#yearly album recap

[glennmillerorchestra]

a year in new-to-me albums, 2023

[antiquesintheattic]

i know there’s still 4 days left in the month but i had to post my december topster now cause there’s just a lot to take in yet again

[ay-miphae]

Oh yeah it definitely felt drier than usual this year, this doesn't surprise me. @enbymetalhead and @lightineventide found that the "microgenres" were picked from user playlists, ie if a lot of your songs are found on user playlists with the words "pink" "pilates" "princess" well... that's where it comes from. Still AI to an extent, and it definitely would have been much better if there were more curators who cared about music.

Also I've been keeping up with my last.fm and a lot of the songs in my top 100 are just ...not accurate?? They're all songs I like at least, but having looked at my stats I have absolutely no idea what it counts as being "most played" (there's lots that didn't show up at all that should have been well within my top 50 and vice versa)

im genuinely convinced that they used ai for the monthly thing on spotify wrapped. what do you mean may was my "coastal grandmother ukulele oldies" phase. august was "pink pilates princess strut pop??" no one would say that september was my "sweater weather permanent wave indie" moment. no way we waited so long for this. multiple people and i also noticed that it took a few seconds longer than usual to load, maybe im just impatient but i wouldnt be surprised if that was ai preparing like all of it as i clicked through. spotify has been using a lot of ai lately with the playlist making, dj, playlist cover designer and now whatever this ai podcast thing is.

[pocima]

My seasonal music highlights: fall 2024 ☎️

Welcome to another installment of my songs of the season lists, this marks the fourth entry, which means I’ve been dedicated to this series for a year now and I’m incredibly glad about that 💪🏻 I didn’t save as much music in my library as the rest of the year, I have 105 songs in my spring playlist, 86 in my summer one and only 51 on the fall one. However, the new music I did tune into this season, I was absolutely HOOKED on most of it. You can check out the previous installment here, this playlist is not in order, * = full album/EP to be discussed in the yearly favorite project recap. 💋

❤️‍🩹 Drums of Death - FKA twigs

FKA twigs' Eusexua is rightfully one of the most anticipated (including by me) 2025 albums, with a gradual rollout involving three singles accompanied by visuals and worldbuilding of unprecedented quality, along with a couple of performances that unveil more of the album's offerings. (In fact, here’s one where she performed 7 out of 11 of its songs. 😋🍽️) The most recent of the three singles, Drums of Death, is a rather blunter approach to the sound she's crafted, compared to the trance infuenced quiet waters of Eusexua or the welcoming alternative pop land of Perfect Stranger. Drums of Death leans on a backbone of diced up vocals, kicks and claps, while the pre-chorus and chorus bring in the harmonies and melodicity. To some fans, it feels rather like an interlude, and is a let down compared to its snippet feature in the MV of Eusexua. Personally, tasteful repetitiveness is something I've been appreciating in music and literature lately. When artists who have a firm grasp on musical and literary techniques do it, instead of being told, "well here's a song that I didn't put all that thought into but I hope it stays on your mind and your Tiktok page", to me it feels like I'm masterfully being serenaded or trapped, invited to experience the worldview of the track either way. That’s part of the reason why I prefer the build-up in the studio version, it leaves more room for the intro to shine and gives an opportunity to a more major drop and conclusion. Besides, you know how big of a fan I am of this specific type of glitchy production; and combined with twigs’ elegance, talent and self-expression, you have no choice but to fall for her offerings and stay seated for her entire project to be unleashed (in January!).

❤️‍🩹 second demise - 4s4ki (co-prod. NUU$HI & The Back Horn’s Eizumi Kannami)*

Miss 4s4ki hasn’t appeared in the long reviews sections of these lists in the past 2 entries, not because the music was bad in any way but because she dropped singles instead of projects and I couldn’t find much to say about them despite them being incredible as always, however know her crown remains untouched. Collective Obsession was her first body of work in a while, since June 2023 album Code Ge4ss to be exact, and second demise specifically was revealed first in a live performance. I basically heard the entire song previously and that didn’t stop me from hyperventilating at night when listening to the studio version. second demise offers the drum & bass mastery offered in multiple past projects of 4s4ki’s, as well as electric guitars being part of the base for the instrumentals and a drill section for the second verse, which is a first time entry for her genre versatility record. What makes this track so so special isn’t even what I listed above, it’s the way all of this is executed in such a siren-like, haunting way. The synth that appears in the intro and the (pre-)choruses, her hypnotic processed vocals and adlibs, the key switches (I’m not even usually a fan of key changes but this is an excellent example of one), the lyricism… yeah, this is exactly the type of 4s4ki songs I’m the most drawn to. I’m still so impressed at the fact that she’s physically unable to miss with her releases AND she keeps taking her game to the next level. If you’re not tuned in for her releases like I am, you’re missing out severely, on unimaginable levels. Oh, and I knew NUU$HI was goated since I heard his production on echo’s no scars, and I will be getting into The Back Horn as well.

❤️‍🩹 Whiplash - aespa

If HYBE truly wanted to outdo aespa, they would’ve leaked information on what they’ve been eating this year, because whatever it is, it’s made them cook up an unseen before smash hit run. I’ve been consistently talking about their music in this series and on my blog overall, and talking about some “omg NOW this might be their best title/song” and whatnot, and this time they decided to put an end to my dilemmas. Whiplash is my favorite aespa song ever, let alone title tracks. It’s exactly the sound that I’ve been begging aespa to incorporate into their discovery for all the three years that I’ve been a fan of them, it’s effortlessly catchy, it’s not dedicated to mainstream audiences but catches their attention because of how well-defined it is, it’s gritty, it’s mature. (If you grabbed my head during its release week and shook it you’d hear “one look give ‘em whiplash” echoing.) It’s futuristic tech house highly reminiscent of Boys Noize or Gesaffelstein (@timetravellingkitty gets me on this one), with techno synths and a classy drum pattern perfect for voguing or catwalking printed all over. Despite the relative monotony of the track; the verses, chorus and vocal performances remain top-tier. No member feels like they didn’t get what they deserved (which has been an issue on multiple previous title tracks), they’re now all at the forefront both in the song and the choreography, their parts are designed for them to shine individually while being harmonious with each other. Whiplash is currently peak aespa, perfectly pop, perfectly experimental, perfect in all aspects from production to creative direction to the aespa girls glowing with confidence, knowing their improvement, skills, artistic achievements and that they all truly outdid themselves in all areas with this release.

