r/makemeaplaylist • u/DandelionDinosaur • 1h ago
r/makemeaplaylist • u/Curator_Davies • 2d ago
ANNOUNCEMENT 5 Years of Playlist Competitions đ- 2026 Annual Wrap-Up
We officially hit FIVE YEARS of playlist competitions, marking our 5th full year of hosting music-sharing events on Reddit!!
In honor of this exciting occasion, we wanted to share with you some highlights from the many great posts across our music communities!
It is hard to put into words how far this community has come over the last five years, and we are beyond thrilled to see what the next year has in store. We can't thank you enough for all of your support and for posting all of your masterfully curated playlists! Weâre also excited to welcome the 4,000+ new members who joined us this year!
A major shout-out, and congratulations to everyone who is mentioned below. You guys shared some absolute heat this year!
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Let's keep the music flowing đđ
Annual Spotlight: u/dvqp - "F*ck 50"
Nothing like getting political to get the comments going! u/dvqp gave the community a particularly unique theme this year, asking for help building and organizing an anti-fascist playlist that could carry enough energy to work at a march. Across 54 songs and more than three hours, "F*ck 50" stretches from punk and hip-hop into R&B and beyond, showing just how many different sounds can fit around a shared message. Tracy Chapmanâs âTalkinâ Bout a Revolutionâ brings a timeless protest anthem into the mix, while H.E.R. adds another powerful voice to a playlist built around resistance, frustration, and social commentary. Whatever your politics, it was certainly one of the year's most distinctive requests and one that got the community talking.
Special Mention: u/Objective-Method6759 - "My Playlist #14"
Sometimes the best playlist requests start with simply wanting to hear something new. u/Objective-Method6759 came to the community as a self-described "basic sad girl" looking to branch out from the sound she already knew, and the community responded with plenty of new directions to explore. At around three hours, the resulting playlist moves through soft indie, folk, alternative, and more atmospheric sounds. Maya Hawkeâs âMermaid Barâ fits naturally into that reflective mood, while artists like Liana Flores help push the collection beyond where the original request began.
Annual Spotlight: u/depressed_ho3 - "Synth pop"
Coming in with a last-minute entry, u/depressed_ho3 gave us one of the year's final standout playlists with a collection dedicated to synth-pop. The playlist moves from higher-paced electronic music into songs driven by vocal melodies and dreamy production, making it equally at home on the dance floor or during a late-night gaming session. Justice and Tame Impalaâs âOne Night/All Nightâ brings a sleek, energetic electronic sound to the mix, capturing the blend of modern production and synth-heavy atmosphere that runs throughout the playlist. A fitting reminder that sometimes one of the best discoveries of the year can show up right before the clock runs out.
Special Mention: u/Mental-Secret7256 - "My 10,000 Music Collection"
For a five-year celebration of music sharing, it felt impossible not to highlight one of the most comprehensive collections posted to the community this year. u/Mental-Secret7256 spent years assembling more than 10,000 songs and organized the collection into playlists covering every decade from the 1950s through the 2020s. With hundreds or even thousands of tracks representing each era, this is less a single playlist and more a personal archive of modern music history. Whether you're searching for something familiar from decades ago or digging through an era you barely know, there is an enormous amount here to explore.
A Special Playlist Request: u/Unclestanky - "Years in the Lyrics"
Some requests are just too perfect for an anniversary post to pass up. u/Unclestanky asked the community for songs that reference specific years in their lyrics, giving us an idea we couldn't resist turning into a playlist ourselves. Using the thread as a starting point, "Years in the Lyrics" travels through musical time one year at a time, with Green Dayâs â1981â sitting among tracks from artists like The Stooges. Five years into our own playlist project, a collection built entirely around years felt like a fitting way to mark the occasion.
Flair Catalog!
- Hip-Hop
- Country
- Pop
- Alternative
- Rock
- Indie
- Metal
- EDM
- Funk
- Jazz/Classical
- Mix
- Sad
- Party
- Love
- Edgy
- Chill
Thank you so much to everyone for constantly contributing to our wonderful playlist project! Five years in, we still can't wait to continue listening to all of the amazing music you all curate.
r/makemeaplaylist • u/vivyin • 6d ago
Community Curated What songs reference other artists?
I was listening to the song âBracesâ by fakemink recently and noticed he references Roar in the lyric: âCanât handle change, they roarinââ. I think itâs super fun when artists reference other songs/artists they listen to.
