Slide into the soul-soaked, blues-drenched world of guitarist and bandleader Archie Baker as he guides us through his playlist of contemporary artists channeling vintage sounds. From his own originals to tracks by The Dip, The California Honeydrops, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, and more!

This week on AMP: Fresh Cuts, we’re spotlighting singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Check. His latest track finds him alone at the piano, offering a quiet moment that lingers long after the last note. Released something new (2 months or less)? Tag us for a shot to be featured!

Annie Bosko channels ‘90s twang and West Coast spirit on “California Cowgirl.” Her playlist rides from Central California to the Texas plains to West Reading, PA (Taylor’s Version 😉), with Merle, Lainey, Dwight, Shania, and more!

Check out this fiery Latin jazz & salsa playlist curated by legendary keyboardist David Garfield, created in tribute to the late Eddie Palmieri. The set features deep grooves, soaring horns, and vibrant rhythms that celebrate Palmieri’s lasting legacy.

This week on AMP: Fresh Cuts, we’re spotlighting Texas-based alt-pop group Haunter and their punchy single “Game Boy.” Think synth-pop nostalgia with an emo edge. Heartbreak you can dance to! Dropped something new recently (2 months or less)? Tag us for a shot to be featured!

Check out this Pandora Story by pianist and composter Simon Lowy, showcasing the fascinating stories hidden within timeless songs from jazz and movie soundtracks to Broadway musicals and classic pop. www.pandora.com/playlist/PL:...

Have Pandora AMP related questions? Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10th at 11am PST for our monthly Office Hours Session where Pandora's Creator Services team will do their best to help answer those questions! siriusxm.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

This week on AMP: Fresh Cuts, we feature Brooklyn based interdisciplinary artist and multi-instrumentalist Darian Donovan Thomas. His lush arrangements are sure to delight. Have a new release? Tag us in your post to possibly be featured! pandora.app.link/GKTRqtgZpWb

UK-based @122musicmanagement.com presents this Pandora Story exploring the sounds that shaped Manchester before Oasis hit it big. Featuring essential tracks by Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, and more, this journey uncovers deep cuts and personal reflections from someone who lived through the scene!

New Jersey sound artist Jeffrey Cobbold shares a playlist tied to his installation ‘Welcome Children (Stay Small)’ — a meditation on childhood, care, and sacred sound. Inspired by rock band The Receiving End of Sirens and a New Testament essay on illness and faith.

This week on AMP: Fresh Cuts, we’re featuring jazz/hip-hop fusion legends Us3 who are back with new music and a fresh perspective! Tap the link in bio to hear the new track. Dropped something new recently (2 months or less)? Tag us for a shot at a feature!

It's that time again! If you are new to Pandora AMP or need a refresher, please join us tomorrow, September 3rd at 11am PST for our monthly 'Pandora for Creators: and Introduction to AMP' zoom session. The Creator Services Team will do a full walkthrough of the free tools and answer questions.

This week on AMP: Fresh Cuts we’re featuring So-Cal synth-rock duo Double Wish! Their track “Riptide” blends explosive alt-rock-inspired choruses, intimate vocals, and a hypnotic groove. Dropped something new in the past two months? Tag us for a shot at being featured!

Up-and-coming vocalist Dynamyte is kicking off her bold new era with “Checkmate” and a playlist packed with powerhouse voices and retro-soul grooves. Featuring Amy Winehouse, RAYE, Duffy, SAYGRACE, and more. Listen now and turn it up!

Honoring Brent Hinds, guitarist, co-founder, and creative spark of Mastodon. His riffs cut deep and his energy lives on in every note. Celebrate his legacy with our Mastodon: A-Z playlist.

This week on AMP: Fresh Cuts we’re featuring indie folk and Americana artist @coylegirelli.bsky.social! With a lush, cinematic sound and rich, emotive vocals, his new collaboration with Cassandra Lewis is a must-hear! Dropped something new in the past 2 months? Tag us for a shot at being featured.

