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Women shine bright whether they’re center stage or behind the scenes. From podcasters to comediennes, undercover flutists and secret producers, their unique talents make the things we listen to a million times better. This month, Pandora is connecting you with amazing women and celebrating the gifts that they share with the world. Every day, women speak volumes. This Women’s History Month, let’s listen. In honor of International Women’s Day today, we’re celebrating the females that are sometimes behind the scenes making big things happen in the music industry with the launch of Pandora Stories: Women Behind the Hits.  Pandora Stories  is a new feature that connects you with your favorite artists on a deeper level with exclusive voice interludes between tracks. With Women Behind the Hits, we’ve compiled a playlist of 10 tracks that were written or produced by contemporary women who‘ve been instrumental in shaping the sounds of now. Discover the badass women of music,...

Happy first day of Spring! This season embodies an entirely different energy. It’s a time to get up, get moving and get outside. To celebrate, we’re launching a brand new campaign that amplifies the moment you’re in and helps you discover your unique sound—the music that moves you, the rhythm that fuels you, the album that inspires you to be you. Because wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, life is better at full volume. You can find Pandora’s Sound On: Spring campaign in iconic locations across Nashville, San Francisco, Oakland, NYC, Miami and Atlanta, featuring some of the season’s most high-profile artists including Jonas Brothers, Maren Morris, Bebe Rexha, Khalid, 2 Chainz, John Legend and Becky G. Springing up in a city near you: Sound wall:  We’ve commissioned leading street artists to create wall murals that depict their unique interpretations of sound and spring discovery. The murals will also include QR codes that drive to custom playlists on Pandora curate...

As the temps rise and the days get longer, it can only mean one thing: summer is coming. Whether you’re road trippin’, barbecuing, hitting the beach or vibing at a music festival, we’ve got the perfect soundtrack for all of your warm weather adventures. Based on a combination of Pandora data and insight from our expert curators, we’ve made our annual predictions for the hottest songs of the summer across hip hop, pop, dance, country, rock, K-pop, and Latin from artists including Daddy Yankee, Billie Eilish, BLACKPINK, Luke Combs, DJ Khaled and more. There are 41 tracks in all, but when pressed, our experts picked the following top six tracks that they think have the best chances of grabbing the Song of Summer title: “Just Us” — DJ Khaled / SZA “Wish Wish” — DJ Khaled / Cardi B / 21 Savage “Close Friends” — Lil Baby “I Don’t Care” — Ed Sheeran / Justin Bieber “Tu Vecina” — Maluma / Ty Dolla $ign “If I Can’t Have You” — Shawn Mendes Check out Pandora’s 2019: Songs of Your...

The month of June is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, and Pandora is kicking off the festivities by highlighting the varied, important, beautiful, and lasting contributions queer artists have made to the world of music, entertainment, and our overall culture. From talking to LGBTQ+ artists about the role that music played in their personal journey to being out and proud via Artist Audio Messages, to creating playlists that help get you ready for Pride celebrations – this year we are honoring the audio experiences that shape people’s “Ride to Pride.” Playlists: Sound On: Pride : June is Pride month and like all things in life, it’s better with Sound On. Celebrate with some of the best bops from the LGBTQ+ community. Black x LGBTQ: Affiliates & Allies :  In celebration of Black Music Month & LGBTQ Pride Month, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of music-related affiliates & allies that exist within the intersectionality of both communities. These strong...

The Pandora that has known and loved you for more than 15 years just got a major glow up. Don’t worry, we still understand your unique musical vibes, evolution of taste (your guilty pleasures are still our little secret), and anticipate your next obsession while soundtracking your life. In fact, we’re using all of that magic and taking this relationship to the next level. Introducing the  All-New Pandora : all new, all improved, and all about you. Beginning today,  all tiers of service  will have access to a completely revamped mobile experience that gives you more of what you want and new ways to discover it: on-demand music and podcasts, personalized content recommendations, and original and exclusive programming.  Welcome to the All-New Pandora: For You:  A personalized, dynamically-updated discovery feed that serves up fresh, custom-curated music and podcast recommendations just for you throughout the day based on your listening behavior, day of th...

It’s been quite the year. Actually, make that …ten years. Before we wrap up 2019 and welcome 2020 with open arms (and ears!), we wanted to reflect on both the past year and decade with two recaps of all the songs that made you click that little ‘thumbs up’ icon. So basically, all your faves. And your friends’ faves. And your friends’ friends’ faves.  You thumbed-up, we compiled. The  Top Thumb Hundred Songs of 2019 playlist  celebrates the most thumbed-up songs of the year with exclusive commentary, intros and shoutouts from Lizzo, Panic! At The Disco, The Chainsmokers, and more. The  Top Thumb Hundred Songs of 2010-2019 playlist  represents the ultimate ten year challenge of your musical preferences. Prepare yourself for an epic throwback dance party. Check out the complete rankings for both lists below. Brought to you by you. So, what was trending in 2019? Power acts with multiple songs on the list. The King and Queen of 2019? Post Malone and Cardi B, ...