When there are no words, music speaks. Music can fit any mood or experience you have. With the high use of music applications, such as Spotify or Apple Music, people have begun to not only find songs that resonate with them but playlist. A playlist is a list of songs that embody a whole mood, event, or just your favorite songs at the moment. But, there are definitely sure-fire ways to creating that perfect playlist. First and foremost, have a heart for music. Then, apply these few tips seamlessly enjoy your favorite songs.
1. Don’t just set the mood, create the mood
"Night drive", "pre-game", "study jams", "throwbacks" what do all of these titles have in common? They have a theme. Creating the mood of a playlist connects the audience to the music. It is important when adding songs to your playlist to keep the theme in mind. I usually create the playlist like I am specifically making it for the audience.
2. Finds song that fit the playlist, but you have never heard
Let's say you have created a alternative/ indie playlist. Of course you have your go to songs, but browse through other playlist, give them a listen, and find songs you have never heard. It is a guaranteed way to find your new favorite songs. My advice is look into your friends playlist. It is so fun to see similar taste but where they differ.
3. Constantly update your playlist
Do not let a playlist die! How I make sure to not let this happen is I follow "Release Radar" and "New Music Friday" on Spotify to make sure I add music that correlates with my existing playlist. Who knows, new music might inspire a new playlist idea. I would highly encourage updating once a week.
4. Try something new
It is easy to stick to a genre of music that you love but you never know what you might find when you branch out in the world of music. One way that I have started to expand my taste in music is making monthly playlist. I do not really set a theme for these to guarantee I add any music that simply catches my eye that month. I have stumbled upon some many genre I would not have even thought to explore because of these playlist.
5. Always have some classics
As any good playlist would have is some classics. Are you making an party playlist? Add "Get Low" by Yin Tang Twins and Lil Jon without a doubt. Making a alternative playlist? Add "Electric Feel" by MGMT. Those anthems here and there that people will belt at the top of their lungs is what really gets that mood going. Those go-to songs are for sure the cherry on top of a spot on playlist.
