A Grab-Bag of Tracks: Pitchfork's Editors Share Their Latest Obsessions
Pitchfork's weekly playlist compiles tracks that its writers and editors are currently enjoying. This week's edition includes new songs from Ice Spice, Lil Yachty, Turnstile, and Slayyyter, among others. The playlist is available for streaming on Apple Music and Spotify.
Pitchfork’s weekly Selects playlist functions as a curated snapshot of the editorial team’s current listening habits, offering a rotating mix of emerging acts and established names. This installment pairs mainstream figures like Ice Spice and Lil Yachty with underground artists such as Xaviersobased and Petal Supply, reflecting the site’s broad taste range. The inclusion of a Turnstile remix featuring Slayyyter highlights cross-genre collaboration. Playlists are distributed via Apple Music and Spotify, with affiliate links generating revenue for the publication. The feature underscores how music journalism increasingly relies on streaming platforms to share recommendations directly with audiences.
This playlist format could shape discovery habits for casual listeners, who may treat Pitchfork’s selections as a trusted filter amid overwhelming release volume. Artists featured—especially smaller ones—may gain measurable streaming boosts and new fanbases, while the publication reinforces its role as an arbiter of taste. However, its impact is likely limited to an already music-engaged audience, and the affiliate commissions suggest a commercial dimension that may subtly influence which tracks are highlighted. Overall, it serves as a cultural signal rather than a mass-market driver.