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In this article, about how the Spotify playlist and daylist can be important towards the development of one's music taste, a blue figure with rosy cheeks is vibing to some music. He is wearing headphones and holding his smartphone high, resting on a cloud as the sun burns in pink and orange against the blue, cloud filled sky. Musical notes dance around his head.

Discovering Your Daylist

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Learning to monopolize your Spotify music history can make for greater playlists.…

February 6, 2024

Fiction Writing Activities to Help You Find Inspiration

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

Unconventional writing activities that will give your imagination a work-out.…

January 29, 2024

Radio: A Quest to Discover Your New Favorite Song

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

What happens when you ditch your playlists and listen to the radio for a day?…

December 8, 2023

Illustration of a song playlist on a smart phone

Songs For Every Scenario Playlist

Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas

Spotify and Apple Music wouldn't be half as fun if they weren't full of playlists for every emotion or fictional scenario. Here's something for every themed playlist.…

December 5, 2022

To demonstrate the art of niche Spotify playlists, an illustration depicts a hand holding a cellphone displaying a playlist titled "pov: falling in love with your comfort character."

Gen Z Is Embracing the Art of Niche Spotify Playlists

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

From atmospheric soundscapes to carefully crafted storylines, playlists are becoming a new art form.…

August 9, 2021

illustration of a person listening to a playlist

Playlist Making Is a Delicate and Personal Art Form

Katherine Bry, Washington University

Curating music allows people to preserve moments in time, capture specific moods and pass experiences onto other listeners through songs.…

February 8, 2021

back to class playlist illustration by June Le

5 Songs for Your Back to Class Mix

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Every new semester merits a new playlist. These five tracks are the staples of mine.…

October 8, 2020

Illustration by Shelly Freund in article about Spotify

You Need To Hear These 5 Spotify Users’ Iconic Playlists

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Playlists are king on the streaming platform. These five users take their playlist curation to the next level.…

August 12, 2020

12 Great Spotify Playlists for Every Summer Mood

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

Consider these a soundtrack for your summer days.…

June 29, 2019

5 Artists Whose Laidback Vibes Are Perfect for Any and All Summer Playlists

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

The search for the song of the summer has officially begun.…

May 28, 2019

The 7 Playlists Every Student Needs to Have

Katie Sanchez, University of Texas at San Antonio

If you’re going to make it out with a degree, you’re going to need the right music.…

August 23, 2016

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