❤️‍🩹 Puchica - Isabella Lovestory

Neoperreo pop princess Isabella Lovestory is back with her consistency, her signature synth-heavy reggaeton and unique, campy in the best was possible art direction. Púchica, the title being Central American lingo roughly meaning “damn!”, had been teased for quite some time before its release (including that May 11 livestream where she teased VIP and some currently unreleased gems), and the single cover alone, consisting of a self-made collage, reflects the track’s expected flashiness. (Heavy on the self-made as well as her also directing and editing the MV herself, we love a true audiovisual artist. ❤️‍🔥 Oh, and calling all 5 neoperreo fans on this site: Taichu is featured in the video!) What I probably enjoyed most about this single is that the beloved 8-bit synths from Tacón were brought back because those never fail to scratch an itch in my brain, accompanied by slot machine spinning sounds to match the lottery win theme of the track (an explicit “damn, I hit the jackpot!” 👀). If you listen to Isabella, you already know she has an ear for a permanently infectious chorus, and this is one that lived in my head rent free for one of the longest amounts of time. And those slight switch-ups for the last four bars of the second verse and the last post-chorus? Satisfying 8-bit excellence. Well, that’s an immaculate continuation of a skipless discography, and even though she postponed IL2 (2025 🙏🏻), we were well fed with this year’s singles nevertheless. The independent popstar scene really hit the lotto with her. Ay vos, como púchica, púchica 💃🏻

❤️‍🩹 UFO - f5ve

On the previous entry for my seasonal recaps, I talked somewhat lengthily about f5ve’s come-up in girl group fans’ eyes and them finding their group identity, and since then, my love and appreciation for their music and skills and everything they have going on has only grown. The biggest reason for this is their successful follow-up to their summer release Underground, which has truly proven they’re one of the most intriguing and artistically polished acts in the pop game right now. A major attention grabber for UFO was the A.G. Cook and Nömak co-production, largely thanks to executive producer Bloodpop’s connections (and it’s kind of hilarious to observe people who are less familiar with PCMus get shocked at this). The hype surrounding this paid off immensely as the production of the track is absolutely otherworldly: UFO claw whirring noises start reverberating and builds up into synth-filled electropop heaven. Oh boy THE SYNTHS ON THIS… I have yet to recover from how they rewired my brain. With the unforgettable verses, chorus and the “gacha, gacha, gacha find out”, you too will find yourself replaying and singing along to the whole song nonstop. A sick double entendre at the core of this song that I believe needs to be mentioned more is how the usual usage of the term “UFO” intertwines with its Japanese meaning, which is the claw machine you come across in arcades, and you can probably tell the simile comes from their claws and how they grab objects. The track and MV tell a story of a schoolgirl with supernatural powers (ESPER SHOGAKUSEI, that’s that collective consciousness) who puts them to use in said claw machines, and while it’s lighthearted and incredibly entertaining, it’s also another incredible example of f5ve bringing in Japanese culture to the Western originated hyperpop scene and the whole world. (Two amazing articles where the girls discuss this, highly recommend giving them a read. And please start talking about how talented and well-spoken the members are because that’s not brought up enough either.) f5ve members and the team behind them have made it clear they’re here to press their stamp on contemporary pop, and they’re heading nearer towards cult classic status with every comeback.

❤️‍🩹 BLACK LIGHT - LSDXOXO*

LSDXOXO has been an icon in the underground club scene for over a decade now, and though his debut album DOGMA swerves into a slightly different direction of alternative R&B, cloud rap and breakbeats, what Black Light offers may be his most addictive yet. At least to me personally: I’ve been hyping up a good number of gritty bass and pluck dense songs released this year, including TAN’s Hypertonic (the successor to FEMM’s L.C.S. and yes I will die on this hill) and echo’s GAME. I’m kind of seeing a pattern of Yasutaka Nakata produced 2000s J-pop having a full circle moment, as well as Black musicians pioneering techno and house, with this J-pop subgenre drawing from both making this moment go deeper in history. I am not complaining about it in the slightest because the artists who have taken that path have amended the style to work for them so far, therefore letting the tracks stand strong regardless of said nostalgia factor. In LSDXOXO’s case, the tone of his take on the style is unlike the aforementioned songs. Techno and house have been at the heart of his work for throughout his whole career, so this experience and the melancholic-ish tone of the album amount for a more mellow but really memorable synth pop/alternative R&B track. If you’re simultaneously a 2000s J-pop and contemporary EDM enjoyer and you’re seeking those dance pop highs but maybe with a colder twist, you’re the target audience for this.

