunes

★★★★★ 5.0 from 2 artists

Don’s Tunes is about the music. It’s about the sound. It’s about the real thing. For more than 15 years, my mission has been to collaborate with labels and musicians to produce music videos and promote lesser-known but extremely talented blues and jazz artists, bringing you a selection of tunes with audiophile sound, grit, and real emotion. Over the years, my YouTube (1.8 million + subscribers ), curated playlists on Spotify (230 000+ followers) and social media pages on Facebook (310 000+) and Instagram (60 000+) have organically grown into one of the favorite destinations for blues and jazz fans on the web.

Instagram X YouTube

24 Tracks reviewed

17% Acceptance rate

10 Playlists

252,816 Playlist followers

11h Typical response

Public replies 15

Every reply Don's Tunes left on a campaign whose artist made it public. 1 added, 14 declined.

From the Smokies to The Opry by Echovayn Declined

Hi! Thanks for sending this lovely song. I enjoyed its easy-going melody and the lyrics but for my playlists I prefer a more classic blues / americana with a bit grittier / darker tone and mood. Keep it up!

1 week ago · Open thread

BoomBoom by James Marsh Declined

Hi! Thanks for sending this track. I like your raw, gritty sound and emotional delivery but for my playlists I prefer a more laid-back, bluesy songs. Keep it up!

1 week ago · Open thread

No Matter Where by Alex Saunders Declined

Hi! Thanks for sending this song. I like its lyrics and feel but for my playlists I prefer a more traditional blues / folk / jazz with a bit darker theme and mood. Keep it up!

1 week ago · Open thread

Stolen Valor by Tony Frissore Declined

Hi! Thanks for the submission! I really like the track's laid-back, chill atmosphere and feel but for my playlists I focus on a more traditional blues / jazz or more upbeat funk and soul with fewer electronic elements. Keep it up!

2 weeks ago · Open thread

Waterfall Laughter (La Tierra Ríe en Cascadas) by Baldy Crawlers Added

The Best Female Blues & Jazz Vocals | Don's Tunes

Hi! This is one beautiful tune with warm, organic sound and lovely voice. I will feature it on my Best Female Vocals playlist. I will be happy if you can share it with your fans on social media.

2 weeks ago · Open thread

Dance Like A Motherfucker by Nashville Exile Declined

Hi! Thanks for the submission! I really like the tune's energetic, engaging sound and the lyrics but for my playlists I prefer a more slow-paced, bluesy tracks. Keep it up!

3 weeks ago · Open thread

Cheers by Neon Casanova Declined

No written feedback with this decision.

3 weeks ago · Open thread

The Echo in Your Soul by Brian David Declined

Hi! Thanks for the submission. I like the emotional lyrics and mood of the tune but for my playlists I focus on a more classic blues / folk with a bit darker tone and mood. Keep it up!

2 months ago · Open thread

Alive by mama no likey, Cameron Morris Declined

Hi! Thanks for the submission! I really like the track's energetic, no-nonsense sound and its lyrics but for my playlists I prefer a more slow-paced, bluesy songs. Keep it up!

2 months ago · Open thread

Brightstar by mama no likey, Abrielle Declined

Hi! Thanks for sending this tune. I really like its energy and your expressive vocals but for my playlists I focus on a bit darker in theme, bluesy tracks. Keep it up!

4 months ago · Open thread