EBOOK PLAYLIST CURATION

The Master Playlist: Listening to the Power of Playlists

Unlock the Power of Music
Soundtrack Your Life
Regulate Your Mood

What if your playlists could tell your story?

Playlists aren’t just collections of songs.

They are personal archives, mood regulators, and reflections of who you are.

Why make playlist curation a habit?

Enjoy music in a more personal and intentional way

Have a handy tool for self-regulation

Create the soundtrack to your life’s chapters

Based on Research

Built as part of my Master’s thesis in digital media, this ebook draws from diary studies and interviews with 12 young curators.

It explores how and why people use playlists to navigate everyday life — as tools for self-expression, emotional regulation, and socialisation.

Key insights on playlist curation
Discover how and why young people create playlists—what drives their habits, emotional needs, and curatorial choices.
Resources to make it a habit
Tools and tips to help you turn playlist-making into a regular, reflective part of your life.
Scroll breakers with surprises :')
Unexpected interactive moments to keep things fun while you reflect.
Prompts to reflect on your music use
Gentle questions to explore how you connect with music—and what your playlists say about you.
Key insights on playlist curation
Discover why playlists matter from a social practice perspective
Resources to make it a habit
Tools to help you turn playlist-making into a regular, reflective part of your life.
Prompts to reflect on your music use
Questions to explore how you use music—and what your playlists say about you.
Scroll breakers with surprises :')
Unexpected interactive moments to keep things fun while you reflect.

AND START TAKING CARE OF YOUR PLAYLIST!

this ebook was made with care, love, & a lot of late-night playlisting

Meet the guy behind this : )

Hey! I’m Xavi

A digital media researcher obsessed with playlists and turning them into a journaling tool. ✌️

I’m also the creator of The Playlist Journal, a project to raise awareness about the impact of playlists as journaling tools.

Click on the logo to learn more about me!


Xavi Saldes The Playlist Journal
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