❤️‍🩹 Viola - Yves

The beloved LOONA members bouncing back from everything they’ve put through and finding their own callings whether in groups or as soloists is something I find immensely commendable. Out of the girls’ post-BBC (keep pirating the BBC music btw) releases, Viola became an instant favorite with its 2010s-20s Hannah Diamond and A.G. Cook coded OG hyperpop realness, immaculate sound design and refined (especially by K-pop standards) creative direction. My liking for this track is representative of my K-pop and non K-pop tastes blending into each other, as it pushes the boundaries of K-pop and possesses some of my favorite characteristics of my most played music from the alternative pop scene. The vocals are distorted, the synths are pitched, everything is processed and multi-layered, the MV isn’t too show-offish and instead relies on the wonders of cinematography and video editing. (I am strongly against Paix Per Mil’s use of generative AI though, and so is Yves herself.) Just like that, the rules of mainstream K-pop are tastefully bent. Something I truly appreciate about Yves and her team is that they’re successfully building a niche. Rather than trying to find that hit or predict what the GP or different fanbases will support, they’re forming a community that is truly here for her very own music and artistry, as well as giving a handful of long-time Orbits the experimentation they were anticipating for years. I’ve been pleading for K-pop labels to follow this tactic for ages and stop pandering to just about anybody, so seeing such a refreshing release is like a dream come true. No matter your familiarity with K-pop or LOONA, Yves is a full-fledged solo artist worth following.

❤️‍🩹 BACK2BACK - STARKIDS*

First things first, Starkids will pay for that heinous disbandment prank of theirs. That’s a line you simply don’t cross with a veteran K-popper that has been traumatized from some of her favorite groups being mistreated and disbanding, one of the worst incidents happening THIS SUMMER. My heart dropped to the 10th circle of hell when I saw that letter on their page with the “translation” and all. In my gut I sensed that they were trolling, but I was also mentally unprepared to lose this unmatched Japanese hyperpop band that continued to cook up hits. Anyway, that really did turn out to be a gimmick for a surprise FULL album drop so they’re forgiven. The most accurate description I can give about Starkids is that they’re the life of the party in the Japanese music scene, and honestly music overall. They know how to have fun to the fullest and reflect that dopamine rush in every aspect of their work. Their new album is no exception to this, and each one of the songs feels injectable, but currently I’m the most stuck on Back2Back. I’m a sucker for both 2-step and 4/4 club beats, so the combination of both (and especially that first switch-up) spoke to me. “Prod. BENXNI” says everything you need about the production quality (hint: that means it’s top-tier). And once again, they don’t take themselves too seriously with their bars or attitudes, but what distinguishes them from low quality so-called “satire” is that they put their souls into it. Yes, they’re unserious and lean into irony at times, but it’s all authentic, hearty and expertly executed. The members have talked about being purely themselves and how that’s a huge priority for them, and they’re surely achieving that and therefore getting love from me and fellow listeners. They’ve proven that they won’t change their mind on staying true to themselves, so there’s nothing to worry about in relation to the music or the group. I just need them to never scare me with that type of prank ever again.

❤️‍🩹 Shoulda Woulda Coulda - FLO*

Beautiful vocals, no-skip catalogue, charisma and chemistry: the ingredients for the UK’s it group FLO. I’ve been a huge FLOlifer since their debut EP The Lead, and they finally have their anticipated debut album Access All Areas out; seeing them grow so much and do their thing on this project makes me proud as an almost day 1 fan. 🥹 The album plays around with different sides of R&B and showcases the girls’ improved skills, and naturally I didn’t have an easy time picking a definite favorite track, but my dice ended up rolling on Shoulda Woulda Coulda. It’s one of the most 2000s callback type songs on the LP, marking a return to The Lead and 3 of Us’ sound which is my favorite musical style from them and a large part of the appeal of this song particularly. However, just like true musical it girls and innovative artists, they don’t entirely rely on nostalgia. I’ve talked about this in both in this post and probably many previous posts, but as tempting it is to market directly through the past, it immediately turns cheap if you don’t have your own spin to it, you just end up with ripoffs in the name of “bringing the good old music back”. Thankfully that’s a trap FLO avoid, curating their work surrounding their own identity and what suits them. The harmonizing right off the bat tells you about the vocal strength of the track (and what they have in store in general), the structure is full but never overwhelming (length is 3:47 too so we’re eating 🙏🏻), the violins at the back add depth to the instrumentals. The bridge is one of their best, and that says a lot because catching up to their bridge building is on the bucket list of future architects. Congratulations to FLO for coming through with girl group excellence like they always do, and I’m sure their future endeavors will take them places even further.

Mini-reviews

🍁 Midnight Cowboy - JADE: Mesmerizing voice, gritty-leaning production. Currently 3 singles in, with this being the second one, and Jade is already a cutting-edge popstar.

🍁 UNHHH - Lolo Zouaï: Yet another dancey R&B smash from Lolo, impressed but not surprised. Yeah you know I’m tryna unhhh, unhhhh

🍁 f5ve - Underground (DJ Chari, French Cries, STARKIDS Remix): It would be criminal of me to write so much about two of my favorite hyperpop bands and not mention their very real COLLABORATION. It’s everything I could ask from a f5ve x Starkids collab and more. The breakbeats are too scrumptious, French Cries/Spaceboy you’re so loved.

🍁 2BADGYALZ - Bree Runway: Another one of my favorite UK it girls on some of the nastiest bass I’ve heard in my entire life. So worth having my brains blown off.

🍁 6plus9 - HYRA: When am I not up for more textured ‘00s inspired electropop, another top-notch example at that?

🍁 take it offff - horsegiirL: So thankful to @lilamala for putting me onto her because I’ve received nothing but bangers, whether they remain in the usual happy hardcore zone or slide onto some Eurodance.

🍁 NATSUMELO - Shaka Bose: Last but never least. Kind of resembles his earlier work such as In My Space but shows his advancement in producing and rapping. I don’t know how many times this man has talked about finishing the album, but he needs to know I cannot wait for it.

Thank you for reading another one of my yap sessions, and if you’ve been sticking around since the beginning of the series, thank you once again and I hope it’s a fun experience for you 🫶🏻 Let’s hope I’m somewhat on time like this entry and that the series remains active!