What are some other songs that mention different artists?
r/makemeaplaylist • u/Kehlek • 12h ago
Party Halloween Party 2026 Playlist
Hi yâall! I worked really hard on putting together a halloween party playlist using spotifyâs mix features. Itâs about 6.5 hours and comprises of a mix of halloween classics, a few soundtrack themes, modern halloween songs and a mix of party songs to fill in the gaps! Not every halloween song you can think of is on there, it was curated to maintain the energy and some were just too slow or too low energy to include. Hope you enjoy!
r/makemeaplaylist • u/SirSpeechless • 1d ago
REQUEST I need yâall to give me suggestions of songs that fit the 7 Deadly Sins (Todayâs Sin: Wrath)
Iâm doing this project which has to do with the Seven Deadly Sins and the Seven Princes of Hell, and so, as part of that, I thought a fun thing to do would be to make a playlist for each sin, and this community seemed like the perfect place for that. The first sin I need songs for is Wrath, but if you think of a song that particularly fits any of the sins (Wrath, Gluttony, Pride, Sloth, Envy, Greed and Lust) really well, you can also say that here. Thanks!
r/makemeaplaylist • u/dlvesey • 1d ago
Hip-Hop Getting a rock head into hip hop
So my friend has a thing against hip hop and asked me to make him a playlist of songs to play in the car to get him into it. He loves rock, guitar, piano, drums, and puts lyricism way down in priority when thinking about a song. He likes the song I by Kendrick Lamar because of the guitar. Iâve tried to get him into Kendrick but he said it was shitty. The only hip hop he likes is Eminem. We have such similar music taste otherwise so Iâm convinced I can get him into hip hop if I give him a chance.
What artists, albums, songs might work for him?
r/makemeaplaylist • u/gxnail • 1d ago
Metal extreme metal with tambourine
putting together a playlist of grind, noise, death metal and sludge. so far on the list is vague illusions by cult of luna and less meaning by the body, and martyr by fear factory. ideally the tambourine hits in the breakdown- but not totally necessary. not looking for melodic/symphonic metal, folky, elven, acoustic stuff, or prog.
r/makemeaplaylist • u/Wide-Reflection-6696 • 1d ago
REQUEST Whip me up something that will lower my cholesterol
By that I mean, create a playlist to increase my health and lifespan. You will do this. I need something that will motivate me to go to the gym, keep my hype up on the treadmill, and increase stamina. I want to go all night long like a battering ram. I like all music so just about anything will do, but my favorites are pageninetynine, Ke$ha, and David letterman. Please hurry
r/makemeaplaylist • u/Curious-Expert926 • 1d ago
REQUEST We have a 6 hr roadtrip coming up, what songs should be in our playlist?
r/makemeaplaylist • u/Korallenri • 1d ago
REQUEST Drum journey music that isâŚnot boring
Iâm trying to create a playlist that has characteristics of a shamanic drum journey.
Problem is: I donât find enough of what feels ârightâ. Most of what I can find is too simple (really just drumming) or too slow, too soft, like an annoying light breeze, too curated, not ârawâ and emotional enough. Plus for some reason I prefer having vocals on it. I know of a few songs that feel ârightâ but thatâs obviously not enough (This one and only in this version: https://youtu.be/LpiFmZLICgM?is=sMfz51Xx6A6it2zJ and this one: https://youtu.be/9XvLtpDugHA?is=2A046tM959uAx1fH. A bit different but going into a similar vibe for me: https://youtu.be/uBeF0kgUKHI?is=g702CGdC9kY2SobO)
The same artists donât have enough of the same kind of music.
Does anyone know of playlists/genres/artists/songs I could look for to find more similar music?
r/makemeaplaylist • u/chezystupid • 2d ago
REQUEST I love if I could find more Music like this
I love these three songs and they all give me the same vibes but I have absolutely no clue how to classify them
looking out for you(joy again)
money(the drums)
I donât know how to love(the drums
r/makemeaplaylist • u/IslandofStars • 2d ago
Sad Songs that feel like heartbreak and longing
I need to cry and let this go. Can you make me a playlist that helps? đ
Thanks
r/makemeaplaylist • u/lalawar • 2d ago
REQUEST Pop Punk/ Rock with positive lyrics
Hiiiii!
My husband and I have been rocking out with our kids to bands like The Muffs, Simple Plan, MXPX, etc.
They are very young and love to sing and make up their own songs- which is great. However - I've noticed that the lyrics they are making up when they play are all full of angst and negativity. I definitely think they are picking it up from what we've been listening to lol.
What are some bands/songs that have similar sounds to the bands above that have more positive lyrics?
To be clear I don't have a problem with songs expressing strong emotions or angst- just looking for some balance.
r/makemeaplaylist • u/Imcovidlength • 2d ago
REQUEST MMAP candlelit wind down shower
Hi hi,
I'm looking for a playlist I can turn on to wind down and calm my nervous system in the shower. I light candles and turn of the lights as that naturally calms the nervous system.
Basically trying to make my showers feel like naps. A little wind down to get some energy and a reset.
