Guides

Practical, no-nonsense guides to playlists, tempo and hearing great music first.

• What BPM Is Best for Running? A Pace-by-Pace Guide Find the perfect running tempo with this pace-by-BPM guide to cadence matching, featuring hand-picked tracks for easy jogs, steady runs, and fast sprints.
• The Best Deep House Playlists on Spotify Right Now Discover the best hand-picked deep house playlists on Spotify right now, featuring expert track selections, perfect tempos, and seamless listening vibes.
• Hotel Lounge Music: How to Set a Five-Star Mood Discover how to curate five-star hotel lounge music with expert tips on tempo, energy, and day-parting from DJ KTWO's hand-picked Spotify playlists.
• The Perfect Beach Playlist, Hour by Hour Learn how to craft the ultimate beach playlist, hour by hour, using a DJ's open, build, peak, and land method for perfectly hand-picked seaside vibes.
• Trip Hop 101: Where to Start and What to Play Next Discover the Bristol roots of trip hop, its signature downtempo sound, and where to start listening with DJ KTWO's hand-picked Spotify playlists.
• How to Hear Great Music Before It Blows Up Discover fresh, underground tracks before they hit the mainstream by following human selectors, exploring niche genres, and digging into hand-picked playlists.
• How to Submit Your Music to Spotify Playlists for Free Learn how to submit your music to Spotify playlists for free, what human curators look for, and how to avoid scams that hurt your streams.
• How to Get Added to Spotify Playlists: What Curators Listen For Discover exactly what human Spotify playlist curators listen for, from mix quality to perfect BPM matching, and learn how to get your music featured.