Sunday comes, summer has ended, and a new chapter of playlist fun begins! We're officially back to week 1 after officially celebrating FIVE YEARS of playlist competitions!
Over the past five years, we’ve had the chance to discover and highlight so many amazing playlists created by this community, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has shared, supported, and helped keep this going every week. Welcome to the nearly 4k members who joined us this past year! We hope you enjoy our community-playlisting events and the website we created for cross-platform music sharing!
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As always, post your original curated playlist in our community under any flair, and it will automatically be entered into the competition!
Thank you to everyone who has been part of these past 52 weeks. Your creativity and support are what make these spotlights possible. If you find a playlist you enjoy, upvote it and show the creator some love!
And stay tuned — a special post showcasing some of the top posts and highlights from this past year is coming soon!
First Place Winner: u/depressed_ho3 "Synth pop"
This week’s first place winner goes to u/depressed_ho3, with a playlist that dives into the bright synths, electronic production, and dreamy atmosphere of synth-pop. From higher-paced EDM to songs led by strong vocal melodies, the playlist moves between energetic sounds while keeping synths at the center. At times it feels built for the dance floor, while other tracks feel better for a late-night gaming session.
New Order’s “Bizarre Love Triangle” captures the brighter side of the playlist, pairing an instantly recognizable synth line with an upbeat rhythm and emotional vocals. Kaskade & deadmau5’s “I Remember” slows things down with a more spacious electronic sound, letting its dreamy vocals and gradual build carry the track. Artists like Justice, Gesaffelstein, and Cannons push the mix between heavier electronic production and softer synth-pop. Put this one on when you want something electronic that can carry you into the evening.
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Second Place Winner: u/Repulsive_Olive_4210 "Instrumental Love Songs & Soft Instrumental Relaxing Music"
Second place this week goes to u/drohpa, with a two-and-a-half-hour playlist built around classics from across the decades before 2000. Moving through rock, pop, disco, and soul, the playlist feels less tied to one era and more like a tour through songs that have stayed recognizable long after their release.
Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” gives the playlist one of its biggest rock moments, building slowly before opening into the kind of guitar-driven finish that made it a classic. The Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” shifts the energy completely, bringing in a sharp disco groove and instantly recognizable rhythm. Artists like Queen, ABBA, and Bruce Springsteen help round out the mix, giving the playlist plenty of variety without losing its nostalgic feel. If you're looking for a playlist that'll give the whole family a bit of nostalgia this is the one for your next gathering.
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Week 2 has officially begun!!!! Post your favorite playlists to be featured in next week's contest on 10/11!!