Core Playlist Types
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Mellow, Right on
Once a month we’ll add another of these for those downtime, daytime, smaller spaces and intimate boutique vibes. Think of this as a personally curated eclectic radio 6 show!
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Lively Up Yourself
Every month there’ll be one of these too, but, you’ll know a few more, and, they will be a little more uptempo for the bigger spaces, weekends, and busier periods.
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That New New
There will be regular updates of these, where we’ll be bringing you the very best in brand new
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It’s calm bruv
Chilled out, laid back, those background soundscape type sounds for the quieter times and background sonics, intimate spaces etc.
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Around the World
Hand-picked eclectic treats from all over the globe, most continents covered!
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Alternatively Alternative
Our personal take on some slightly more off the beaten track sounds and selections from the world of bands and guitars.
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Balearia
Blissful summer vacation vibes, like doing some sunset watching at Cafe Mambo, but, whenever you feel like it!
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Kids Call This Lo Fi
Instrumental hip hop beats, or trip hop, or lo fi, probably depending on your age! Them background head nodders.
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Needle Dropping
Our personal favourite needle drops from the world of movie and tv soundtracks.
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Soul Fulla Sumthin
We never called it neo soul over here, just some of our favourite soulful sounding soul music for those more intimate moments and spaces.
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Hip Hop Neva Stop
Old to the new, hip hop and rap music, and, pretty much parental discretion advisory here, as there may well just be a few explicit lyrics within.
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Una Noche en la Disco
Come on now, who doesn’t love a bit of disco when the selection is high quality and the mood is right?
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Power Chillin'
Meditating Yogi's, or, just want those ambient background sounds for a lobby or mellow space? We've got you covered.
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Dem's Da Breaks
The originals of those you already know! Familiar killers for the discerning from the worlds of funk, soul, rare groove, and more..
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Instra Mental
For those times, spaces, and places when no words are necessary, but curated background sounds are still the order of the day.
Every playlist we send is built with intention.
Real feedback from real spaces
Built with input
QR8 playlists aren’t static. We evolve them with feedback from our clients — café owners, bar managers, studio runners, and retail crews who know what works and when.
Got a vibe or theme in mind? Let us know. Whether it’s “Sunday slow burn,” “soft open,” or “rainy day romance,” we’re listening. Your suggestions often turn into future lists — and sometimes we name them after you.
Guests, curveballs, and seasonal sounds
More than monthly drops
In addition to our core playlists, we release one-off specials for key times of year - slower sets for darker months, terrace-ready summer tracks, or early December builds.
We also tap into our network of artists, DJs, and trusted selectors to deliver occasional guest playlists. These bring new flavour, depth, and sometimes a little chaos (in a good way).