AfterPlaylist: A Music Discovery Podcast

Get ready to explore a fresh wave of music discovery as we dive into a standout playlist submitted by Jamie, one of our podcast listeners!  We’re diving into Jamie’s thoughtfully chosen tracks to see how these new artists are shaking things up in the genre. Join us as we react to how this playlist captures the lively spirit of today’s indie and alternative music, with dreamy synth sounds and catchy guitar riffs that blend ...

We're fully leaning into the music discovery part of our podcast this week with a mystery playlist from one of our fans! We've not helped design or curate this playlist in any way. Listen now and get ready to tune in next week to hear our thoughts on what's hopefully a playlist full of new sounds for us and you!

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It's time for more musical fusions! We dive into what exactly jazz and classical fusion is this week, while discussing a handful of jazzy tracks and the outstanding classical fusion album by Levi.Sct. Learn how these vibrant styles keeps the music alive for both old and new audiences. It's not blasphemy, but a great time!

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It's all about the fusions in this week's playlist! Get ready to have your mind blown with a modern twist on both the jazz and classical sounds. Discover how these genres create new soundscapes by diving into some jazzy tracks before hearing Levi's Sect's album Classified Fusion to hear one of today's best examples. Make sure you tune in next week for our educating discussion!

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Its the 7th edition of our Recommendation Roundup series where we bring you (mostly) new music to discover! With a varied mix of some brand new music, and some older tracks that we only recently discovered, this is possibly our best Rec Roundup yet! From romantic americana, to rock head-bangers, to new hip-hop and r&b, make sure you take some time to vibe out to the this playlist before hearing our thoughts on these aw...

We're back with our first Recommendation Roundup of 2026! We have a lot of new music (to you, hopefully) that has either dropped recently or just that we've been dying to highlight. As usual for our roundups, we've got a mix of several albums and singles to broaden your music horizons. Set some time aside to hear this medley of a playlist, and make sure you tune in next week to hear our discussion on them!

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This episode we discuss how girl power in music transcends boundaries and resonates with anyone who hears them. These tracks inspire and emotionally enrich not just the ladies, but us dudes as well! Tune in to listen to us emphasize the importance of representation and the need for more collaboration between female artists, as we highlight a few of our favorite empowering songs from the playlist! 

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Who says girl power is only for the ladies? This week we've compiled our favorite tracks that are by women, for women, that we actually love as 2 dudes! These empowering songs connect with all audiences and show the emotional depth female artists can harness in music. Get inspired with the playlist, out now, before tuning in next week to catch the discussion!

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In this episode, we dive into the art of crafting the perfect bedroom, sexy time playlist, exploring how music can turn any setting into a romantic escapade—even if it's just your local convenience store. With a mix of scientific insights and personal anecdotes, we navigate the world of sexy songs, one thrust at a time! Tune in to hear what makes a song objectively sexy, and get some tips on crafting your own bedtime beats...

The long awaited final album from modern day legend J. Cole has finally arrived! And we just had a huge Super Bowl halftime show we'd be remiss not to discuss in Bad Bunny. Tune in to this bonus episode to hear our thoughts and feelings on an album we were starting to wonder if would ever come out as well as how much this year's halftime performance meant to us! Come check it out while its piping hot and fresh!

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In next week's episode, we explore how music influences intimacy and discuss the science behind music's effect on arousal, mood, and connection. Check out the playlist now to hear some of our favorite bow-chika-wow-wow tracks before tuning in for the discussion next week. Remember that if you get pregnant while listening to these songs, we highly encourage you to name the baby after us!

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Do you ever listen to something so bad that it loops back around to being good again? Do you enjoy inflicting these terrible for your ears songs on your friends for your own amusement? Well that's exactly what we're doing to each other on this week's episode! Tune in and see just how much we tortured each other with another set of ultra-cringe songs, and be surprised by what terrible songs we ended up actually liking! Find...

We're back and kicking off the new year with a bit of musical torture! For our first episode of 2026 we thought it would be fun to see who can out-cringe the other with music (we hope) the other just can't stand. Check out the playlist for next week's episode and try to guess for each song whether we like it, it's a guilty pleasure, or it's actual torture. Bleeding of the ears to be expected!

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Previously on AfterPlaylist — Ready for an eargasm? Dive into our playlist full of instrumental bangers that’ll make your ears dance like nobody’s watching. From swoon-worthy serenades to beats that’ll make you vibe without needing lyrics to tell you what to feel—just pure, unadulterated musical goodness. Hit play and let the melodies do the talking! — We'll be back Jan 24, 2026 with a brand-new playlist!

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Before we unplug for the holiday season, we’re celebrating and highlighting the music that made 2025 unforgettable. From chart-topping anthems to the underground gems you might have missed, we’re sharing some of our personal favorites and the tracks that stayed on repeat. Whether you need fresh recommendations for your holiday travels or just want to reminisce on the year's best sounds, this episode is the ultimate 2025 pl...

It’s our final episode before the holiday break, and we’re going out with a bang! We’re taking one last look back at the incredible year in music that was 2025. Enjoy this beefy playlist and join us next week as we sift through the noise to highlight the some of our favorite songs and albums that defined our year.

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We just landed in Bristol, baby! (Mentally, at least) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌧️  We’re slowing the tempo all the way down to explore the smoky, mysterious world of Trip-Hop. We’re digging into the 'Bristol Sound' circa 1990 to find out what happens when you mix hip-hop beats with moody jazz, dub reggae, and a little bit of existential dread. 😅 We’re spinning the classics that defined a generation of late-night drives and rainy af...

We’re finally diving into the moody world of Trip-Hop, spinning classics that manage to sound incredibly cool yet deeply creative. It’s the perfect soundtrack for pretending you’re the main character in a gritty 90s noir film, even if you’re actually just aggressively folding laundry in your sweatpants. Turn the lights down, the volume up, and let’s get weird together — through this playlist.

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ALL RISE!! This time we're taking the playlist to court and pleading our cases for which song has the best bridge! Of course we need the honorable, merciful, ever wise judge and friend of the pod Charita to decide which song has the ultimate bridge. Tune in for a playlist battle unlike any we've done before. Court is now in session! Who can make the best case?


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