[writingmochi]

ｌｏａｄｉｎｇ ｉｎｔｅｒｆａｃｅ．．．

you have reached year 2

lissie: greetings, visitor! this is your flight director speaking~ welcome to the two-year anniversary of this blog (freaking awesome if you ask me). thank you so much for reading, indulging, and/or interacting with this blog, me, or my works. the sentence before cannot describe the gratitude i'm expressing towards all of you. this is a yearly recap for me and maybe for new visitors who come to know what has happened on this blog for the year.

before we get to it, i'm doing a survey to get to know my audience better (and more research). if you have spare time, do fill in the survey so that i get to know more about the visitors, the works, and the audience on tumblr in general! (average time is around 3 minutes~)

survey link! (survey closed)

leggo!

all research done (read: works written and released)

troubled pixies | txt's taehyun (2 parts; 52k [novel])

smirch episode 2: jay | enhypen's jay (27.4k [novella])

isobel | txt's soobin (43.3k [novel])

pizzeria run | enhypen's sunoo (17.9k [novella])

total: 4 works (1 two-shots, 3 oneshots) and 140.6k words written

all the navigators connected (read: mutuals i got within the year. check last year's recap if you didn't find yours!)

@it-rains-blue (via @itz-yerin)

yerin! the other biggest bamtori i know here! gosh i hope you're doing well irl and online... hope for the best for your confession cafe >> check it out folks @the-love-cafe

@heart2beom

hey jazmine! i notice you haven't posted in a while now. so i'm hoping your doing okay, okay?

@tyunlatte / @wave2tyun

alex! if you are lurking, i hope you're doing so good irl! live your life for the best (edit: alex's back!)

@lovejoshua

1/6 angels: ilem istg! hi! you've been like one of the constant presence when i check the discord server. hope you treat yourself well!

@junniieesbby

2/6 angels: whenever i see a heart, it always reminds me of you, angie. i think you're busy currently, so the best i can say is that hope you have a good rest cause you need it and always hydrate ;)

@hanniejie

3/6 angels: hey lex! i just saw the band au teaser on your blog and i wanna punch myself for not noticing that sooner! /j hope you have a great time writing that one :D

@txt-yaomi

4/6 angels: sof!! i gotta have to consult you more for street spirit cause just the way you work with the album for angel is just *chef's kiss*

@talesofyuan

yuan~~ ngl i can't wait to read your kei lovesick series (tho i'm hoping to staying loyal to yixiang) can't wait to see more of your &team fics. check the blog out for &team content, folks!

@choistick

5/6 angels: saph !! thanks for the tag and hope your hiatus is treating you well~

@robin-obsessed

6/6 angels: lee~ i've just seen that you also like riize like akfjbaieufiw okayyyy i hope you have a good day/night whenever and wherever you are!

@dido-of-the-endless

hi nida! tbh you have so many side blogs i'm confused in which one you post your writing (so i'm tagging your main account). feel free to consult me if you have any wips you wanna let out lmao >.< n thanks for joining the txt hub server, i won't know you if not from there...

@pyeonghongrie (via @pyeonghongrie-main)

rie! thank you so much for letting me in the cult (mueheheheh) and hope we can interact more here or on the server

@aduh0308

welcome to the roster, ada! thanks for letting me join the soobin collab and nice to see you!

director's journal entries (read: all the rants i have thought out the past year. some are genuine, some are sarcastic):

wow… i freaking broke tumblr huh

i shouldn't have been too ambitous fook me

bruh my body's crumbling…

i swear i hate college for not allowing me to write

i broke tumblr twice w/ a txt fic alsnskdams

tumblr can’t handle things :(

is my mind running too fast or is it just harder for people to understand me? annoying much…

i’m literally a step away from going out of the kpop fandom. this kind of fan behavior is sickening

^ and the fact is: i’ll probably survive

kinda wish someone could appreciate my writing just like i do for other people here

is there something wrong with how i write asks? i should have put more tone indicators…

the desire for me to revert back to web 1.0 is crazy. like, me owning a blog? ughh yes pls!

i’m getting freaking frustrated!!!

AGGHHHGHHHHHHHH

… will i ever … :")

*queue yoda's voice* you pushing back more wips i see

how the fuck have i made fewer works yet the wc is 20k away from last year's result? (166k for 12 compared to 140k for 5 works)

^ it's quality over quantity now darling

^^ and the fact that the year 3 count will get higher because of the fics you've delayed

notable moments from the past year

established @a-dream-bookmark, a rec blog + kpop writer & reader network

reaching 200!

started writing for ateez!

joining @kflixnet, @k-labels, and @cultofdionysusnet networks

what’s next?

lissie: if you haven't seen it, i'm starting a new big-scale series called terra incognita for enhypen's jake, do check it out if you like cyberpunk, or dystopian fics! also, i an doing the wips that i promised will be released this year (will prioritize evaluation and subterranean homesick alien first)

lissie: once again, thank you so much for following me on this journey! cheers~

[sonsband]

2023 KPOP RECAP

tagged by @hohowonho, thank you~

please play if you want to! no pressure but tag me I want to read it if you do!

groups you started stanning?: didn’t really start stanning anyone, that involves time and tbh I need someone I trust to introduce me I simply cannot just jump in blind anymore

New ult biases: none, I don’t pay attention I'm an adult with a full time job and an internal drive to get as many bruises as possible I need people to put it in front of my face to notice

Idol(s) who got the most of your attention?: I need a yearly wrapped on how many times I wished harm on Shim Changmin. Other than that, Shownu CAUSE HE’S BACK!!!!!! and Seonghwa (and I guess San since I have to keep one eye on him to make sure Addy isn’t looking, I have to defend him against their lesbophobia, it’s part of my duty in the sacred Hi Lesbians Hi San agreement)

Most Streamed Group(s): Monsta X and Ateez

Most streamed soloist : I.M

Top kpop song of the year (opinion or streaming): Streaming is “Overdrive” and the songs on the boxing training playlist. There are a bunch of songs I enjoyed, but I gotta give it to “Down” so it gets one win.

