Michael Cheng

Michael Cheng curates indie folk and electronic music collections across Spotify and Apple Music platforms, focusing on the intersection of acoustic songwriting and digital production. His folk music selections center on storytelling artists like Passenger and Noah Kahan, who merge traditional acoustic arrangements with contemporary pop structures. His electronic music curation spans ambient soundscapes and synthesizer-driven compositions, particularly highlighting artists like Aura Nova. His streaming platform presence combines established folk-pop catalog selections with emerging electronic releases, creating genre-bridging collections for music discovery. The folk selections emphasize acoustic guitar-based compositions and narrative songwriting that draws from traditional roots while incorporating modern production elements. The electronic music components feature ambient textures, programmed rhythms, and synthesizer arrangements that showcase current production techniques. The curation work spans both major streaming services, providing access points to complete artist discographies and new releases in both genres. His folk music focus includes both chart-successful acoustic ballads and independent artist releases pushing folk music boundaries. The electronic selections demonstrate the evolution of digital music production through carefully chosen ambient and electronic artists.