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