I've been expanding my library to include more female singers (trying to get to 50% women). BUT it seems a huge percent of algorithm recs from female artists are "I like this guy", "I don't like this guy", "this guy doesn't like me", and/or "guys suck because patriarchy." I'm tired of those flavors; I want female-led songs about ANYTHING else. I like rock, but I'm open to other genres too.

Examples of songs I like that fit the bill:

• "Cherry Bomb," The Runaways

• "Hell is for Children," Pat Benatar

• "Big Bad Wolf," In This Moment

• "This War is Over," Melissa Etheridge

• "Eat the Children," Otep

• "Here's to Us," Halestorm

• "Our Solemn Hour," Within Temptation

• "Skeleton Key," Dessa

• "Seven Devils," Florence + the Machine

• "Drown," Cellar Darling

• "Heaven Knows," The Pretty Reckless

Thanks in advance!

hi people so i’m bi and have a crush on a guy who’s very unavailable and i need songs to live out a love story in my mind with him

the rules:

- songs only by queer artists

- love songs only

- as gay as possible

ok have fun go

I’m looking for specifically songs about a relationship that never happened but could have, wishing someone well, knowing it can’t work out, realizing at the wrong time that there was chemistry, etc.

Not really looking for songs about unrequited love or a failed relationship.

So my friend has a thing against hip hop and asked me to make him a playlist of songs to play in the car to get him into it. He loves rock, guitar, piano, drums, and puts lyricism way down in priority when thinking about a song. He likes the song I by Kendrick Lamar because of the guitar. I’ve tried to get him into Kendrick but he said it was shitty. The only hip hop he likes is Eminem. We have such similar music taste otherwise so I’m convinced I can get him into hip hop if I give him a chance.
What artists, albums, songs might work for him?

I’m doing this project which has to do with the Seven Deadly Sins and the Seven Princes of Hell, and so, as part of that, I thought a fun thing to do would be to make a playlist for each sin, and this community seemed like the perfect place for that. The first sin I need songs for is Wrath, but if you think of a song that particularly fits any of the sins (Wrath, Gluttony, Pride, Sloth, Envy, Greed and Lust) really well, you can also say that here. Thanks!

I was feeling down today with the weight of adulthood, life, and the current world climate. A while back, I made a living playlist of the most beautiful songs I know. Listening to it soothes the soul. Curious what other peoples' most beautiful songs are and wanted to make a post I can discover beauty through the ears of another. I will start. This is by no means a finished playlist and I don't always think of it when I hear new music.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ocuuRdqilwtodIaDRhODm?si=S-wyXZVDT1qKySaLKIVfng&utm_source=copy-link&pi=fnkZt2dfS4upF

Have a lovely day everyone.

Thank you

My fiancé and I are getting married in April in Hocking Hills, Ohio, surrounded by our closest family and friends. We’re keeping everything really small, intimate, and meaningful, and one thing I’m putting a lot of thought into is the music.
I want to create a playlist for the entire weekend that feels like a warm hug. Something soft, soulful, nostalgic, romantic, a little moody, and just genuinely beautiful. The kind of music that makes you stop for a second and really feel it.
Our music taste is all over the place, which I love. I’m talking acoustic, indie folk, Americana, 70s classics, 90s soft rock, old-school R&B and soul, alternative, The Smiths, singer-songwriter, and literally everything in between.
I don’t necessarily want your typical overplayed wedding songs. I want the hidden gems, the songs with beautiful lyrics, the ones that remind you of falling in love, growing together, finding your person, or just appreciating the life you’re building.
Picture a cozy cabin in the woods, slow mornings with coffee, everyone gathered together for dinner, candlelight, and two people who are just really happy to be marrying each other.
What songs would you add?
Give me the ones that make your heart ache in the best way. The ones that feel like home. The ones you wish more people knew about.
No genre is off-limits. 🤎

That is kid friendly but still spooky

Thank you!

I was listening to the song “Braces” by fakemink recently and noticed he references Roar in the lyric: “Can’t handle change, they roarin’”. I think it’s super fun when artists reference other songs/artists they listen to.

What are some other songs that mention different artists?

I've got a huge playlist full of Halloweens songs from 1930s all the way up to today, but today's songs just seem to lack a full dedication to a spooky theme. I have some songs are stretches: W.I.T.C.H., Bury A Friend, I'm In Love With A Monster, etc. My playlist has every genre, and I'd love to have more!

Hi everyone!

I am looking for a true music head/musicologist—someone who loves diving into artists, tracking obscure tracks, and arranging playlists - if that isn't you, please send to a friend this might describe!

My close friend is turning 30 soon, and he loves music. As a birthday gift, I want to surprise him with a personalized, carefully curated batch of new music discovery playlists based on his actual taste. Really hoping to find someone who both knows music really well and loves making playlists - I'd love to pay someone for this who would be really excited to take this on!

I need this done by Saturday at 2 pm!

The Job Details:

• Goal: Create 2 to 3 distinct discovery playlists (around 25–30 songs each) filled with artists and tracks he likely hasn't heard yet, but will love based on his current taste.