Top debut this year: riize but just for Sungchan he didn't deserve to be ignored for like three years. can't believe they threw him in the dungeon and gave his Misfits verse to Johnny like I'm sorry that's not a rapper that's a man on public transit

Choreographies you learned: Listen what happens at a club in Hongdae stays in a club in Hongdae, by which I mean I forgot all the dance moves I learned cause there were a lot of shots

Albums/merch you bought: I don’t have money lmao I’m not spending it on kpop. But I do have a subscription to MuseScore which I pretend is for real music but mostly I get kpop orz

New kpop mutuals you made?: Listen, I think I’ve known my mutuals for eons I have no idea when mutual-dom happens, in my heart we've known each other for lifetimes

[sinem147]

Spotify Wrapped 2024: How Your Year in Music Took Center Stage

Spotify Wrapped 2024: How Your Year in Music Took Center Stage

As the year comes to a close, music fans everywhere eagerly anticipate one of the most exciting digital traditions: Spotify Wrapped 2024. With its signature blend of nostalgia, personalized insights, and shareable graphics, Wrapped has become a cultural phenomenon, dominating social media feeds and sparking endless conversations about favorite artists, songs, and genres. This year’s Wrapped promises even more surprises, cementing its status as a December ritual for Spotify users worldwide.

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What Is Spotify Wrapped and Why Does It Matter?

Spotify Wrapped is the music-streaming giant’s year-end feature that offers users a personalized recap of their listening habits. It compiles detailed insights into the artists, songs, and genres you’ve streamed the most over the past year, along with fun extras like listening personalities and trends. Whether you’re a casual listener or a music enthusiast, Wrapped turns your habits into an engaging story that reflects your unique taste in music.

For millions, Spotify Wrapped isn’t just about music — it’s a way to reflect on the year. It sparks joy, nostalgia, and sometimes even surprise as users rediscover tracks they forgot were on repeat.

When Does Spotify Wrapped 2024 Drop?

According to sources like Statesman and The Pink News, Spotify Wrapped 2024 officially launched on December 3, 2024. To access it, users need to ensure their Spotify app is updated to the latest version. Wrapped appears as a prominent banner on the app’s home page, making it easy to dive right into your year in music.

The excitement surrounding the release date is palpable, with fans taking to social media in droves to speculate about their stats. Wrapped’s arrival has become so anticipated that it rivals the release of major albums and music festivals in terms of buzz.

Key Highlights of Spotify Wrapped 2024

Top Artists and Songs of the Year Global icons like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and BTS have once again dominated the charts. Users are eager to see if their personal favorites align with the year’s top-streamed artists or reflect their own unique tastes.

Enhanced Features This year, Spotify introduced more interactive elements, such as quizzes about your own stats and collaborative Wrapped sessions for couples and friends. These features have elevated the experience, making Wrapped more engaging than ever.

Listening Personalities Spotify has expanded its popular “listening personality” feature, which assigns users a fun archetype based on their habits, like “The Adventurer” for those constantly exploring new genres or “The Fanatic” for users loyal to their favorite artists.

Global Trends Wrapped 2024 also highlights fascinating global listening trends, showcasing the rise of regional artists, emerging genres, and cultural moments that shaped the music landscape.

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Spotify Wrapped vs. Apple Music Replay

While Spotify Wrapped has become a pop-culture staple, it faces competition from Apple Music Replay. However, Wrapped’s visually engaging design and interactive features continue to give it an edge. Apple Music users may have reliable yearly stats, but Spotify users get a storytelling experience that feels tailor-made for social sharing.

The Social Media Frenzy

Spotify Wrapped 2024 has once again taken over platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. The hashtag #SpotifyWrapped is trending globally as users share their results, compare stats, and showcase their top songs. Memes and discussions about surprising stats, guilty pleasure tracks, and genre discoveries are flooding timelines, making Wrapped a true cultural event.

How to Access Your Spotify Wrapped 2024

To enjoy your Wrapped:

Ensure your Spotify app is updated.

Open the app and find the Wrapped banner on your home screen.

Dive into your stats, share your results, and explore playlists of your top tracks.

Spotify Premium users might get a slightly enhanced experience, but Wrapped is available to both free and premium users alike, keeping it inclusive for all.

Why Spotify Wrapped Is More Than Just Stats

Spotify Wrapped taps into something deeper than numbers: it’s a reflection of who we are. Music is personal, and Wrapped captures the soundtrack of our lives over the past year. It sparks nostalgia, connects us with friends, and even inspires us to set goals for the next year — whether that’s discovering new artists or revisiting old favorites.

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Final Thoughts

Spotify Wrapped 2024 has once again proven why it’s a beloved tradition. With its engaging features, thoughtful design, and ability to spark conversations, it’s more than just a recap — it’s a celebration of music and memory. So, whether you’re proudly sharing your stats or quietly reflecting on your favorite tracks, one thing is clear: Wrapped isn’t just about what you listened to. It’s about how music shaped your year.

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Top Features of Apple Music Wrapped You Might Not Know

Apple Music Wrapped has become an exciting yearly feature for music enthusiasts who want to revisit their listening habits. While most users recognize it as a fun recap of their favorite songs and artists, Apple Music Wrapped offers more than meets the eye. Beyond listing your top tracks, it provides insights into your musical preferences, trends, and behaviors, wrapped in a visually engaging format. In this article, we’ll explore the top features of Apple Music Wrapped that you might not know and how you can make the most of this annual treat.

1. A Personalized Playback Experience

Apple Music Wrapped doesn’t just give you a static list of your top songs; it curates an interactive playback experience. This playlist includes your most-played songs of the year, allowing you to relive your favorite moments. But what sets it apart is how it adapts to your tastes. For example, the playlist arranges songs in a sequence that feels almost like a soundtrack to your year, creating a seamless flow that reflects your unique journey.

