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Our Listeners’ Top Moods of 2023

February 9, 2023

the top moods of 2023

This year will be filled with good vibes and self-affirming trends—just ask Spotify listeners. Although it’s still early in the year, we’re already seeing positive moods and the power of manifestation trending in the songs and artists listeners are streaming. “Spotify is both a mirror to what’s going on in culture as well as the place where many trends begin—the way people are feeling, the way they’re spending their time—all this shows up in the music we listen to,” explained Sulinna Ong, Global Head of Editorial at Spotify. “So, in 2023 we wanted to take a little pulse check and see how the world is doing.” Curious to know more? Read on for the trends that are setting the vibe for the year ahead.

Good moods

We are noticing that 2023 is a mood. And a good one at that. Based on listening trends and user-generated playlists, three “moods” are setting the tone for the start of the year: confidence, motivation, and productivity. “These playlists are setting a really optimistic tone and intention for 2023. Coming after last year—when Goblin mode was Oxford’s Word of the Year—it’s a contrast to see such feel-good, positive moods trending on Spotify,” said Sulinna.

User-generated confidence-themed playlists are filled with top tracks like “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus, “Confident” by Demi Lovato, “Boss Bitch” by Doja Cat, “Applause” by Lady Gaga, and “NO” by Meghan Trainor.

And Monday motivation is seeping into every day of the week with “Unstoppable” by Sia, “Believer” by Imagine Dragons, “I’m Good (Blue)” by Bebe Rexha and David Guetta, “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson, and “Can’t Hold Us (feat. Ray Dalton)” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis making the list on user-generated playlists.

If you’re getting your mind set on productivity, check out these tracks fans can’t stop adding to their user-generated playlists: “Good Days” by SZA, “successful” by Ariana Grande, “We Can’t Stop” by Miley Cyrus, “Mastermind” by Taylor Swift, and “Space Song” by Beach House.

Want to Start a Podcast? Hear How From Anchor Podcasters

April 2, 2020

Always wanted to host and produce your own podcast? While it may feel like a significant undertaking, there are plenty of tools that can help—and podcast experts who are ready to guide you along the way.

Anchor, the podcasting platform Spotify acquired in 2019, provides easy-to-use creative tools, free content hosting, and distribution to listening platforms, including Spotify. Since its creation, Anchor has enabled people all over the world to broadcast their voices.

Looking for additional guidance and inspiration on starting your podcast? Well, look no further than Anchor’s How I Podcast series, where podcasters deep dive into their processes and best practices. Check out this roundup of great advice from Anchor creators Ashley Smith and Kristy Brannon, Evan Pricco and Doug Gillen, Aaron Bernstein, and Alex and Christine Schiefer.

The Perfect Podcasts to Help You Stay On Track This New Year

January 16, 2019

Need a podcast pep talk today? You’re not alone. We looked at streaming data for several motivational and self-improvement podcasts and found that these shows — focused on financial responsibility, career goal setting, and inspirational success stories — more than double in listening every Wednesday.

Sure, these shows saw average daily listening rise 40 percent from the last couple months in 2018 (similar to how everyone hits the gym in early January). But what’s different is that listening to motivational podcasts is a routine people actually return to every Wednesday when they need a little extra boost.

Want to improve your chances of keeping a New Year’s resolution that might otherwise fade by February? Check out one of the below shows. Wednesday listening optional.

How I Built This with Guy Raz 

On this popular NPR show, host Guy Raz interviews entrepreneurs—such as the founders of Slack and Rent The Runway—to get the stories behind their successes. A recurring theme: How to overcome several early failed endeavors.

Imagined Life

Imagined Life is a narrated show that tells an immersive story of how someone—such as Elon Musk or Elton John—has overcome incredible barriers to achieve success. Here’s the twist: You don’t find out who the subject is until the very end of the episode. Part story, part celebrity trivia, totally inspiring.

Secrets of Saving and Investing

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If you indulged in a little too much holiday spending, January is the perfect time to get back on track with your financial goals. This new NPR podcast shares advice from financial experts to show how investing like a pro doesn’t have to be difficult or confusing.

RISE Podcast 

Author and motivational speaker Rachel Hollis interviews business leaders to elicit real-life takeaways and practical advice. The episode length varies from 15 minutes to over an hour, so you can get a boost of inspiration no matter how busy your schedule.

10% Happier with Dan Harris 

If you’re working on your wellness, don’t forget about your mental health. Former TV news personality Dan Harris learned this the hard way, when he had a panic attack on the air. Now, on the “10% Happier Podcast,” Harris talks with successful people about how to balance ambition with peace and happiness.

The School of Greatness

Former pro athlete Lewis Howes interviews successful business leaders, athletes, and celebrities to find out what it is that makes them great. It’s inspirational listening, no matter your goals.

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

For author Gretchen Rubin, happiness starts with good habits. In this podcast, Rubin shares practical, manageable advice to help you form a straightforward plan for an ambiguous goal.

The Tony Robbins Podcast 

As renowned motivational speaker Tony Robbins likes to say, “Why live an ordinary life when you can live an extraordinary one?” In this podcast, Robbins offers tips and tactics for your business, relationships, finances, and health.

Goal Digger

Is 2019 the year you design your dream job? Host Jenna Kutcher offers tips, business hacks, inspirational stories, and strategies to help you build a better career path.

 

Whether for midweek goal setting or weekend relaxation, find the right podcast category for you here.