Abstract: Systems and methods for the customized selection and distribution of digital music are described herein. In one embodiment, a method of selecting and delivering music to a user includes creating an annotated record of one or more digital music tracks by performing a waveform analysis to determine characteristics of the one or more digital music tracks, associating a plurality of global music factors with the one or more digital music tracks, and associating a plurality of population music factors with the one or more digital music tracks. The method further includes receiving one or more user characteristics, selecting one or more digital music tracks for delivery by matching the one or more user characteristics against information in the annotated record of the one or more digital music tracks, and delivering the one or more digital music tracks to the user.

Abstract: Improved systems and methods for customized selection and distribution of music are described herein. In one embodiment, a system for selecting music is provided that includes a plurality of profiles stored in a digital data store that correlate a group of users to a plurality of music tracks. The system further includes a user interface configured to receive input data including at least one characteristic of a user and at least one of (i) a purpose for playing music and (ii) a characteristic of an environment in which music is played. The system also includes a digital data processor configured to search the plurality of profiles for at least one match to the input data and select at least one music track from the plurality of music tracks that is correlated with the at least one match to the input data.

Abstract: Improved systems and methods for customized selection and distribution of music are described herein. In one embodiment, a system for selecting music is provided that includes a plurality of profiles stored in a digital data store that correlate a group of users to a plurality of music tracks. The system further includes a user interface configured to receive input data including at least one characteristic of a user and at least one of (i) a purpose for playing music and (ii) a characteristic of an environment in which music is played. The system also includes a digital data processor configured to search the plurality of profiles for at least one match to the input data and select at least one music track from the plurality of music tracks that is correlated with the at least one match to the input data.