Additionally, Apple Music Wrapped integrates with your existing music library. If you’ve loved specific tracks throughout the year but forgot to save them, this feature ensures they’re readily available in your playlist. It’s like a musical time capsule that reintroduces you to songs you might have overlooked.

2. Insightful Listening Metrics

While most users appreciate the overview of their top artists and songs, Apple Music Wrapped offers detailed metrics that give a deeper understanding of your listening habits. For example, it breaks down the number of hours you’ve spent listening to music, your most-streamed genres, and even your top moods based on song preferences.

Apple Music Wrapped also highlights your “firsts.” These include the first song you streamed in the year and the artist or album that dominated your playlist during specific seasons. These insights go beyond numbers; they tell a story about your evolving tastes and emotional connection to music.

3. Genre Exploration and Diversity Index

Apple Music Wrapped doesn’t just stop at popular tracks; it provides a snapshot of your genre diversity. This feature categorizes your listening habits into genres and sub-genres, showcasing how eclectic your music preferences are. For example, you might discover you’ve dabbled in everything from indie folk to lo-fi hip-hop, even if you primarily consider yourself a pop music fan.

The diversity index feature measures how adventurous you are as a listener. If your music journey spans multiple genres or includes niche artists, your Wrapped will highlight this versatility. This feature is perfect for those who love discovering new sounds and expanding their horizons.

4. Artist Love and Fan Status

One of the standout features of Apple Music Wrapped is how it celebrates your connection with your favorite artists. If you’ve been streaming an artist’s music obsessively, Wrapped will acknowledge you as one of their top fans. Some artists even reward their most loyal listeners with special shoutouts, videos, or exclusive content, making the experience feel more personal.

Additionally, the feature tracks the moments when you discovered an artist or album, emphasizing your role as an early supporter. This creates a deeper sense of involvement in the artist’s journey, as you’re reminded of the milestones you shared with them.

5. Shareable Highlights and Social Media Integration

Apple Music Wrapped is designed with sharing in mind. The feature creates visually appealing summaries of your listening stats, including animated slides and graphics. You can easily share these highlights on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

For users who love personalization, Apple Music Wrapped allows you to tweak how your stats appear before sharing. Whether it’s focusing on your top song, artist, or a specific stat, the platform ensures your Wrapped feels uniquely yours. This makes it a fun conversation starter among friends and followers who might share similar tastes.

6. Replay Playlists and Extended Insights

Apple Music Wrapped goes beyond the yearly summary by offering Replay playlists. These playlists are updated weekly throughout the year, tracking your most-played songs in real time. This feature ensures that you don’t have to wait until the end of the year to see your listening trends. Replay playlists can also be downloaded, allowing you to revisit your music journey anytime.

Extended insights from Apple Music Wrapped include milestones like how many songs you discovered for the first time and how many times you looped a particular track. These stats help you reflect on the moments when music played a pivotal role in your life.

7. Emotional and Seasonal Contexts

Music often mirrors our emotions and experiences, and Apple Music Wrapped captures this beautifully. It identifies the moods of your most-streamed songs, whether they’re upbeat anthems, melancholic ballads, or chill vibes. Wrapped also correlates your music choices with the seasons, highlighting how your preferences shifted throughout the year. For instance, you might notice you leaned towards energetic summer hits in July but gravitated towards introspective tracks in the fall.

This emotional and seasonal analysis adds a layer of depth to your Wrapped experience, transforming it into a diary of your personal moments.

8. Spotlight on Collaborative Playlists

If you’ve participated in collaborative playlists with friends or family, Apple Music Wrapped includes these interactions in your recap. It highlights how group playlists influenced your music choices and showcases shared tracks that resonated with everyone involved. This feature celebrates the communal aspect of music and fosters stronger connections through shared tastes.

9. Discovery of Hidden Gems

Apple Music Wrapped doesn’t just focus on what you already love; it also nudges you toward exploring overlooked gems. Wrapped often includes suggestions based on your listening history, encouraging you to revisit artists or albums that didn’t make your top list but were close contenders. It’s a subtle way of rekindling interest in songs you might have enjoyed briefly but forgotten about.

10. Exclusive Artist Collaborations

In recent years, Apple Music has partnered with artists to enhance the Wrapped experience. These collaborations often include exclusive videos, interviews, or messages from your top-streamed artists. This makes the recap feel personal and gives fans a unique way to connect with their favorite musicians.

Final Thoughts

Apple Music Wrapped is more than a yearly recap—it’s a reflection of your musical identity. From in-depth metrics to shareable content, the feature caters to casual listeners and hardcore music fans alike. By exploring its top features, you can unlock a deeper appreciation for the music that shaped your year and discover new ways to engage with your favorite artists and genres. So, when Apple Music Wrapped rolls out next, take a moment to dive into its offerings—you might be surprised by what you uncover.

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30 Days Until My Birthday! (2024)