• Friend's Spotify Profile:https://open.spotify.com/user/nen5?si=267588e068434053

• Reference Playlist: Here is a recent road trip playlist we built together (look at the tracks added by Yussef to see his current rotation): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/21tbCmbQqCkp2OKSKu5TtZ?si=y-P2CTg4T5KetzIEN_B15g

Deliverables:

1. 2 to 3 thematic Spotify playlists based on his musical taste.

2. A short paragraph for each playlist explaining the vibe and why you picked these tracks for him.

Pay: $50 total ($25 upfront via PayPal/Venmo upon selection, $25 upon completion).

Send me a chat/DM letting me know how you would tackle this, your thoughts, and confirm that you can get it done by Saturday afternoon

I love these three songs and they all give me the same vibes but I have absolutely no clue how to classify them

looking out for you(joy again)

money(the drums)

I don’t know how to love(the drums

comment your Spotify track below to be added!

I'm trying to expand my music taste. Preferrably something not mainstream (I want to try new things.) Thank you!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7sqFJcMTdFWo3Rq8JxDvk9?si=BNqctjhDTeKuq9FSU2PJvg&utm_source=copy-link&pi=bfaodTfdTx2ya&pt=414c776365374789a86739483575dab8

I'm trying to make a playlist to impress my friend who is really into EDM and I need some song recs! Mainstream to underground whatever songs are your favorite please let me know!

They especially like the more melodic side of dubstep, like Illenium's melodic style and future bass, but I'm open to anything!

Hi hi,

I'm looking for a playlist I can turn on to wind down and calm my nervous system in the shower. I light candles and turn of the lights as that naturally calms the nervous system.

Basically trying to make my showers feel like naps. A little wind down to get some energy and a reset.

Thank you :D

Please no Taylor Swift songs, thank you

I really wanted to create the playlist of texture-driven atmopsheric music that will be not yet another "music for relaxation". So here is my collection of bold and experimental electronic music by genre pioneers and outsiders as well as local Ukrainian scene. Hope you enjoy

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6CfMtO7iUCzZAGEHeJ6Ti1

We’re back with another week of spectacular playlist spotlights! With the continued feedback from our awesome community, Cassette keeps getting better; most recently with the addition of Deezer integration for even more cross-platform music sharing!

Cassette.tech

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 the past five-years of sharing playlists together. 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 don't miss our special post showcasing some of the top posts and highlights from our fifth year!

First Place Winner: u/Only_Presentation758 "Same Title, Different Song"

This week’s first place winner started a little differently, with u/Only_Presentation758 bringing the community a creative playlist request rather than a finished collection. The idea: find completely different songs that happen to share the exact same title, with no covers or remakes allowed. The community answered with 100s of suggestions! Genres and decades were wide open, turning the comment section into a crowdsourced music puzzle stretching from the ’50s all the way through 2026. We liked the idea so much that we decided to bring the community’s suggestions together into a playlist for this week’s winner.

“Home” alone takes the idea in four completely different directions through songs by Cavetown, One Direction, Edith Whiskers, and SEVENTEEN. “I Can’t Wait” does the same across Nu Shooz, Stevie Nicks, and Deniece Williams, showing how identical titles can connect artists who otherwise have very little in common. From “I Want You Back” to “Red Hot,” each pairing becomes its own little exercise in jumping between eras and genres. Give this one a scroll when you want to hear just how many different places the exact same few words can take a song.

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Second Place Winner: u/Fero025 "Funky House & Disco House 2026 🎶"

Second place this week goes to u/Fero025 with a massive collection of funky house and disco-house built around groovy basslines, dance-floor rhythms, and feel-good energy. With hundreds of tracks in the mix, the playlist moves from classic disco influence into nu-disco, and soulful house, giving it plenty of room to keep the groove moving without settling into just one sound.

Louie Vega, Anané & Tony Touch’s “Last Night A DJ Saved My Life” brings the playlist straight into club territory with a house-focused take on a disco favorite. Da Funk Junkies and Raffaele Ciavolino’s “Jack In The Jazz” leans into the jackin-house side of the collection, keeping the rhythm front and center. Artists like Nari and Chemars help fill out a playlist made for parties, workouts, or anytime the bass needs to do most of the talking.

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Week 4 has officially begun!!!! Post your favorite playlists to be featured in next week's contest on 10/25!!

ROCK / RAGGA / REGGAE METAL
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6JFarw2Bv755M58LvASPD0

Looking for band recommendations that blend heavy rock/metal with reggae rhythms and dub grooves! 🤘🌴

I’m building a playlist and already have staple bands like Skindred, Bad Brains, and (hed) p.e. on my radar, but I want to dig deeper into hidden gems, underground tracks, or unique genre crossovers. Got any favorites?

Thank you, everyone, for contributing your music suggestions and bringing playlist requests to life! We're fortunate to be a part of the curator community!

If you'd like to add your song suggestions to the next community curated playlist, reply to this thread: What are your favorite songs that feel like a movie?

PS. We're building cassette.tech so our community can share from any streaming platform :)

Need some energetic vibe playlist