Guides

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

• What BPM Is Best for Running? A Pace-by-Pace Guide Discover the best BPM for running with our pace-by-pace guide. Learn how matching music tempo to your stride improves performance and prevents injury.
• 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.