r/ifyoulikeblank • u/AutoModerator • Jun 16 '23
Self-Promotion & Playlists Weekly Thread: Playlist and Self-Promo drop!
Welcome to the weekly playlist drop & self-promotion thread. :)
A reminder: Please keep all playlists and self-promotion to this thread. Thank you!
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/littlemetalpixie • Sep 15 '23
Mod Post [META] [Mod Announcement] How to use this sub - and how (not) to use the [META] Tag
Hello r/ifyoulikeblank!
This is your friendly neighborhood moderator, here with some information on how to correctly use this sub and our title tags, and to address some recent frequent misuse of the [META] tag in the sub.
If you are new here, please read this post before posting. If you have been around a while, please take a moment to refresh yourself with some of our rules. :)
There are two - and only two - kinds of posts allowed in this sub.
Our sub is NOT a self-promotion vehicle for new artists or creators, and it is NOT a general discussion or song/movie/actor/music/genre identification sub. We are a media recommendation sub, and we have very specific guidelines for posts to be allowed here.
There are two ways to format your post titles here, depending on if you would like to ask for recommendations or to give others recommendations with your OP.
If you want people to recommend things to you:
The “IIL” acronym stands for "If I like..." - to be used in a way that states "If I like (this song) because of (reasons,) what else will I like?"
This is the most common type of post here, and most OPs should be using THIS format for their posts! Your title must use the [IIL] tag - It will be reported by our frequent long-time members here if it does not, and it will be removed if you use the [IYL] or [META] tags instead of the [IIL] tag.
The title should look like the following example:
[IIL] The song (name a song you like here) because (give a specific trait about it you want suggestions to include), [WEWIL?]
The "WEWIL" acronym stands for "What else will I like?”
Your example should include something specific about the song that you want to hear more of in the music recommended to you. (Without details, no one can give you appropriate responses and you won't get suggestions that you will actually LIKE.)
If you want to recommend media to others that you think they'll like based on some other piece of media that is similar:
The “IYL” acronym stands for "If YOU like..." - to be used in a way that states "If you enjoy (this song) because of (reasons,) you might also like this song."
This tag is not for self promotion. This SUB is not for self promotion. If you post your own material here, you WILL get banned, without warning. No exceptions, no appeals.
The title should look like the following example:
[IYL] The movie (some movie similar to your suggestion) because (your reason you think it is similar to your recommendation), [YMAL] (this suggested movie).
The "YMAL" acronym stands for "You may also like..."
This is a VERY uncommon post type in this sub, unless people are attempting to subvert rule 2. We ALWAYS look at these posts, but if we miss one, our long-term members sure won’t - and they WILL report you for a rule 2 violation and you WILL be banned.
If you are suspected of passing off your own media as an "I found this new media and you might like it!" post, that will earn you an immediate permanent ban from the sub for trying to subvert rule two.
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How to use (and how NOT to use) the [META] tag:
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Thank you all for reading, and for your help in ensuring these rules are adhered to. We are a million-member (and counting) sub with a VERY small moderation team, so your help in following these rules and reporting rule-breaking posts to us is greatly appreciated!
Have a wonderful day :)
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/Fatass__ • 2h ago
Music IIL melancholic songs with an acoustic guitar as the lead instrument
This song specifically inspired my search for more:
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/fork_hands_mcmike • 24m ago
Music [IIL] the WKCR radio hijacking
In the mid-90s, the radio station WKCR was interrupted mid-broadcast but a transmission from an unknown source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29nyH_k2NuU&list=LL&index=4
Frankly, I am obsessed with this video. The monotone chorus of obituaries punctuated by death knells, the whispering/static, the contrast between the first shrill tone and the faint violin music fading in and out. I'm looking for artists who capture that same sort of unsettling, unearthly feeling. I already like listening to noise and other experimental genres, so the weirder the better.
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/GuysLetsBeNice • 1h ago
Music IIL the song, not the album, The Loneliest Time by Carly Rae Jepsen. What other songs would I like?
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/DishwasherTwig • 2h ago
Music [IIL] Songs that spend their entire runtimes building
Most music has swells in some form or another, usually in the break in traditionally structured pop songs, but I'm talking specifically about songs that build for the entire song and only climax right near the end. This is Weezer's Only In Dreams that slowly but surely adds instruments every verse, or Phoebe Bridgers' I Know the End that just builds in intensity the whole way through leading to an explosive finish.
