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The Best Spotify Playlists in 2021

• By audiohype
• April 8, 2021
• Spotify

Todays changing listening habits mean that people are looking to Spotify playlists rather than radio stations to satisfy their need for new music.

If youre tired of relying on Spotifys Release radar to find your new favourite songs, and want a more human curated playlist, then youve come to the right place.

Below weve broken down our list of the top Spotify playlists for 2021 into different genres, so whether youre 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.

General & Popular

Todays Top Hits

By: Spotify

Likes: 27,476,323

No article on the best playlists on Spotify would be complete without at least a head nod to Todays 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 2021 Hits & Best Music of the 2000s

By: Midnight Studios

Likes: 62,707

A mix of the most popular tracks right now, mixed in with hits from the start of the 2000s.

Kitsunés New, Hot & Fresh

By: Kitsuné Musique

Likes: 36,346

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: 150,810

This Spotify curated playlist brings you a selection of the best club anthems from the past few years.

Altar

By: Spotify

Likes: 358,382

The Altar playlist is the place to go to find some of the more alternative, underground electronic music, all curated by a selection of DJs and artists in the genre.

New Music Weekly | Monstercat

By: Monstercat

Likes: 122,736

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: 308,501

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 2021

By: Selected

Likes: 1,345,117

Brought to you by the powerhouse that is selected. Updated weekly, youll find the best in deep house and electronic dance.

Toolroom Tech House

By: Toolroom Records

Likes: 32,581

A little more niche, this playlist features some of the latest club tunes curated by the team at Toolroom records.

Danny L Harles HUGE PLAYLIST

By: Danny L Harle

Likes: 7,288

This playlist doesnt have a huge following, but were throwing it in here as its a great selection of some lesser known dance tunes.

Trap Nation

By: Trap Nation

Likes: 2,056,443

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: 72,322

Liquicity is a veteran of DnB promotion on Youtube, promoting some of the freshest artists, their official Spotify playlist doesnt disappoint.

UKF Drum & Bass

By: UKF

Likes: 96,572

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 2021

By: Discover Records

Likes: 110,584

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: 115,094

Rap Nation is one of a group of Nations including Trap Nation, Chill Nation, and R&B Nation. Even though hes more well known for his YouTube channel, this playlist is where all Rap Nations uploads are posted as well, along with other great tracks.

Westside Story

By: Spotify

Likes: 643,768

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: 106,893

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: 653,259

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: 43,057

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: 29,846

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: 3,182

Another user curated playlist showcasing all the best indie tracks from the 90s and 00s.

alexrainbirdMusic 2019

By: alexrainbirdMusic

Likes: 13,313

Better known for their YouTube channel alexrainbirdMusic also post tracks on Spotify. Unlike the previous two playlists, alexrainbirdMusic 2019 showcases newer indie tracks.

Lofi & Chill

Majestic Casual

By: Majestic Casual

Likes: 462,302

Majestic Casuals YouTube channel has nearly 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: 878,346

This is Spotifys editor curated alternative melancholia playlist. Perfect for those days when youre feeling a bit low and looking for the perfect music to complement your mood.

Butter

By: Spotify

Likes: 645,112

Super smooth alternative soul and instrumental hip hop curated by Spotifys editors.

Lush Lofi

By: Spotify

Likes: 928,406

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 Girls favorites

By: Lofi Girl

Likes: 327,675

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: 1,872,685

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: 1,850,853

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 youre looking to submit your music to playlists, or just looking for new tunes, theres sure to be something to suit your taste and put you in touch with some great new music.

If youre interested in discovering music outside of Spotify why not check out our list of the best music blogs.

If theres any playlists you feel deserve to be included in this list, or if youre a playlist curator and would like to be featured please be sure to get in touch and let us know.

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