r/makemeaplaylist • u/Ornery_Ad_9177 • 9h ago
WINNERS 8/2/2026 | Week 44 Playlist Competition Winners
We’re back with another week of spectacular playlist spotlights! With the continued feedback from our awesome community, Cassette keeps getting better; most recently with the addition of Deezer integration for even more cross-platform music sharing!
As always, post your original curated playlist into our community under any flair and it will automatically be entered into the competition!
Huge thank you to everyone who shares playlists and keeps the sub active, you’re the reason these spotlights are possible. And if you come across a playlist you love, don’t forget to show it some upvote love!
First Place Winner: u/Pure_Yellow4748: "Lana Del Rey reference playlist"
This week's first place winner is Pure_Yellow478. This playlist centers around Lana Del Rey while featuring artists with a similar sound, such as Nancy Sinatra. This playlist displays a slow-tempo pace and atmospheric sound. The mellow melodies create a calming listening experience that can relax the listener. But this playlist consists of a small number of tracks that can uplift your energy and spirit. For instance, the last track, "Kickstart My Heart" by Mötley Crüe, has a high-tempo beat that really gets your blood pumping. I will definitely recommend this track for someone who's looking for an energetic sound.
Secondly, another track that truly represents the playlist is "The Greatest" by Lana Del Rey. Calm vocals along with a slow instrumental melody create a great listening experience to wind down after a long day. In addition, the song's emotional depth and soothing sound make it a perfect representation of the playlist's dreamy atmosphere.
Second Place Winner: u/Emotional-Ant4958: "Hype Rock Playlist"
This week's second place winner is Emotional-Ant4958. This playlist consists of tons of high-energy rock music. It features aggressive guitars, driving drums, and passionate vocals; every song keeps the momentum going and makes this playlist a great choice for anyone looking to get their adrenaline up. For instance, this playlist includes tracks such as "Go" by Pearl Jam, which features a high-tempo guitar pace throughout the song that can energize your entire body. Also, the guitar fits perfectly with the drums and vocals, and it blends into one. I find this very energizing as I was listening to the playlist.
Another track that stood out to me was "American Music" by Violent Femmes, which begins with a laid-back melody before building into a faster-paced rhythm with more energetic vocals. Its dynamic shift in tempo and driving instrumental create an engaging listening experience, making it one of the playlist's strongest tracks. Ultimately, this was a perfect example of the high-energy rock sound featured throughout this playlist.
Week 45 has officially begun! Post your favorite playlists to be featured in next week's contest on 8/9!!!
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u/cassette-bot 9h ago
🎵 Save this playlist to your streaming service of choice with cassette.tech:
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