Today’s changing listening habits mean that people are looking to Spotify playlists rather than radio stations to satisfy their need for new music.
If you’re tired of relying on Spotify’s Release radar to find your new favourite songs, and want a more human curated playlist, then you’ve come to the right place.
Below we’ve broken down our list of the top Spotify playlists for 2024 into different genres, so whether you’re into Hip Hop, House, Indie Rock, Disco, Latin, Pop Music, or you have a diverse musical taste you can find the best Spotify playlist below.
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General & Popular
Today’s Top Hits
By: Spotify
Likes: 32,716,694
No article on the best playlists on Spotify would be complete without at least a head nod to Today’s Top Hits. The most popular playlist on Spotify, boasting over 27 million likes and counting, and covering a wide range of genres – this playlist is a rundown of the most popular songs and recent releases in the world right now – think Drake and Ed Sheeran 🙂
Popular Music 🍭 2022 Hits & Best Music of the 2000s
By: Midnight Studios
Likes: 107,867
A mix of the most popular tracks right now, mixed in with hits from the start of the 2000’s.
Kitsuné’s New, Hot & Fresh
By: Kitsuné Musique
Likes: 44,970
A selection of different genres, curated by the team at Kitsuné Musique. This song covers a more international selection of artists, with a more unique style.
Dance and Electronic
Warehouse Party
By: Spotify
Likes: 246,920
This Spotify curated playlist brings you a selection of the best club anthems from the past few years.
Altar
By: Spotify
Likes: 415,943
The Altar playlist is the place to go to find some of the more alternative, underground electronic music, all curated by a selection of DJ’s and artists in the genre.
New Music Weekly | Monstercat
By: Monstercat
Likes: 127,159
Monstercat is an independent Canadian record label known for working with artists including Marshmello, Krewella and Gareth Emery. This playlist keeps you up to date with the latest releases from the label.
MrSuicideSheep Favourites
By: MrSuicideSheep
Likes: 299,871
One of the biggest music YouTube channels, MrSuicideSheep also has a range of Spotify playlists. This is the playlist containing their favourite songs.
Deep House 2023
By: Selected
Likes: 4,831,412
Brought to you by the powerhouse that is selected. Updated weekly, you’ll find the best in deep house and electronic dance.
Toolroom Tech House
By: Toolroom Records
Likes: 49,289
A little more niche, this playlist features some of the latest club tunes curated by the team at Toolroom records.
Danny L Harle’s HUGE PLAYLIST
By: Danny L Harle
Likes: 9,876
This playlist doesn’t have a huge following, but we’re throwing it in here as it’s a great selection of some lesser known dance tunes.
Trap Nation
By: Trap Nation
Likes: 2,033,772
The behemoth that is Trap Nation has brought its sound to a Spotify playlist. Featuring some of the favorite tracks from its popular YouTube channels.
Drum and Bass
Liquicity Drum & Bass
By: Liquicity
Likes: 81,172
Liquicity is a veteran of DnB promotion on Youtube, promoting some of the freshest artists, their official Spotify playlist doesn’t disappoint.
UKF Drum & Bass
By: UKF
Likes: 116,696
One of the more well known players in Drum & Bass, in this playlist they mix tracks from some more well known artists, as well as up and comers.
Drum and Bass 2023
By: Discover Records
Likes: 219,840
This user made playlist is a great example of an independent curator pulling together some of the finest tracks to create this Drum and Bass focused playlist.
Rap and Hip Hop
Rap Nation
By: Rap Nation
Likes: 112,194
Rap Nation is one of a group of Nations including Trap Nation, Chill Nation, and R&B Nation. Even though he’s more well known for his YouTube channel, this playlist is where all Rap Nation’s uploads are posted as well, along with other great tracks.
Westside Story
By: Spotify
Likes: 705,153
Previously known as Cali Fire – This huge playlist is the best place to find the hottest west coast rap, curated by Spotify making this one of the best rap playlists on Spotify.
Legendary Labels: Bad Boy Records
By: Spotify
Likes: 165,364
Switching coasts now, this playlist pays tribute to a label that has been home to some of the biggest names in rap.
Who We Be
By: Spotify
Likes: 740,733
Another Spotify editorial playlist this time focusing on UK artists. Listen for Rap, Grime, R&B, Afrobeat & Dancehall tracks.
Pigeons & Planes
By: Pigeons & Planes
Likes: 52,316
Brought to you by the guys at Complex, Pigeons & Planes has a real focus on music discovery. While it says it covers all genres – it definitely leans towards hip hop and rap.
Indie
Indie playlist
By: Erin Halpenny
Likes: 35,375
This good Spotify playlist, curated by user Erin Halpenny contains some classic indie bangers, perfect for a throwback thursday.
probably the best indie playlist ever
By: Jason Williams
Likes: 6,731
Another user curated playlist showcasing all the best indie tracks from the 90’s and 00’s.
Lofi & Chill
Majestic Casual ✨
By: Majestic Casual
Likes: 458,184
Majestic Casual’s YouTube channel has over 2,000,000,000 views at time of writing. This is their main Spotify playlist, showcasing the many sounds of Majestic Casual.
Sad Indie
By: Spotify
Likes: 1,339,745
This is Spotify’s editor curated alternative melancholia playlist. Perfect for those days when you’re feeling a bit low and looking for the perfect music to complement your mood.
Butter
By: Spotify
Likes: 773,474
Super smooth alternative soul and instrumental hip hop curated by Spotify’s editors.
Lush Lofi
By: Spotify
Likes: 999,953
All the newest chill instrumental lofi beats. This is another playlist curated by the editors at Spotify and one of the best Spotify playlists for work.
Lofi Girl’s favorites
By: Lofi Girl
Likes: 330,825
Prolific on YouTube. You may know them by their previous name Chilled Cow, now they go by the name Lofi Girl. This playlist specialises in lofi beats and is notable for producing one of the longest live streams ever.
Rock / Pop Punk
Pop Punk Powerhouses
By: Spotify
Likes: 2,145,554
This is one of the most popular playlists on Spotify. Another perfect stream of songs to stick on for your throwback Thursdays.
Rock Party
By: Spotify
Likes: 2,207,071
Another Spotify curated playlist. This one is full of the ultimate rock hits from Guns N’ Roses to Imagine Dragons.
So there you have it, a list of some of the best Spotify playlists around. Whether you’re looking to submit your music to playlists, or just looking for new tunes, there’s sure to be something to suit your taste and put you in touch with some great new music.
If you’re interested in discovering music outside of Spotify why not check out our list of the best music blogs.
If there’s any playlists you feel deserve to be included in this list, or if you’re a playlist curator and would like to be featured please be sure to get in touch and let us know.
