Playlist Series on Spotify
Why Create Playlists?
A holdover from my time as a DJ, I care very much about 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!
* Spotify embedded playlists list tracks based on custom order; for most intents and purposes, that means chronological order, which isn’t great for repeat listens. As some lists hold over 200 songs, your best bet is to listen to each playlist on shuffle, by “Artist” order, or by “Recent” order on Spotify’s websites or dedicated apps.
** Interested in adding your own music to a playlist? Please submit it with the link below.
Song Submission Form for Spotify Playlists
Cardio
High-energy music for sprints and sustained exercise.
Genres:
bass music, drum & bass, house, moombahton, trap
Tempo:
70 ~ 170 BPM
Energy Level:
High ~ Very High
Related Playlists:
N/A
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
Related Playlists:
Focus Instrumentals
Quiet instrumentals for studying, working, and getting things done.
Genres:
ambient, instrumental, neoclassical
Tempo:
Variable
Energy Level:
Very Low
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
Related Playlists:
Journey
Placement-worthy songs and scores from games and film.
Genres:
soundtracks, various genres
Tempo:
Variable
Energy Level:
Variable
Related Playlists:
N/A
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
Related Playlists:
Old Souls
Homages to past generations.
Genres:
various genres
Tempo:
Variable
Energy Level:
Low ~ Medium
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
Related Playlists:
Rotation
An evolving list of favourites.
Genres:
various genres
Tempo:
Variable
Energy Level:
Variable
Related Playlists:
N/A
Sirens
A showcase of female vocalists from around the globe.
Genres:
various genres
Tempo:
Variable
Energy Level:
Variable
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