Why Spotify Wrapped Has Sent Me on a Solo Mission to Explore the Musical Universe
Plus a way to find new playlists (see photo caption)
Spotify Wrapped has sparked a solo mission to dive headfirst into as many different songs, genres, and musicians as I can muster. After all, I’m on a quest to grow my already polyjamorous palate! Music has been a guiding light for humanity across generations, a universal force that unites us in the best—and sometimes the worst—of times.
Now, let’s be clear: I’m not biased toward just one genre. I’ve been spotted (often alone, because let’s be honest, few share my enthusiasm for dancing) grooving to a little bit of everything. Today, I want to invite you all to join my playlists and share your own songs or themes. I absolutely love creating Spotify blends and squeezing every drop of joy from the platform’s playlist features.
Sure, I know there are other music apps out there. I’d love to explore them all! But in terms of user experience and... well, other factors I won’t bore you with, my heart belongs to good old YouTube and Spotify. I’ll download other apps if I receive convincing pleas from friends, but don’t hold your breath.
Every year, Spotify Wrapped rolls around, showering me with numbers and data about global music stats and my own listening habits. They even throw in comparisons to past years—that or I’m just dreaming again. But regardless, the point is this: Spotify Wrapped has unleashed the hellhound of musical stats upon me!
And if that sounds a little dramatic? Well, good! I'm afraid what this year's stats will reveal, every year prior I'm always saying “PUMP THOSE NUMBERS UP!”, and if the hound has anything to say about it, this year is no different. With some newfound free time and a few cool people in the mix, I’m just scratching the surface of this musical iceberg. Don’t even get me started on the dancing events that are still lingering on my ever-growing to-do list!
Now, the hellhound of music is ready to take you through the caves of sound—though a word of caution: the miasma of genres and descriptions might send my therapist spiraling into some wild theories about my mental state. (Seriously, please do not associate me with any actual hellhounds; I’m only half-joking here!)
Music can be a powerful and passionate tool, and I’m thrilled to see where it continues to lead us as a species—globally and individually. If you’re on your own musical journey, please, never stop creating! (I mean that from the depths of my heart, I know some of you.)
A massive thank you to all the musicians, poets, freestyle artists, writers, podcast hosts, and other creatives who inspire us by sharing their sounds. Let’s keep vibing together!