Experience Playlists
Discover the sound of the Southwest with the official Experience Playlists from 1st Drop Music.
This growing collection of curated artist playlists is designed to help listeners fully experience the music, identity, creativity, and evolving sound of the independent artists that make up the 1st Drop Music collective.
Featuring playlists like Experience Bear Cole, Experience Bear the Astronot, Experience Feral Business, Experience Sagebrush & The Little Flowers, Experience Turntable Kachina, Experience Michael Patrick Ceol, Experience RACK WIDOW, Experience WUUYUH, and more, these playlists showcase the best songs, fan favorites, deep cuts, collaborations, and genre-defying releases from across the label’s catalog.
Rooted in the spirit of Arizona independent music and the evolving sound of Southwest Soul, the Experience Playlists explore a wide range of genres including:
- Electronic Dance Music
- House & Nu-Disco
- Alternative Hip-Hop
- Underground Rap
- Darkwave & Post-Punk
- Country & Americana
- Folk & Singer-Songwriter
- Lo-Fi & Downtempo
- Bass Music & EDM
- Ambient & Cinematic Electronic
- Experimental and genre-blending independent music
Each playlist is carefully curated to provide both new listeners and longtime fans with the ultimate introduction to each artist’s sound, style, influences, and musical journey. Whether you are looking for late-night electronic grooves, underground Hip-Hop, cinematic synth music, alternative rock energy, or desert-inspired Americana storytelling, the Experience Playlists offer a deep dive into the diverse world of 1st Drop Music.
Stream the playlists across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud, and more while exploring the growing ecosystem of artists, albums, lyric videos, visualizers, and independent music culture that continues to define 1st Drop Music.
Experience the sound. Experience the artists. Experience Southwest Soul.
EXPERIENCE PLAYLISTS
Experience our artists through a curated selection of their best works. Come back often to these playlists to experience each one of our amazing artists! New music is added often.
Experience Bear Cole
"Experience Bear Cole" is a curated journey through the eclectic sounds of Arizona Producer, Songwriter, DJ, and Indie Artist Bear Cole. This playlist showcases his diverse range, from Soulful House, Dance, EDM, and Techno to Indie Pop ballads, Alt-Country love songs, and his unique fusion of genres. Discover a world where electronic beats meet heartfelt lyricism, and every track offers a fresh perspective on what music can be. Dive in, listen deeply, and experience the many sides of Bear Cole.
Experience Bear the Astronot
Experience Bear the Astronot—a playlist of Alternative Indie Hip-Hop, songwriting brilliance, and eclectic mayhem. Dive into the unique sound of Arizona’s veteran MC and lyricist, showcasing his diverse and innovative musical journey. Always paying homage to his roots as a Hip-Hop MC, Bear the Astronot travels through space and time blending genres and fusing emotions. Known for his poignant lyricism and songwriting, and precise rhyming abilities, and providing a deep song catalog with decades of songs, you want to experience Bear the Astronot now!
Experience Feral Business
Experience Feral Business—a playlist bursting with energetic Dance Rock, Alt-Rock, and EDM. Dive into their signature sound filled with high-octane beats, electrifying guitars, and dynamic rhythms. Perfect for those who crave a blend of rock and dance energy. From goth rock, to edm, to darkwave Feral Business is curating an untamed and wild brand of music just as reliant on distorted guitars and punk energy as it is lush synths and electronic rhythms. They want to make you scream and dance!
Experience Sagebrush & The Little Flowers
Step into the rustic charm of Northern Arizona with Experience Sagebrush & The Little Flowers—a playlist that captures the soul of Flagstaff’s ramblers. Featuring heartfelt country ballads, front porch folk, and bluegrass rhythms soaked in pine-scented air, this collection showcases the rich, acoustic-driven sound of Sagebrush & The Little Flowers. Let the banjos, mandolins, and lyrical storytelling carry you through wide-open landscapes and simpler times. Curated by 1st Drop Music.
Experience WUUYUH
Experience WUUYUH is a curated playlist from 1st Drop Music showcasing the genre-bending electronic sound of WUUYUH. Blending elements of dance, bass, phonk, ambient, trap, and experimental electronic music, the playlist highlights WUUYUH’s fearless approach to sound design and rhythm. Built for high energy, late-night listening, and immersive sessions, Experience WUUYUH invites listeners to explore the raw, unpredictable, and evolving world of one of 1st Drop Music’s most forward-thinking electronic artists.
Experience RACK WIDOW
Experience RACK WIDOW is a curated playlist from 1st Drop Music designed to immerse listeners in the evolving sound of Rack Widow. Featuring her House and Bass-driven releases, the playlist highlights hypnotic grooves, analog-rich textures, and dancefloor-focused rhythms that define this unique Arizona electronic artist. Built for deep listening, late nights, and locked-in movement, Experience RACK WIDOW offers a front-to-back journey through her growing catalog and unmistakable sonic identity.
Experience Turntable Kachina
Experience Turntable Kachina: A Sonic Journey through Northern Arizona. Turntable Kachina transports listeners to the enchanting landscapes of Northern Arizona through the innovative sounds of Turntable Kachina. This collection of beats and sonic tapestries captures the essence of the Grand Canyon, Navajo & Hopi reservations, and the stunning beauty of Northern Arizona, blending Chill, World, Electronic, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Dance, and Beats into an auditory masterpiece. Downtempo, Chill, Dance, and Lofi mixed with World and lush synths.
Experience Michael Patrick Ceol
Experience Michael Patrick Ceol—a playlist showcasing the elusive producer known for dark, cinematic, and horror and sci-fi themed productions. Dive into his world of haunting synths and immersive soundscapes that evoke a chilling, otherworldly atmosphere. Whether you are a fan or dark techno, or horror, experience Michael Patrick Ceol now!
LISTEN NOW PLAYLISTS
ListenNow.xyz is our Playlist Partner! Their only goal is to help share music from talented independent and up and coming artists with eager listeners. By doing so they hope to expand the musical landscape past big label artists, social media influencers, and bring the focus back to music and genuine expression. Experience hand curated playlists in many genres
Listen NowAt 1st Drop Music, our handpicked and curated playlists are designed to provide you with an effortless way to explore our extensive and diverse music library. Our talented roster of artists release music in a multitude of styles and genres, ensuring that there is something for everyone. Whether you’re in the mood for upbeat pop tunes, laid-back Lofi melodies, droning techno, emotional country ballads, or energetic hip-hop beats, our playlists enable you to easily find the music that matches your preferences. With our dedication to crafting playlists that cater to various tastes, you can trust that your listening experience with us will always be enjoyable and tailored to your liking.
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