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Explore curated music reference playlists for film, television, advertising, trailers and branded content. Listen, compare eras and styles, and use the collections as a starting point for a creative brief.
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Curated collections
Playlists for music supervision
13 public collections
Top 100 — 1970s
100 songs · 1970s
Explore 100 standout songs from the 1970s selected as a reference resource for music supervisors, filmmakers, producers and advertising creatives. From classic rock and soul to disco, pop and unforgettable singer-songwriter recordings, this playlist provides a starting point for exploring the sound of the 1970s for film, television, advertising and branded content.
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Top 100 — 1980s
100 songs · 1980s
Explore 100 standout songs from the 1980s selected as a reference resource for music supervisors, filmmakers, producers and advertising creatives. From iconic rock and pop to new wave, R&B and soundtrack-era favorites, use this playlist to explore the sound of the 1980s for film, television, advertising and branded content.
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Top 100 — 1990s
100 songs · 1990s
Explore 100 standout songs from the 1990s for music supervision and creative reference. Spanning alternative rock, pop, R&B, hip-hop and defining hits of the decade, this collection helps supervisors and creatives explore recognizable 1990s sounds, moods and cultural references for screen and advertising projects.
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Top 100 — 2000s
100 songs · 2000s
Explore 100 standout songs from the 2000s selected for music supervisors and creative professionals. From indie and alternative favorites to major pop, rock, R&B and hip-hop recordings, this playlist offers a broad reference to the sounds that defined the decade.
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Top 100 — 2010–2020
75 songs · 2010–2020
Explore standout music from 2010 through 2020 for music supervision and creative reference. The collection spans pop, indie, alternative, electronic, hip-hop and major crossover recordings associated with the sound and culture of the decade.
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Top 50 — 2021–Now
50 songs · 2021–Now
Explore 50 standout songs from 2021 to today, selected as a contemporary reference for music supervisors and creative professionals. Use the collection to research current pop, alternative, hip-hop, R&B and crossover sounds for film, television, advertising and branded content.
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Top 25 — Jazz
25 songs · Jazz
Explore 25 essential jazz recordings selected as a reference resource for music supervisors, filmmakers and advertising creatives. Use this collection to research sophisticated, romantic, cinematic, period, nightlife, lounge and atmospheric jazz for film, television, advertising, trailers and branded content.
Explore playlist →Top 25 — Hip-Hop & R&B
25 songs · Hip-Hop & R&B
Explore 25 Hip-Hop and R&B reference tracks selected for music supervisors and creative professionals. The collection spans influential R&B, crossover sounds and major hip-hop recordings useful for researching rhythm, attitude, energy and cultural references for screen and advertising projects.
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Top 25 — Rock
25 songs · Rock
Explore 25 standout rock recordings selected as references for music supervisors, filmmakers and advertising creatives. From classic and arena rock to alternative and modern rock influences, use this playlist to research powerful guitars, anthemic energy, attitude and recognizable rock sounds for visual media.
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Top 50 — Pop
50 songs · Pop
Explore 50 standout pop songs selected as a reference collection for music supervisors and creative professionals. From major hooks and recognizable hits to contemporary crossover sounds, use the playlist to research accessible, energetic and emotionally immediate music references for film, television and advertising.
Explore playlist →Top 25 — Indie
25 songs · Indie
Explore 25 standout indie and alternative recordings selected as references for music supervisors, filmmakers and advertising creatives. From influential indie rock and alternative favorites to distinctive modern independent sounds, use this playlist to research authentic, emotional and character-driven music for visual media.
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Top 25 — Classical
25 songs · Classical
Explore 25 timeless classical works selected as a reference resource for music supervisors, filmmakers and advertising creatives. From intimate solo pieces to sweeping orchestral works, use this collection to research drama, romance, tension, elegance, scale and enduring emotional storytelling for visual media.
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Scene Stealers — 50 Great Songs for Modern TV
50 songs · TV Scene References
Great music for openings, closings, intimate moments, city views, tension, celebration and unforgettable TV scenes.
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