Cleveland MC Alex Forte curates a tribute to the Native Tongues movement, spotlighting its deep influence on hip hop through jazz samples, Afrocentric lyrics, and feel-good grooves. Featuring iconic tracks from A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Queen Latifah, Jungle Brothers, and more.

Pianist and composer Victor Zajac curates this peaceful piano station, featuring calming tracks from Yiruma, Einaudi, George Winston, and more. Stream now and set the tone for focus, relaxation, or rest.

This week on AMP: Fresh Cuts we’re spotlighting alt-pop artist Samantha LaPorta, whose haunting vocals and raw lyrics turn personal struggles into powerful anthems! Got new music out in the last 2 months? Tag us to be featured.

Need a hand with AMP? Come hang with us this Wednesday for Office Hours. We’ll tackle the tech stuff, the creative stuff, and the ‘I’m not sure what to ask’ stuff. Nothing’s off the table.

Chelsea Keenan soundtracks your summer with a sun-drenched playlist made for joy, connection, and golden hour magic. Featuring her own tracks plus gems from Lana Del Rey, Michelle Branch, and Keira Knightley.

This week on AMP: Fresh Cuts, we’re featuring Louisiana-made R&B singer-songwriter @justingarner.bsky.social! His smooth vocals blend classic soul influences with contemporary R&B, creating a sound that feels timeless and current. Got something new out in the last 2 months? Tag us to be featured!

It's a new month! You know what that means, another Intro to Pandora AMP for Creators Session! We'll do a full walkthrough of the AMP tools and answer your questions! Wednesday August 6, at 11am PST.

Arizona hip-hop is thriving and Jaron Ikner is here to prove it! The Arizona-based rapper, multimedia artist, and label collaborator spotlights the best of the state’s vibrant scene in this handpicked playlist, featuring his own tracks alongside Marley B., Cash Lansky, Richie Evans, and more!

This week on AMP: Fresh Cuts, we’re featuring Bay Area project Seal Party and their track “Front Page News” ft. Big Hongry. They blend soul harmonies, moody baritone, rock syncopations, with this track adding a sharp hip-hop edge. Got something new out in the last 2 months? Tag us to be featured!

Doom? He fathered it. Stoner rock? He summoned it. Metal? He is it. Pandora’s Ozzy Osbourne: A-Z playlist is your gateway to the riffs that built the altar - Sabbath to solo, madman to legend 🦇

This week on AMP: Fresh Cuts, meet SF-based folk/rock artist Barb Murphy. Her raw, heartfelt songs blend folk, rock, country & blues to explore love, loss & the messy beauty of being human. Got something new out in the last 2 months? Tag us to be featured!

Pop and wellness artist Gen Judayna curates a soundtrack for late nights and close embraces. From the hypnotic sway of Kizomba (slow, soulful Angolan dance) to the glide of Chicago Stepping (a smooth, improv-heavy partner dance), it’s modern soul, R&B, and Afrobeat in perfect motion.

From guitars to belly laughs, Australian country/rockabilly artist Owen Smith wrangled up the funniest, toe-tappin’ tunes around. His playlist starts with “Upper Class Bogan” and rolls through hilarious tracks by Weird Al, Barenaked Ladies, and more mischief-makers. Saddle up!

This week on AMP: Fresh Cuts, we’re shining a spotlight on Stephen Hashbarger (aka Hashtones). As the founding member of the Step Beats, he’s no stranger to good vibes and this new project keeps that energy flowing. Dropped something new in the last two months? Tag us to be considered!

Calling all captains of soft rock: the tide is high, and @jimbrickmanmusic.bsky.social’s at the wheel! He’s reimagining Yacht Rock classics on his new album ‘Soothe Sailing: Brickman Plays Yacht Rock, Vol. 2’ and sharing the backstories in this exclusive Pandora Story. Cue the breeze!