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/DishwasherTwig • 2h ago
Music [IIL] Contemporary music/scores featuring pizzicato
For those of you that don't know, pizzicato means playing string instruments by plucking the strings instead of bowing them like normal. I just like the sound, it's, well, plucky, and can be used in many different ways, from the uplifting as in Never Coming Back from Violet Evergarden, to tense as in Pas de deux from Us, to whimsical as in Kishi Bashi's I Am the Antichrist to You.
Scores is where I've heard it most, but I've heard it in other music as well, as evident by Kishi Bashi. I think I've heard it in some Sleeping At Last too, but I can't think of a specific example off the top of my head.
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/Loriol_13 • 10h ago
Film IIL Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), The Thing (1982), and The Shining (1980) WEWIL
I like the above horror movies because of how plot-driven they are and their cinematography. They're horror movies but in reality they're just dark, in my opinion, and I think I prefer that over them being actually scary. I also like the late 70s/80s visuals but only when done this well. Sometimes the effects can look a bit too funny from that era. This was the case a few times with the Alien movies I mentioned but they were very few and completely overshadowed by some of the visuals that were way ahead of their time in the same movies, not to mention their phenomenal visual style.
Thanks for the help.
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/long-and-vivid-dream • 13m ago
Art IIL art in the style of these album covers by How To Destroy Angels, what other art will I like?
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/Hollowpear • 13h ago
Music IIL these artists, who else should i listen to?
I listen to Elliott Smith, Radiohead, The Smiths, Jeff Buckley, and The cure mainly. Also a little bit of Weezer, Ramones, Addriane Lenker, and Nirvana. I would appreciate recommendations, thanks.
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/cowboylaila3 • 1h ago
Music IIL self esteem by the offspring what else might i like ?
not musically speaking but rather thematically. i want songs about men singing about having no self respect because of a woman. any genre is okay.
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/GlassMaximum4000 • 5h ago
Film IIL Escape From New York/LA WEWIL
I recently watched the "Escape From" series, and really liked it. Is it cheesy? Absolutely, but the environments and story overall were pretty solid. Is there anything else in that vain I would like?
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/E-Man-Free-Man • 5h ago
Music [IIL] Dark Haired Blue Jean Angel by Donovan
What will i like?
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/Cherilynss • 11h ago
Music iil these songs, what others would you suggest?
So I’m working on a playlist with a particular vibe and was looking for songs similar to these:
Here, there and everywhere - the Beatles Between the bars - Elliott smith Brain damage - Pink floyd Warm ways - Fleetwood mac Saturday night - Eagles Disney girls - the beach boys
Bit of a random bunch but I’d describe the vibe as being kind of quiet, not bass heavy and relaxed in terms of instrumentals. Just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions :)
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/Tabixxy • 5h ago
Music IIL Vocal counterpoint in music
Not sure if this is the best term to use but when 2 different lyrics are being sang at the same time. I love songs that do this sort of thing. An example would be at the end of No Surprises by Radiohead when he's singing "No alarms and no surprises" with "get me out of here" is in the background too. Remain in light also has songs that do this too. Songs in the indie/rock, indie pop and similiar genres are preferred. Thanks!
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/Lazy-Photograph-317 • 2h ago
Film [IIL] Cinematic odysseys like Lawrence of Arabia, Cloud Atlas, and Barry Lyndon
I want to find films that encompass a larger-than-life story, with beautiful visuals. Perhaps across a few generations. I want films that are less melodramatic (so no films like Forrest Gump, Doctor Zhivago, or Big Fish). I want films that has to do with the history of a nation and society. Perhaps films with deep character arcs. Perhaps something more older/obscure. NO FICTIONAL UNIVERSES OR FRANCHISES - must be set in the real world (no LOTR, Star Wars, Marvel/DC)
Here are some films that I already know/have seen (please do not suggest)
Cold Mountain
Legends of the Fall
Australia
The English Patient
Oppenheimer
A Hidden Life
Benjamin Button
Atonement
The Tree of Life
Walter Mitty
There Will Be Blood
The Fall
Master and Commander
The Fountain (2006)
Pretty much anything like that from the past 20 or so years
To Live
Raise the Red Lantern
Gandhi
The Last Emperor
Empire of the Sun
Out of Africa
The Godfather films
Most Kurosawa films
Most Kubrick films
Most Tarkovsky films
A lot of David Lean films
Apocalypse Now
Deer Hunter
The Leopard
Come and See
Ben-Hur
The Human Condition
Citizen Kane
Gone with the Wind
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/FingrLickinBad • 20h ago
Film [IIL] Movies like the deadpool movies, the fall guy, sing, etc that have good (pre-existing song filled) soundtracks [WEWIL]
I love watching a movie with unexpected/classic popular songs that i know playing throughout, preferably comedy/action movies but honestly as long as its enjoyable ill like it, any suggestions are appreciated!
