Music

Bedtime Beats PLAYLIST ∙  Apple Music Hip-Hop The moon’s up, the hour’s late, the world’s asleep. Look, it’s been a long day—no need to belabor the point. Here’s a mix of low-key instrumental hip-hop for unwinding and falling asleep. Our editors update selections regularly, so if you find something you like—in other words, if there’s something you only kinda sorta remember as you drift off—add it to your library. But do yourself a favor: Wait until morning.

Permanent Vacation PLAYLIST ∙  Hey, feeling good? Great. Need a drink? Sure. Ice? All right. Nah, don’t get up—we’ve got it. Permanent Vacation (formerly known as Poolside Chill) is your handmade soundtrack for a warm-weather escape—whether you’re away from home or staying put. Lay back, chill, and leave the daily grind behind with an eclectic mix covering everything from laidback reggae and tropical grooves to Brazilian beats, Balearic disco, and sun-kissed soul. Our editors regularly update this playlist—if you like a track, add it to your library.

catching feelings PLAYLIST ∙  Apple Music Indie Here’s a playlist for when you’re just chilling. A little slow, a little moody, but most of all, mellow and low-key. Try it in your room, or on your headphones when you’re out running errands. Like the quiet friend in the corner who always knows what to say (and, more importantly, to never say too much), it’ll hold up. Picks here are updated regularly, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

Binaural Frequencies PLAYLIST ∙ A binaural beat isn’t so much a beat as a sensation you think you hear when your brain tries to synthesize two tones of slightly different frequency playing in opposite ears. The effect can be calming and meditative, and is thought to enhance focus—and deep sleep. But at the end of the day, if it feels good, it’s working. Consider this playlist a useful introduction to one of the more interesting emergent phenomena in healing sounds. Our editors recalibrate selections here regularly, so if something in particular clicks, add it to your library.

Пока ALBUM ∙ POP ∙ 2021 Dose

When Smoke Rises ALBUM ∙ ALTERNATIVE ∙ 2021 Mustafa

Pure Romance PLAYLIST ∙  Apple Music Pop Artists from every genre shape the sound of true love in these iconic tracks. Our editors regularly update this playlist—if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

Crooked Machine ALBUM ∙ ELECTRONIC ∙ 2021 Róisín Murphy

Guitar Throwback PLAYLIST ∙  Apple Music Alternative The '90s marked a moment when underground rock stage-dived its way into the mainstream. From what the elders among us used to call “grunge” through today's guitar anthems, even the newer tracks here are classics—proof that no matter how often rock reinvents itself, it'll always come back to kick some ass. We regularly update this playlist. If you like a song, add it to your library.

Straight Outta The Country ALBUM ∙ COUNTRY ∙ 2021 Justin Moore

Dark Sky PLAYLIST ∙  Apple Music Classic Rock Rock  and  chill  don't have to be mutually exclusive. From classic to contemporary, big names to indie players, these tracks capture the arty side of rock in repose: reflective but still with a little edge. We update this playlist regularly. If you like a track, add it to your library.

Who Runs the World PLAYLIST ∙  Apple Music Pop Tackling old ideas about gender, sexuality, self-confidence, and beauty, this playlist highlights the progressive women modernizing and reshaping how pop can sound, signal, and function. In other words, it’s stocked with diverse empowerment anthems for a new era. We're always updating selections, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

Just Say You Don't Care ALBUM ∙ HIP-HOP ∙ 2021 Night Lovell

Here on Earth (Ultimate Edition / Video Deluxe) ALBUM ∙ COUNTRY ∙ 2021 Tim McGraw

Pilates & Core PLAYLIST ∙  Anyone who’s tried Pilates knows that despite the barefoot, low-impact vibe, it’s intensely demanding work. Here’s a playlist of hip-hop, pop, and dance designed to complement the challenge and help you keep tempo, from warm-up to cool-down. We update picks here regularly, so if you hear something that gets you particularly motivated, add it to your library.

Kotoba To Ongaku ALBUM ∙ ROCK ∙ 2021 SAKANAMON

Your Lips, My Lips, Apocalypse PLAYLIST ∙ Vogue Outstanding new tunes by Gnucci, Shabazz Palaces, Karen Elson, Thurston Moore and many more

Education, Entertainment, Recreation (Live) ALBUM ∙ POP ∙ 2021 New Order

No Gods No Masters ALBUM ∙ ALTERNATIVE ∙ 2021 Garbage

Features ALBUM ∙ HOUSE ∙ 2021 Sio Add this album to your library now.

Golden Wings (Apple Music Up Next Film Edition) - EP ALBUM ∙ POP ∙ 2021 Zoe Wees

Living Room Dance Party PLAYLIST ∙  Apple Music Pop The beauty of the living room dance party is that it works whether you’re with the family or hanging solo—and even if you don’t have a living room. Blast these feel-good pop and dance tunes from Tones and I, Maren Morris, and other stars to transform any space into an impromptu, social-distancing-friendly Saturday night throwdown.

Приют для мертвецов ALBUM ∙ ROCK ∙ 2021 Zavtrakkusto

CIAO! ALBUM ∙ GERMAN POP ∙ 2021 Giovanni Zarrella

‘Til We Meet Again (Live / Japan Exclusive) ALBUM ∙ ポップ ∙ 2021 ノラ・ジョーンズ