No matter your music aesthetic, fear not. Spotify has a playlist for it. As a Trojan whose music taste ranges from Top 40 to indie, here's a guide to my personal favorites on Spotify for any occasion.
Created by: Elaine Lin
Occasion: For when you're cranking out a paper at two in the morning and you have to somehow stay awake.
This playlist includes top artists in EDM such as Odesza and Zedd as well as lesser known artists. Nevertheless, this playlist will definitely keep you awake with a variety of EDM music, and works just as well as – dare I say it – a cup of coffee.
Created by: Ultra Music
Occasion: For weekend outings to Santa Monica with your friends.
Whether it be in the Uber ride there or suntanning in the sand, music from artists such as Kygo, OMI, and fellow Trojan Louis the Child will make your trip even better.
Created by: Disclosure
Occasion: For the once-in-a-blue-moon occasion where you actually go to the Lyon Center.
As self-explanatory as it is, Disclosure has created a playlist with every single one of their songs. Regardless of tempo, each song will keep you pumped as you work that elliptical.
Created by: The Chainsmokers
Occasion: For those weekends where your roommate goes home and no one is there to judge you and your two left feet.
The Chainsmokers began their career by taking songs from their favorite indie artists and remixing them. This playlist reflects their journey and includes songs from artists like Mikky Ekko, Tove Lo, and Echosmith, but remixed by the Chainsmokers. EDM and indie lovers can find a happy medium with this playlist.
Created by: Spotify
Occasion: For every afternoon this week because it's finally nice enough outside to lay out a blanket on the grass and study.
With soft guitar riffs and folksy vibes from artists like Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, and George Ezra, this playlist will give you good vibes while you read that book, watch that sunset, and remind you of how beautiful of a campus we really have in the process.
Created by: Spotify
Occasion: For whenever El Nino deems necessary.
Similar to Afternoon Acoustic, Rainy Day includes soft vocals that will make you want to stare out of your window like they do in the movies. Until you remember that that essay is due in two hours.
Created by: Topsify US
Occasion: For nostalgia after the Super Bowl if you were rooting for Peyton and the Broncos.
With original recordings of hit past performances at the Super Bowl, this playlist will help you reminisce, just like Chris Martin's "Fix You" montage. Just don't listen if you wanted the Panthers to win; it'll just bring back bad memories.
Created by: Topsify
Occasion: For impressing your friends by being able to rap all of the lyrics to that one song.
We all have that one song that we spent way too much time learning the lyrics to, but yet it's still our only party trick. Have an excuse to show off your inner rapper with this playlist.
Discover Weekly
Created by: You (and Spotify really)
Occasion: For if you're not feeling experimental and you just want the same type of music you've always liked (no shame in that).
It baffles me how few people know about this pre-loaded playlist on your left sidebar. Discover Weekly personalizes your Spotify experience by taking your recently played music and playlists and combining it all into one playlist with all of the genres you like but with artists that are lesser known. Make sure to save your favorites though- the playlist changes every week.
Happy listening!
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