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Songs to help you relax and unwind. Updated every Sunday.

Discover new music from artists we think you'll like. Refreshed every Friday.

The tracks you can’t get enough of lately, all in one place. Updated as you listen.

The songs you love. The more you use Apple Music, the better the mix. Refreshed every Tuesday.

Whether it’s a weekday morning or Saturday night, get going with this personalized set of upbeat music. Refreshed every Monday.

In the late ‘20s, jazz musicians like Earl “Fatha” Hines and Fletcher Henderson formed orchestras built for dancing. The swing rhythm replaced the old two-beat meter, and by the mid-’30s the new sound pushed the burgeoning appeal of jazz into the mainstream, turning Benny Goodman and Ella Fitzgerald into pop stars. Riffs were layered upon riffs, with concise, ebullient solos folded into the brisk performances. Bandleaders like Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey developed a sleeker sound, reducing the improvisation and emphasizing Tin Pan Alley melodic sophistication. While the swing era ended after World War II, the format has never vanished.

Here’s one for the players, the pallies, the twirls, beetles, and barn burners. Play it for the party, or when you want to turn things into one. Covering classic swing, lounge, a touch of exotica—whatever your poison—let this playlist set the mood. We regularly update these tracks, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

There's something about the precision of classical music that makes it an especially good companion for staying on task. Whether you're studying, cooking, or just getting through the workday, this mix will help keep you focused and clear. Our classical experts regularly rotate these selections. If you like a piece, add it to your library.