Playlist Series on Spotify
Why Create Playlists?
A holdover from when I was a DJ, I still spend a lot of time curating music. I think music is an evolving language, and to say the right message, I have to learn the right words. So, to expand and practice my vocabulary, the Playlist Series collection was born.
Within you’ll find music ranging from meandering piano ballads, to chair-busting anthems, to sultry solos – and beyond. It took nearly twelve months of refinement before I made the project public, so you can be sure every song was chosen with great intention. I hope you find something you’ll love in here.
These lists are constantly growing – and shrinking – so check back often and be sure to save things that catch your fancy. Enjoy!
* By default, Spotify organizes songs by add order – which isn’t great for our purposes. For maximum enjoyment, please make sure to listen with the recommended sort method.
** Playlist embeds show a maximum of 100 tracks at once. For large playlists (e.g. Cruise, Flow State, Focus Instrumentals, Midnight, etc.), please make sure to listen on the web or desktop client.
*** Interested in adding your own music to a playlist? Please submit it with the link below.
Song Submission Form for Spotify Playlists
Acoustic Chill
Low-key acoustic songs and singer-songwriter ballads.
Genres:
r&b, singer-songwriter
Tempo:
50 ~ 100 BPM
Energy Level:
Very Low
Ideal Sort Order:
Artist
Related Playlists:
Flow State
Steady low and mid-tempo jams to keep you in the zone.
Genres:
ambient, chillout, downtempo, hip hop, house
Tempo:
70 ~ 128 BPM
Energy Level:
Low ~ Medium
Ideal Sort Order:
Artist
Related Playlists:
Focus Instrumentals
Quiet instrumentals for studying, working, and getting things done.
Genres:
ambient, instrumental, neoclassical
Tempo:
Variable
Energy Level:
Very Low
Ideal Sort Order:
Artist
Related Playlists:
Hanryu (한류)
How are the Koreans so powerful?
Genres:
k-pop, korean hip hop, korean r&b
Tempo:
65 ~ 140 BPM
Energy Level:
Low ~ High
Ideal Sort Order:
Artist
Related Playlists:
Midnight
Low-tempo, moody jams for rainy days and burning the midnight oil.
Genres:
ambient, bass music, downtempo, future, hip hop, lofi, r&b
Tempo:
60 ~ 120 BPM
Energy Level:
Low ~ Medium
Ideal Sort Order:
Artist
Related Playlists:
Old Souls
Homages to past generations.
Genres:
various genres
Tempo:
Variable
Energy Level:
Low ~ Medium
Ideal Sort Order:
Artist
Related Playlists:
N/A
Ongaku (音楽)
A study of Japanese and Japanese-inspired music.
Genres:
j-pop, j-rock, japanese hip hop
Tempo:
Variable
Energy Level:
Low ~ High
Ideal Sort Order:
Artist
Related Playlists:
Rotation
An ever-evolving list of favourites.
Genres:
various genres
Tempo:
Variable
Energy Level:
Variable
Ideal Sort Order:
Default
Related Playlists:
N/A
Sirens
A showcase of female vocalists from around the globe.
Genres:
various genres
Tempo:
Variable
Energy Level:
Variable
Ideal Sort Order:
Artist
Related Playlists:
N/A
Slow Down
A soundtrack for slowing down at the end of the day.
Genres:
ambient, chillout, downtempo
Tempo:
60 ~ 110 BPM
Energy Level:
Very Low ~ Low
Ideal Sort Order:
Artist
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Sugar
Playful, child-like, and sugary songs best taken in small doses (or all at once).
Genres:
various genres
Tempo:
Variable
Energy Level:
Medium ~ High
Ideal Sort Order:
Shuffle
Related Playlists:
Sweater Weather
Cuddle jams and music for staying in bed.
Genres:
r&b, singer-songwriter, soul
Tempo:
50-100
Energy Level:
Very Low
Ideal Sort Order:
Artist