What are the best playlists on Alexa? in this guide we will share the most popular Alexa playlist for you, based on your mood.
If you have an Echo Dot or Echo Show device in your household, chances are you already know Amazon’s digital assistant, Alexa, quite well. For those unaware, you can ask Alexa to do plenty of things, e.g., call or text someone, give news and weather updates, help with cooking, play minigames, order stuff from Amazon, control your smart home devices, and more.
You can also ask Alexa to play your favourite songs while you’re busy with house chores. But sometimes, it’s difficult to choose from Amazon Music’s vast library, especially when you’re in the mood to discover new artists. Thankfully, Alexa takes care of it as well, offering countless curated playlists for you to try out.
We’ve highlighted the best Alexa playlists in this guide to help you get started. Once you find your preferred playlist, all you need to do is say, “Alexa, play (playlist name) playlist.” And it should start playing immediately.
Our Top 12 Picks For The Best Alexa Playlists
Before we show you our personal favourites for the best Alexa playlists, note that Alexa uses Amazon Music as its primary source for songs and playlists.
So you need to have a Prime membership or the Amazon Music Unlimited subscription to enjoy most of the playlists that we’ve mentioned below. The latter is the best option as it offers access to 90+ million songs and thousands of playlists. In contrast, the free tier only includes select playlists.
1. 50 Great Songs from the Last 10 Years
More than a handful of those memorable songs stuck in your head over the last ten years should be on this amazon playlist. The pop music influence is eminent here, with hit tracks from Avicii, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, etc.
2. 50 Great Modern Country Songs
This 3-hour long playlist contains some of the best contemporary country hits from 2010 and onward. It includes tracks from Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion, Maren Morris, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, LANCO, and more. For those who like classic country but are unfamiliar with the new one, it should be an excellent introduction to modern country.
3. Top 50 Most Played
The “Top 50 Most Played” playlist is what you think it is – a compilation of the most played tracks on Amazon Music. As long as you have the Music Unlimited subscription, you can ask Alexa to play fifty user-popular songs from the likes of Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Marshmello, CHVRCHES, The Weeknd, and more. The playlist goes through heavy rotation and is updated every Monday.
4. Cardio Dance Workout
For gym-assisted cardio or personal workout sessions, this is a fantastic playlist. The intensive, pulse-raising music from globally-recognized stars like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Shawn Mendes, Jonas Brothers, and Imagine Dragons will help you achieve your fitness goals in no time. The “Workout Pulse” playlist is another great playlist for those intense indoor exercise sessions.
5. Classical For Studying
This classical playlist will help you focus and ease the stress of revision. Popular classic pieces meet the hands of renowned contemporary players like Elisabeth Leonskaja, André Previn, Rossini Quartet, Reinhold Friedrich, Júlia Hamari, and more. Amazon Music also has a growing collection of other classical music playlists.
6. Lo-Fi Hip Hop
If you’re more into hip-hop and lo-fi beats, give the “Lo-Fi Hip Hop” playlist a try. It’s perfect for not only relaxing but also studying, with hundred songs that’ll last you straight for the next 4 hours and 15 minutes. This playlist is also updated every week due to its immense popularity among Amazon Music users.
7. Mellow ‘70s Gold
It has been 52 years since 1970, but the soft-sounding nostalgic cuts from Neil Young, Elton John, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Seger, Daryl Hall, John Oates, Looking Glass, and America remain fresh as if you’re hearing them for the first time. This 7-hour long playlist consists of 101 songs from the ‘70s, enough to keep you engaged.
8. Roadtrip
If you’re one of those few people using an Echo Dot as an in-car entertainment system, this playlist is for you. With exciting tracks from Razorlight, The Killers, Twenty One Pilots, Redbone, Queens of the Stone Age, Imagine Dragons, Coldplay, and Kings of Leon, you might as well ditch the shortcuts and take the long route for your daily commutes and road trips.
9. Acoustic Chill
Relax and unwind in the evening with this 3-hour playlist of 50 acoustic hits from Ed Sheeran, Forest Blakk, Taylor Swift, Adele, Emily Rowed, Brynn Elliott, P!nk, Teddy Swims, and more.
It’s currently one of the top playlists on Amazon Music and the most requested one through Alexa. There’s also an “Acoustic Alternative” playlist consisting of stripped-down versions of popular songs.
10. Morning Cup of Coffee
Some mornings hit differently than the others, and all you want is a cup of hot coffee with relaxing sounds to get you up and moving. This playlist is exactly what you’re looking for, with new and old songs from artists like John Lennon, Bill Withers, Neil Young, Amy Winehouse, Tracy Chapman, Eva Cassidy, David Bowie, Radiohead, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, etc.
11. EDM Bangers
Those who don’t have the time or money to attend their favourite EDM festival can simply get in the mood with the “EDM Bangers” playlist instead. With nearly 100 bangers (rotated every week) from famous EDM artists worldwide, you can party with your friends all night – well, at least until your neighbours file a noise complaint.
The “Best of EDM” playlist is a smaller-sized alternative to this, with only 20 tracks handpicked by Amazon’s music experts.
12. Sing-Along Anthems
There’s nothing better than singing your heart out with your friends at a house rave, especially to the all-time classics included in this playlist. You’re guaranteed to have a good time picking the songs, with ABBA, Backstreet Boys, Miley Cyrus, Michael Jackson, The B-52s, Avril Lavigne, Rick Springfield, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and more on the list. While you are at it, we’d also recommend giving the “Karaoke Night” playlist a listen.
More Alexa Playlists For You
Are you looking for more playlists to tell Alexa to play? Here’s a list of 20+ additional playlists to choose from depending on your mood:
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| Alexa Playlist for Work/Study/Focus | Party/Dance | Miscellaneous |
| Deep Thought | Friday Night Bangers | Sunday Morning Indie |
| Background Beats For Work | Summer BBQ | The R&B Pick Me Up |
| Music To Write To | Indie House Party | Epic Music |
| Office-Friendly Pop Hits | Carnival Warm-Up | Relaxing Rain Sounds |
| Piano Chill | Deep Electronic Beats | Dream Time |
| Electronic Focus | Fresh Dance | Home Gym Workout |
| Stress Be Gone | Summer Haze | Feel Good Christmas |
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Tuning out
These are the best Alexa playlists you can currently tune into from your Alexa-enabled devices. If you want to, you can also say “Alexa, create a new playlist” to make your private playlist consisting of your favourite songs. Amazon’s massive music catalogue makes it easy to find the tracks you listen to all the time.
Out of all the Alexa playlists we’ve mentioned in this guide, which ones do you find interesting? Tell us in the comments below.