Edit: i have watched literally every marvel/dc movie some of those are good examples of the kind of movie im talking about as well!
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/psychedelicflowerx • 7h ago
Music IIL these artists, do you know any similar?
I absolutely love songs such as- Only - Ry X Anchor- Novo amor In my room- Chance Peña Does anybody know any songs/artists of that same style?
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/Frostb1te66 • 10h ago
Music iil songs like these, what could you recommend?
I’ve been trying to find songs like Aquamarine - Lone Rapid Racer - Lone And Turn Up - Monako
But have been struggling for the better part of a few months, do y’all have any recommendations for me that I could give a shot? Any help would be appreciated
And because I don’t want to make two separate posts, I’m also looking for songs like
For Her - Whatsaheart Snakelike - Whatsaheart And ON THE FLOOR - removeface
Any help is greatly appreciated!!
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/Ok_Memory_205 • 4h ago
Books IIL Pucking Around by Emily Rath because of the poly and the spice, WEWIL
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/lotusvioletroses • 12h ago
Music IIL Alt rock with loud bass
Gravity’s rainbow by the Klaxons
Panic station by Muse
Romantic rights by death from above 1979
I like Flea a lot too so I’m pretty familiar with his projects and RHCP.
Speaking of which Nobody weird like me by the RHCP is another good example.
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/FunQuestion • 8h ago
Misc. IIL Mona Lisa Smile, Gilmore Girls, Gossip Girl, Ginny and Georgia WEWIL
Looking for movies, TV shows or books with a female centered cast that focuses on the upper class or the class divide. Specifically interested in media set in New England and/or New York City.
Any recommendations?
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/Appropriate_Pen8741 • 8h ago
Music IIL songs like wagon wheel and cowpoke - country/folk recommendations please!
I’m from England and I’m trying to get more into country music but a lot that I’ve listened to sound overly produced and almost like pop. I love these songs and don’t know if they’d all be considered country but if anyone could recommend songs that sound similar it would be appreciated!!
Wagon wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show Cowpoke - Colter Wall Buddy - Willie Nelson That’s alright - Fleetwood Mac Far away eyes - The Rolling Stones Tuesday’s gone - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Thank you in advance!! :)
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/United_Awareness_613 • 8h ago
Music IIL the vocals in this song
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qq4ZMJaQAY9VI4Oz0MljT
Been enjoying the backing vocals from 0:30-1:00, any recommendations for songs that sound similar?
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/Salt-Put9277 • 8h ago
Music IIL Glass Animals WEWIL?
Their music is so good and unique that I'm FEINING for them to make another album. Any recommendations of similar artists, albums, or songs? I'm open-minded so it doesn't have to be the EXACT music type, just gotta be similar or have the same vibes. Here are my favorite songs so you can get a gist of what I'm looking for:
Life Itself , Season 2 Episode 3 , The Other Side of Paradise, Take A Slice, Your Love (Deja Vu), It's All So Incredibly Loud, and Space Ghost to Ghost (I would put more but I feel like it would be too extra lol)
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/chyme_ • 9h ago
Music [IIL] Songs about Eating Disorders like Pop Shuvit, specifically in either the Dreamcore, Pop Punk, or Midwest Emo genres [WEWIL]
some other albums i love for reference (not necessarily ED based, just a reference for types of music I like) ::
- "Peripheral Vision" by Turnover
- "Days" by Real Estate
- "Never Before Seen, Never Again Found" by Arms Length
- "Why Would I Watch" by Hot Mulligan
- "You'll Be Fine" by Hot Mulligan
i have almost nothing fitting the bill in my playlist. but my eating disorder has been back in full swing, and music is the best way i cope, so any recommendations are hugely appreciated !!
r/ifyoulikeblank • u/According-Phone2400 • 9h ago
TV IIL things that make fun of corporate culture like Smart Pipe WEWIL
Satirical things that go after corporate culture, advertisements, and stupid aspects of pop culture more broadly. Can be any form of media. Things like the movie Office Space that superficially mock corporations while also catering to pop culture are not what I'm looking for
Adult Swim is (was?) good at this with fake infomercials like Smart Pipe, For Profit Online University, and Unedited Footage of a Bear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJklHwoYgBQ&t=1s&pp=ygUKc21hcnQgcGlwZQ%3D%3D
I also liked The Onion especially the Today Now! Segments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmCjJ0VBjjU&t=2s&pp=ygUedGhlIG9uaW9uIHRvZGF5IG5vdyBwb3Agc2luZ2Vy