Two-Minute Warning: A Playlist for Earth's Shortest Day
Let’s celebrate the fastest spin on record with 33 songs that don't overstay their welcome.
Look, we don’t have much time. Literally. Earth is spinning faster than ever, and today — today! — is officially the shortest day in recorded history, a whole 1.51 milliseconds quicker than usual. That’s 1.51 more milliseconds I could’ve spent in bed, dammit!
To commemorate this cosmic speedrun, I’ve curated a playlist of my favorite songs under two minutes. Proof that you don’t need three verses and a bridge to hit you in the gut. It’s 33⅓ tracks (shoutout Earl Sweatshirt interlude), spanning from the 60’s to today and clocking in at a brisk 58 minutes.
Time’s short. Let’s jam. Hit play, enjoy the blur, and drop your favorite shorties in the comments.
The Shortest Day in History Playlist
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This playlist is the newest entry in our ongoing, actually human-curated mixtape series. No algorithms, no AI slop — just handpicked jams from someone with too many records and not enough shelf space. Check out some recent mixes below.
Patio Grooves 😎 Summer 2025
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Patio Grooves is back — your seasonal, genre-hopping antidote to the doomscroll. I stuffed this edition with 33 tracks of pure serotonin, spanning five decades, including 10 instant classics from 2025 that almost make the future feel exciting. Call it 2 hours of sunny vibes for dark times.
The Best Songs of 2025 So Far
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The Best Songs of 2025 (So Far) playlist just crossed 200 tracks and 500 followers — a running archive of my favorite songs this year. Filter by Date Added and you’ll never miss a gem.
Album of the Year Leaderboard
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Behold the Album of the Year Leaderboard, a living, breathing, frequently-updated playlist where new releases battle for dominance. Liner notes on my 33 favorite albums at the halfway mark can be found here ⬇️
The 33 Best Albums of 2025 So Far
Today is the official halfway point of 2025, which means it’s time to argue over arbitrary rankings of art! That’s right: here lies my midyear roundup of the best albums so far, and I take this nonsense deadly seriously.
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I spilled my drink with that first track choice, perfect end-of-the-world tune