SiriusXM’s Pandora has announced a suite of eight streaming channels dedicated to ‘uplifting’ and ‘happy’ music.
Following research stating that searches for the term “happy” are up 111% this year, Pandora has launched “Pandora’s Happy Place” with eight playlists dedicated to more tonally upbeat songs.
One of the more interesting insights in the music industry’s leading data analytics company’s MRC Data’s recent mid-year report, was the finding that “consumers are relying on musical optimism to get them through the aftermath of a stressful year.” The study concluded that “55% of music listeners said one of the most important things that the music industry can provide this year is offering ‘uplifting’ and ‘happy’ music.”Pandora has seen similar results from their listeners with the search term “happy” rising 111% in ranking on Pandora last year, and is seeing further interest in the search term from listeners so far throughout 2021.The research makes one thing perfectly clear — everyone could use a musical pick-me-up during these strange times. Pandora is on a mission to do just that, introducing a new suite of stations collectively called Pandora’s Happy Place. The 8 new stations launched today reflect a variety of genres and tempos and are anchored by the Handpicked 100: Happy Shuffle, a collection of the top 100 happiest songs of all time selected by Pandora’s curators.Pandora’s Happy Place suite meets this increased demand for feel-good music by highlighting upbeat and uplifting songs from artists like Lizzo, Dua Lipa, Lil Nas X, Kelsea Ballerini, and more. Featured tracks include Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” Beyonce’s “Love On Top,” Pharrell Williams’ “Happy,” and Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop The Feeling!”Pandora’s Happy Place stations are:Handpicked 100: Happy Shuffle — The top 100 happiest songs of all time, selected by Pandora’s curatorsFeel Good R&B — R&BGet Happy — Pop/Hot ACHappy Country — CountryHappy Dance — DanceHope For Hard Times — Christian/GospelRap Jubilee — Hip HopVinyl Happiness — Classic RockTurn up the tunes, boost your mood, and get happy with Pandora.
