MeloD

Where Music meets Data

Gunn Hacks

Why MeloD?

• Services exist that generate playlists based on your mood, but MeloD is different.

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• Simply sign into MeloD with your Spotify account, and MeloD will analyze your songs to determine your mood.

Why do depressed people prefer sad music?

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Participants

Groups: Depressive and Healthy control

Study

Study Details

Participants chose to listen to happy, neutral, and sad music excerpts

• Depressed people were more likely to choose sad music.
• Depressed people people had a stronger preference for both low energy and sad music

MeloD is a great mental health app that can help people suffering from Depression.

Sources

• “APA PsycNet.” Psycnet.apa.org, psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-10869-001. Accessed 14 Feb. 2021.

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