OK, so I'm probably gonna start a yearly tradition on this blog, where I document what happens to me on the "month of my birthday". It's in quotation marks because I'm including August 30th and 31st, since... I think that's right when my birthday's getting nearer. Now, how this is gonna work is that instead of waiting until the end of the day to post this, and make it a whole wall of text that describes all the semi-important stuff that happened to me during the day, I decided that I wanted to post one of these for every day at the start of each day (with a brief recap of what happened yesterday, and my mood going into the day), and reblog these posts with updates about semi-important events that happened to me. Now, things I won't mention are... meaningless things like what I had for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or if I didn't finish listening to an album, or something. The things I mentioned here were either of enough significance to be worth mentioning here, even if I didn't finish it, or were things that I could turn into future first impressions or reviews, like finishing an album, or fully re-visiting an album. Don't expect anything crazy, like densely layered days that could be turned into whole-ass novels by themselves, because I'll be honest with y'all, my life's pretty boring, so I feel like these posts are gonna be less about WHAT happens in my life, and more about how I PROCESS or FEEL about what happens in my life. It's less interesting as a look into what happens to me on a daily basis, and more interesting as a look into my weird ahh brain. So, Yesterday, my Mom went to somewhere pretty far, and she won't be back until Sunday, so me and my other sibling are basically home alone for the majority of today, the only exception being at around 5 or 6PM, when my dad gets home from work, so basically, I have about 9 to 10 hours of total, complete freedom, and by freedom, I mean the ability to record songs that I normally wouldn't be able to with my Mom usually being in the room literally 10 to 15ft away from mine, and therefore, opening up the possibility of her hearing me belt out lyrics at the top of my lungs. I'll absolutely use this freedom to record vocals, but I'll also use it for other purposes... like showcasing my skills to friends, because now that I'm basically home alone, I don't have to worry about any (judgemental) person from hearing me scream the last part of Basketball Shoes like my life depended on it, so of course I'm gonna show my friends how I sound like when doing that exact vocal performance. This might just be the most free I've ever felt going into any day, because the only other person in the house... honestly isn't an issue, because I think that they either won't be able to hear me, or don't care enough to actually go up to my bedroom door, and tell me to stop, because with how loud they blast their music through their headphones, and how... little they care about whatever the fuck I'm doing, those are both very plausible conclusions.

TL;DR: today is when I'm at my most american because my house is boutta feel like the land of the free

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Apple Music just debuted a monthly version of its Replay experience, Apple’s yearly recap that shows users their top songs, artists, albums and more. Starting today, users can now see their monthly music habits, giving them additional access to their listening insights. The full experience is available through the website — replay.music.apple.com — and requires […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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lol i like barely used spotify all year and now im streaming 12:00 on repeat my spotify yearly recap is just going to be this album

[glennmillerorchestra]

a year in new-to-me albums, 2022

[suga-ssi]

Annual BTS Releases: Guide for ARMYs to save up

Note: Importance of purchase is suggested, it doesn’t make you less of an ARMY if you don’t buy it. Prices are based from BTS Official Shop (Now Closed) and iBigHitShop

1) Albums: 

Info: 2 Title Songs Yearly, At least 4 New Music/Teaser Videos + 

Release: 1 in the first half of the year and another on the 2nd half.

Types: 2 (varies from Mini Album, Full, Special, Repackaged)

Content: Photobook, CD, photocard, poster (may run out), special bonus item (for first press)

Importance: ★★★★★ - If you only have the budget for one merch, get even one album and make sure you get them from proper sellers that count on charts. 

Cost: $14 - 21 (depending on album type)

2) ARMY Kit

Info: Official membership on BTS Fancafe. Cost would include online membership and exclusive access to content. 

Release: Sign-ups open in April, exclusive content access starts June, delivery of Membership Kit happens in July.

Content: Fancafe exclusive content, Possible draws and passes for fansigns and muster. Physical ARMY Kit - Membership ID, Photobook, ARMY magazine (includes interviews, trivia, etc), Additional magazine-type content, Photocard, Additional BTS paper type trinkets. 

Importance: ★★★☆☆ - A LOT of exclusive things, yes. But, if you are purchasing to share content, people will have mixed opinions. So think about it. More important if you reside in Seoul cause you’ll definitely feel all the possible perks. But it honestly doesn’t cost as much as other merch, so... may be worth it.

Cost: $22.25 (25,000 KRW based from official BigHit post)

3) Memories

Info: Usually the most jam-packed official content merchandise with a recap of the previous year

Release: 2nd quarter of the succeeding year

Content: Multiple DVDs of concerts, photoshoots, MV shoots, other behind the scene video of all events from previous year. Also includes a photobook and photocard.

Importance: ★★★☆☆ - If you have budget to buy something on top of the yearly albums, this would be the best bet to have in terms of content. If you are a content creator or you just want some memorabilia of your awesome year with BTS. 

Cost: $54 (based on last release, expect price to increase annually)

4) Concert DVDs

Info: Contains Full concert + Behind the scenes and VCR. Each release has Blu-Ray and DVD option.

Release: 2-3 months after concert end.

Types: World Tour DVD, 1 Seoul Special DVD, 1 Japan Special DVD

Content: Photobook, Multiple CDs, 1 full concert CD, 1 VCR + Photohoot and VCR shoot, additional backstage content.

Importance: ★★★☆☆ - Mostly bought by content creators, collectors, and those who attended the concert and want to relive it.

Cost: $55 - Blu Ray, $42 - DVD (based on last release, expect price to increase annually)

5) BTS Summer Package

Info: Yearly Summer Tradition for BTS. They go to some summer location and shoot there.

Release: April - June

Content: Photoshoot video and stuff they did at the location + Photobook + Summer Freebie

Importance: ★★☆☆☆ Unless you are really into the freebie merch. I only bought once cause their location was in my country.

Cost: $37.40

6) Seasons Greetings

Info: BTS’s Winter Offering. Different themese yearly.

Release: Announcement usually comes around November or December and distribution starts a month later.

Content: DVD of clips from the shoot, some games and interviews + Photobook + Calendar + Planner/Journal + other freebies (eg pencils- 2018, key chain - 2017)

Importance: ★★★★☆ I personally love Season’s Greetings cause I really use the calendar on my desk and the planner year round. 

Cost: $52.50 (Full Season’s Greetings Package for 2019)

7) Muster DVD

Info: Musters are the annual official fan meeting for ARMY. They basically play around on stage and answer interview type questions. They perform some songs too. There are 2 types of Musters; one in Korea and one in Japan. The VCRs are always weird and epic. LMAO

Release: Muster in Seoul happens during the first quarter of the year, Muster DVD release is on the 3rd quarter.

