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The Best Playlists on Spotify for Every Occasion

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter.

Music is one of life’s little treasures and sometimes there is truly nothing better than listening to the perfect song at the perfect moment. Whether you are driving in the car to a great head-bobbing tune or running on the treadmill to an empowering beat, there are so many instances where music can complement your everyday life.

 

 

 

Here are a few of our favorite playlists on Spotify for special occasions:

 

For that heart-pumping workout

Check out this playlist filled with uplifting songs and remixes the next time you head to the gym. With great songs by Kygo, Calvin Harris and more you will surely be dancing a bit more as you lift those dumbbells.

 

https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXdxcBWuJkbcy?si=KwU65Qf4T3K0F0Ui3upXfA

 

For that cross-country road trip

Roll down your windows and blast this playlist filled with classic road trip songs that will certainly fuel your good mood on the roads.

 

https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX9wC1KY45plY?si=bPJrE4PTSA-EkpPCYGNMfw

 

For that spontaneous dance party

Enjoy all the latest pop hits and, of course, dance along with this selection of songs. Appropriately named “Happy Hits”, this playlist will leave you with a smile on your face.

 

https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXdPec7aLTmlC?si=jqsbpjCGSwyMAE-1H65kKQ

 

For that focus time in the library

Enjoy some laid-back country music while you crank through those assignments in the library. You will be transported to your favorite coffeeshop and feel nice and calm as you work.

 

https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWYiR2Uqcon0X?si=hmWSOxrgRk-6Q5TrjVfp6w

 

For that time when boys are the worst

Feeling down from a breakup? Or maybe just in general? This playlist is a perfect pick me up to have you feeling confident and right like yourself again!

 

https://open.spotify.com/user/topsify/playlist/6Qf2sXTjlH3HH30Ijo6AUp?si=odo9v1rMQRqRNAxaDK-HYg

 

For that day you are in the mood for throwbacks

Sometimes all you want are some good ol’ throwback tunes that will bring you back to your younger years. Well, this is the perfect playlist for just that. With songs from TLC and Destiny’s Child, you know it will be great.

 

https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX8ky12eWIvcW?si=HX7AkcS8TXu2r6jROahKBA

 

Check out these great playlists the next time you are in the mood!

 

Sources:

https://media2.giphy.com/media/UN6hzOCBj6Ees/giphy.gif?cid=3640f6095c51b81f55344f3245f81987

 

https://medium.com/@cmodi/spotify-2-0-growing-beyond-a-personal-music-streaming-platform-52abfbaa0d07

Alana is a Senior at Boston College studying Math and Economics. She spent a semester studying in London and traveling throughout Europe. A movie, music, and milk chocolate enthusiast she spends her time quoting Leslie Knope, tagging her friends in puppy instagrams, and taking pictures of her food.