How to Create the Perfect Spotify Playlist for Any Occasion

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Last Updated: April 14, 2023

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This article was co-authored by Natasha Miller. Natasha Miller is an Event Planner, Chief Experience Designer, and President of Entire Productions, an event and entertainment production company based in San Francisco, California. Notable clients Natasha has collaborated with include Apple, Google, Gap, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., and Salesforce. Natasha and Entire Productions has been awarded Inc. 5,000’s “Fastest Growing Companies in America”, Entrepreneur Magazine’s 360 List of “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America.” Entire Productions is also a Certified Women Business Enterprise. Natasha is a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

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Spotify playlists are the perfect way to organize music into one simple location. But what if you want to create the best playlist for any specific occasion? By building a solid foundation for a playlist, carefully curating songs, and sharing ideas with the Spotify community, this guide allows any Spotify user to create the ideal playlist of their dreams.

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Building the Foundation

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  1. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d3\/SpotifyLogin.jpg\/460px-SpotifyLogin.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/d\/d3\/SpotifyLogin.jpg\/402px-SpotifyLogin.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:639,”bigWidth”:403,”bigHeight”:560,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 1 Login to your Spotify account or create one. You can use Spotify’s mobile app, desktop app, or web browser to either login to your existing account or create a new one.
  2. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/11\/ThemedPlaylistsFromSpotify.jpg\/460px-ThemedPlaylistsFromSpotify.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/1\/11\/ThemedPlaylistsFromSpotify.jpg\/728px-ThemedPlaylistsFromSpotify.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:344,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:544,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 2 Select a playlist theme for this occasion.
    • Does the playlist need to be fast or slow? (An upbeat morning routine playlist vs. a laid-back “late night drive” playlist)
    • Is it for a certain event or party? (A birthday party, grad party, baby shower, wedding, etc.)
    • Does the playlist have a certain mood? (Excited, sad, angry, peaceful, romantic, etc.)

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  3. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/2\/2a\/CreatePlaylist.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/2\/2a\/CreatePlaylist.jpg\/253px-CreatePlaylist.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:733,”bigWidth”:253,”bigHeight”:403,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 3 Create the playlist. Using your application of choice, select the “New Playlist” button in order to create a new playlist and add it to your library.
  4. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/29\/PlaylistName.jpg\/460px-PlaylistName.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/2\/29\/PlaylistName.jpg\/728px-PlaylistName.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:339,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:537,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 4 Name the playlist. Come up with a title that is attention-grabbing and relevant to the theme.
  5. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b5\/PlaylistCoverPic.jpg\/460px-PlaylistCoverPic.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/b\/b5\/PlaylistCoverPic.jpg\/728px-PlaylistCoverPic.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:339,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:536,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 5 Upload an image for your playlist cover. Choose a cover that is eye-catching, while also ensuring that you have the rights to upload the image onto Spotify.
  6. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/93\/PlaylistDescription.jpg\/460px-PlaylistDescription.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/9\/93\/PlaylistDescription.jpg\/728px-PlaylistDescription.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:329,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:521,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 6 Write a description. Include a short description for the playlist in order to provide context on the general idea of the playlist’s theme.

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Curating the Playlist

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  1. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/be\/FirstSong.jpg\/460px-FirstSong.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/b\/be\/FirstSong.jpg\/610px-FirstSong.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:145,”bigWidth”:610,”bigHeight”:192,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 1 Select your opening song. Just like how brilliant essays begin with a hook, your Spotify playlist needs to begin with an amazing song that will catch a listener’s attention. This can be a song you love that matches the theme or a song from a popular artist. Be creative with your first choice, as it creates an impression for the rest of the playlist!
  2. 2 Add your favorite songs. Including artists that you love gives the playlist your own personal style and flair. Browse through your “Liked Songs” on Spotify and think about adding them to the playlist. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/6\/65\/FavoriteSong.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/6\/65\/FavoriteSong.jpg\/264px-FavoriteSong.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:127,”bigWidth”:264,”bigHeight”:73,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”}
    • If you’re prepping music for a party, think about the demographics of the group the playlist will be played for. Make sure that there’s something for everyone!
  3. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/74\/DiscoverWeekly.jpg\/460px-DiscoverWeekly.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/7\/74\/DiscoverWeekly.jpg\/728px-DiscoverWeekly.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:147,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:233,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 3 Use your “Discover Weekly” playlist. Spotify provides its listeners with a personalized playlist that updates every Monday, introducing new songs that cater to the listener’s interests. Give your “Discover Weekly” a listen to see if any of those songs match your playlist’s theme!
  4. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c8\/Recommended.jpg\/460px-Recommended.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/c\/c8\/Recommended.jpg\/728px-Recommended.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:158,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:250,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 4 Check out the “Recommended” section. When you scroll to the bottom of the page, Spotify provides a list of potential songs that correspond with the songs already in your playlist and can be easily added with the click of a button.
  5. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/33\/SimilarPlaylists.jpg\/460px-SimilarPlaylists.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/3\/33\/SimilarPlaylists.jpg\/728px-SimilarPlaylists.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:185,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:293,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 5 Take inspiration from similar playlists already published. Spotify is a huge library filled with other playlists that may be similar to the theme you intend to follow. Search up keywords in Spotify’s search bar, listen to the songs in the related playlists, and consider adding them to your list.
  6. 6 Consider the length of the event. If the playlist is for a party, try to make the playlist as long as the party’s length in order to avoid repeating songs. If there is no set length to your occasion, having around 50-100 songs ensures that the playlist has enough variety, but isn’t too long or short that it turns listeners away. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/1\/15\/Timing.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/1\/15\/Timing.jpg\/230px-Timing.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:80,”bigWidth”:230,”bigHeight”:40,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”}

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Sharing Your Masterpiece

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  1. 1 Publish your playlist. Once you have finished adding songs, you can set the status of the playlist to be private (which makes the playlist visible only to yourself) or public (which makes the playlist visible to all Spotify users). {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/7\/75\/MakePrivate.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/7\/75\/MakePrivate.jpg\/226px-MakePrivate.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:336,”bigWidth”:226,”bigHeight”:165,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”} {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/1\/1a\/MakePublic.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/1\/1a\/MakePublic.jpg\/235px-MakePublic.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:335,”bigWidth”:235,”bigHeight”:171,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”}
  2. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/41\/UpdatePlaylist.jpg\/460px-UpdatePlaylist.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/4\/41\/UpdatePlaylist.jpg\/728px-UpdatePlaylist.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:198,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:313,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 2 Refresh the playlist with new songs. Updating your playlist frequently creates a unique listening experience each time the playlist is listened to and keeps the song selection fresh.
  3. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/47\/Collaborate.jpg\/460px-Collaborate.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/4\/47\/Collaborate.jpg\/472px-Collaborate.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:229,”bigWidth”:472,”bigHeight”:235,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\”>Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 3 Collaborate with others. Consider collaborating with other Spotify users in order to add more variety to your playlist. Not only does this make the playlist more lively, but it also introduces you to new music that you haven’t discovered!

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