Content: DVD of the whole Muster, Full VCRs and behind the scene shoots for merchandise and VCRs + Photobook, Photocard

Importance: ★★☆☆☆ Not so important. Like you can live your whole ARMY life without buying one. Most likely, the epic VCRs would be shared around.

Cost: $38.30 DVD - $49.00 Blu Ray

PREVIOUSLY RELEASED:

BTS NOW Chicago, Europe - Similar to Summer Package... but is basically a location shoot.

WINGS CONCEPT BOOK - IN FULL KOREAN! Can’t read Hangul? Welp. Great collectible, but the important point would be the whole journey... and well, you won’t be able to read it. 

[shirtspolh]

Time today moneybag yo

#TIME TODAY MONEYBAG YO FULL#

#TIME TODAY MONEYBAG YO SERIES#

The Anthem King has returned with an album that shares his birth name and represents him to his core- KHALED KHALED.įor over two decades, the very mention of DJ Khaled has implied an elevated level of musical greatness, entrepreneurial excellence, and cultural impact. Not to mention, it includes the double-platinum “POPSTAR” and platinum “GREECE”. The album boasts soon-to-be fan favorites “Just Be”, “We Going Crazy”, “I Did It”, and “Let It Go”, among others. Khaled and Co-Executive Producers (his sons) Asahd Tuck Khaled and Aalam Tuck Khaled assembled a downright unbelievable tracklisting. The song unites New York kings JAY-Z and Nas as they lock into a lyrical crossfire of historic “Song Cry” before James Fauntleroy drops a melodic and unforgettable hook. This morning, he unleashed what might be his biggest and boldest video yet for the new single “Sorry Not Sorry” featuring guests JAY-Z, Nas, James Fauntleroy & Harmonies by the Hive. He teased the video for “Thankful Thankful” and racked up 600K-plus views, while his post of the official billboard generated 1 million-plus views in under a day! The streets and the culture have been waiting for this one with equal excitement, so he had to go as big as possible on release day (would you expect anything less though?).

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Throughout the week, he has amplified anticipation with a series of viral Instagram posts. Upon going live, it already vaulted to Top 5 on the iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart and #1 on the Hip-Hop/Rap Chart in addition to trending worldwide. WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SORRY NOT SORRY”: HEREĪfter practically breaking the internet with news of its arrival, GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum artist, music industry visionary, innovative influencer, mogul, and mega-producer DJ Khaled unveils the biggest hip-hop event of the summer and his twelfth full-length album, KHALED KHALED, today via We The Best Music Group/ Epic Records.

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The full Hot 100 Songwriters and Hot 100 Producers charts, in addition to the full genre rankings, can be found on /biz.UNCOVERS LEGENDARY MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “SORRY NOT SORRY” FEATURING NAS, JAY-Z, JAMES FAUNTLEROY & HARMONIES BY THE HIVE As with Billboard’s yearly recaps, multiple writers or producers split points for each song equally (and the dividing of points will lead to occasional ties on rankings). The weekly Hot 100 Songwriters and Hot 100 Producers charts are based on total points accrued by a songwriter and producer, respectively, for each attributed song that appears on the Hot 100 plus, genre-based songwriter and producer charts follow the same methodology based on corresponding “Hot”-named genre charts. 11 on Hot 100 Producers, first hit the Hot 100 as a producer this February thanks to Moneybagg Yo’s “Time Today.” He has additionally produced songs for NLE Choppa, Kevo Muney and BlocBoy JB. He’s also produced songs for Lil Wayne, Kevo Muney and BIG30. YC first appeared on the Hot 100 in January 2020 thanks to his production work on Moneybagg Yo’s “Protect Da Brand” (No. YC and RealRed are both newcomers to Billboard’s charts. 100, Moneybagg Yo, “Clear Da Air” (RealRed, Lil Polo) Polo G & Lil Durk, “Free Promo” (Javar Rockamore, Bobby “Keyz” Reese, Sheldon Ferguson) 59, Moneybagg Yo, “Wockesha” (RealRed, Javar Rockamore) 35, Moneybagg Yo, “Shottas (Lala)” (RealRed) Rank, artist billing, title (co-producers in addition to YC): 1 on the Hot 100 Producers chart, leading for the first time on the strength of six production credits on the Hot 100, five via A Gangsta’s Pain. 4 and 7, respectively, on the Hot 100 Songwriters chart. Plus, two of Moneybagg Yo’s collaborators, YC (aka Christopher Pearson) and RealRed (Jorres Nelson), place at Nos. 100, “Clear Da Air” (YC, RealRed, Rael Kelly) Polo G & Lil Durk (Polo G, Lil Durk, YC, Javar Rockamore, Bobby “Keyz” Reese, Sheldon Ferguson, Skywalker OG) 59, “Wockesha” (Bunny DeBarge, Mark DeBarge, YC, RealRed, Javar Rockamore) 54, “If Pain Was a Person” (Carl Hampton, Ray Jackson, Homer Banks, Yung Dee) 53, “Hard for the Next,” with Future (Ginuwine, Troy Oliver, Future, Torey Montana) BIG30 (BIG30, RealRed, Jeff Lynn Jones Jr., Aaron Butler) Rank, title, additional artist billing (co-songwriters in addition to Moneybagg Yo):

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YouTube Music leapfrogs Spotify with new seasonal playlists 

YouTube’s YouTube Music offering seasonal summaries of your favourite artists, songs, albums, and playlists. Similar to Spotify’s yearly overviews, users will be able to share their favourites with friends. Starting with the Spring Recap, YouTube Music will introduce fresh seasonal summaries of your favourite artists, songs, albums, and playlists. At the conclusion of last year, YouTube released…

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Check out Gaon Chart's yearly recap for 2020 including the #1 digital song, #1 best-selling album, & more https://t.co/CBVJvHDy5K (via Twitter http://twitter.com/allkpop/status/1347352773248090112)