Thank you :D
r/makemeaplaylist • u/Feral__Daughter • 3d ago
REQUEST Looking for a Halloween Playlist
That is kid friendly but still spooky
Thank you!
r/makemeaplaylist • u/porkroll97 • 3d ago
Collaboration Creating a playlist made of songs by reddit users
comment your Spotify track below to be added!
r/makemeaplaylist • u/Leahcxoxo • 3d ago
Discussion Making a cozy, spiritual, meditative playlist
Ok so I'm making a playlist called A Breath of Fresh Air. The vibes are spiritual, warm, meditative, cozy, soulful, etc to play at work.Â
I currently play the Trevor Hall radio station (I'd keep playing it if it didn't have horrible ads) and found Rob Riccardo, Sam Garrett, Satsang, The Hip Abduction, DirtWire, Nahko, Stick Figure, Slightly Stoopid, Sticky Fingers, Tyrone Wells, Reuben And The Dark, Peter Bradley, Xavier Rudd, & Tropidelic.Â
And I already knew Trevor Hall, obvi, but also Bob Marley, The Copper Children, Mumford & Sons, The New Basement Tapes, Roxy Music, Beach House, Mat Kearney, Ray LaMontagne, Gregory Alan Isakov.Â
So if y'all have any recommendations, let me know!
r/makemeaplaylist • u/DealerDull6282 • 4d ago
REQUEST Need song reccomendations QUICK
Ok so I have this playlist so far, and I need recommendations. I need songs you would hear in a unique cafe, vibe spot. Or something indie, alt, and uplifting. I want to feel like I'm high and listening to songs while being completely sober (if this makes sense). Pls help
What I have so far
- Symptom of life - WILLOW
- B i g f e e l i n g s - WILLOW
- Motorcycle - Remi Wolf
- Space & Time - Amber Mark
- Meet Me At Our Spot - WILLOW
- The Precipice - Jessie Mazin
r/makemeaplaylist • u/Ryngale • 4d ago
REQUEST The vibe: upbeat, 80s, retro video game, synthwave
Iâm obsessed with these three tracks, and I want to find more tracks like them!
Hometown by French 79
Good Enough by Emarosa
Habits (ft PASTEL GHOST) by Mr.Kitty
r/makemeaplaylist • u/Shoddy_Statement_273 • 4d ago
Alternative What to add to my Playlist
Im making a Playlist with this nostalgic vibe:
1979 smashing pumpkins
Summertime mcr
The kids from yesterday mcr
Early sunsets over monroeville mcr
Scarecrow mcr
Everlong foo fighters
Use somebody kings of Leon
kids mgmt
r/makemeaplaylist • u/SUNSET_TOWERcoffee • 4d ago
REQUEST songs that sound like being hit by a frying pan
example songs: do it by underscores, ICU by phoebe bridgers
r/makemeaplaylist • u/disasterpansexual • 4d ago
REQUEST [rock/metal/kpop/vkei] One song per artist, that is an amazing showoff of the singer's range (or versatility)
HIM - it's all tears
KEY - Helium
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTz4XpQXO2XU&si=MyjNwntytj0h6xZf
r/makemeaplaylist • u/noahlookatme • 4d ago
REQUEST r&b and hiphop lover bf đ¤ pop music lover gf
Need new music recommendations that we both would enjoy. There are a lot of songs that we enjoy together but we are looking for new music to listen to that we will both like especially during long trips.
Thank you!
r/makemeaplaylist • u/remoteyman • 5d ago
REQUEST Hiring - Music Curator needed to analyze a Spotify profile & build custom "Discovery Playlists" for a Birthday Gift
Hi everyone!
I am looking for a true music head/musicologistâsomeone who loves diving into artists, tracking obscure tracks, and arranging playlists - if that isn't you, please send to a friend this might describe!
My close friend is turning 30 soon, and he loves music. As a birthday gift, I want to surprise him with a personalized, carefully curated batch of new music discovery playlists based on his actual taste. Really hoping to find someone who both knows music really well and loves making playlists - I'd love to pay someone for this who would be really excited to take this on!
I need this done by Saturday at 2 pm!
The Job Details:
- Goal:Â Create 2 to 3 distinct discovery playlists (around 25â30 songs each) filled with artists and tracks he likely hasn't heard yet, but will love based on his current taste.
- Friend's Spotify Profile:https://open.spotify.com/user/nen5?si=267588e068434053
- Reference Playlist: Here is a recent road trip playlist we built together (look at the tracks added by Yussef to see his current rotation): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/21tbCmbQqCkp2OKSKu5TtZ?si=y-P2CTg4T5KetzIEN_B15g
Deliverables:
- 2 to 3 thematic Spotify playlists based on his musical taste.
- A short paragraph for each playlist explaining the vibe and why you picked these tracks for him.
Pay:Â $50 total ($25 upfront via PayPal/Venmo upon selection, $25 upon completion).
Send me a chat/DM letting me know how you would tackle this, your thoughts, and confirm that you can get it done by Saturday afternoon