This Is: (Artist's) Playlist Journal
Discover Emerging Artists Through Their Playlists
This is a content series where artists use playlist curation to reflect on their identity, inspirations, and creative soundscape.
Each playlist reveals the inspirations, moods, and stories that shape emerging artists’ sounds.
Behind the Playlist:
What to Expect
This series turns playlist curation into a self-reflective activity.
Artists get a personalized Playlist Journal to guide them in curating a 10-song playlist, answering reflective prompts, and co-creating a feature that offers listeners a personal and creative glimpse into their artistic universe.
Why Discover
New Artists Here?
Discovering new music has never felt this personal. Each playlist is a window into the inspirations, emotions, and stories that shape emerging artists’ sounds.
Dive into personal, artist-curated playlists that spotlight independent artists reflecting on their identity and journey.
Spotlight Emerging Artists
Discover creative, thoughtful features that spotlight emerging artists.
Personal Reflections
Explore personal reflections and stories behind the artist's music and their musical influences.
Find Your Next Favorite Artist
Connect with emerging artists beyond their releases — and maybe find your next favorite.
Discover new artists
Who’ve already shared their Playlist Journals
Talking Playlists with Leith Ross
Leith Ross’ I Can See the Future transforms intimate reflections into indie music that comforts, connects, and invites listeners to explore their own experiences.
This Is: livia – Discover Emerging Artists Through Their Playlists
London-based artist livia transforms her memories into raw, heartfelt songs that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable. Explore her sound and inspirations in The New Artist’s Playlist Journal, where emerging artists use playlists as creative journals.
Talking Playlists with The Two Lips
The Two Lips, an LA indie pop duo, turn late-night talks into music. Discover how their playlists shape their dreamy sound and latest singles “talk” and “clue”
If you're an emerging artist...
If you’re curious, I’d love to guide you through this easy and meaningful playlist journaling experience and share more details on how to collab!
Curate your Playlist Journal, revealing your inspirations and artistic identity. I’ll help turn it into a featured playlist and content that connects you with new listeners in a meaningful way <3