On this week’s AMP: Fresh Cuts, we’re spotlighting Izza, the LA-based pop powerhouse who raps, produces, and writes for the girls. Think Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo energy! Dropped something new in the last two months? Tag us to be considered!

Have Pandora AMP related questions? Come hang out on Wednesday, July 9th at 11am PST with the charming (and good looking) Creator Services team here at Pandora. We'll hang out, you can meet our cats and dogs and we'll try to answer your questions. siriusxm.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Runaway June brings heartbreak, heat, and harmony in their Pandora Story. Hear their single “New Kind of Emotion” and their playlist of timeless love songs from Elvis Presley, Kacey Musgraves, Leon Bridges, and more. Sweet relief, heartache, and everything in between!

For your listening pleasure: my @pandoraamp.bsky.social Pandora co-workers & I sharing our favorite June moon croon tunes. I picked one I love from KNOWER, aka Genevieve Artadi & Louis Cole & their virtuoso Los Angeles pals. Listen in good health. pandora.app.link/XNbdU51gyUb

This week on AMP Fresh Cuts: Itz_Will blends country soul with hip-hop grit, pairing southern melodies and trap drums with raw, emotional storytelling. Genre lines? He’s erasing them! Got a new release in the last two months? Tag us to be featured.

Join us Wednesday, July 2 at 11am PST for our monthly Pandora for Creators webinar. Our Creator Services Team will do a full walkthrough of the AMP tools, teach you how to set up marketing campaigns to engage with your fans and answer questions. Join us!

Sip and chill with this smooth, romantic station from @guitarlancer.bsky.social, featuring his own dreamy tracks on acoustic guitar. It’s the perfect backdrop for tasting rooms, wine bars, and gift shops… or just a cozy night in with your favorite bottle, a soft couch, and no plans.

Congratulations to Alex Varmatt for reaching 1M streams on Pandora with his track Pico da Bandeira! Check it out here: pandora.app.link/dZ9jFISjmUb @pandoraamp.bsky.social

This week on AMP Fresh Cuts we’re featuring France-based techno project VAPA. The French music producer makes his presence felt on the dancefloor with indie electronic sounds and late-night rhythmic synth patterns. Got a new song released in the last two months? Tag us to get featured!

Dive into the vibes behind Ghee Germaine’s new single “Loss of Love.” From shimmering new wave to gritty ’90s grunge, this playlist serves echoing synths, angsty guitars & timeless feels. Perfect for late-night drives & chill hangs. Features Joy Division, Pixies, Iggy Pop, King Gizzard & more!

Bassist/songwriter @mikebankhead.bsky.social hosts a new Pandora Story honoring the rich sounds of his hometown Dayton, OH featuring funk icons (Zapp, Ohio Players) to indie heroes (GBV, Brainiac, The Breeders). Listen now!

This week on AMP: Fresh Cuts, we’re featuring WOLFCHILD—cinematic folk rock with layered instrumentation and raw, emotional depth. Expansive yet intimate. Have a new release (under two months old)? Tag us to be featured!

🎭Take a bow, Joy Huerta! GRAMMY winner and one half of Jesse & Joy hosts a special Pandora Broadway Takeover as co-composer of @rwhcmusical.bsky.social! Her Tony-nominated score blends Latin pop with regional Mexican sounds. Listen now: pandora.app.link/e0FtmpmsXTb

Rest in Harmony, Brian Wilson 🎶 A once-in-a-generation songwriter, producer, and sonic architect, he changed the way we hear music—from sun-soaked pop to symphonic pop masterpieces. Celebrate his legacy with our A-Z playlist, featuring the songs that defined an era and shaped generations to come.

This week’s AMP: Fresh Cuts feature — Ofour2. Jazz gospel meets Afrobeats with a sound that’s soulful and bold. Got a new release (under 2 months)? Tag us to be featured.

Got questions about AMP? Join us tomorrow for Office Hours, a live, monthly session where our team answers your questions in real time. Whether it’s tech trouble or creative ideas, we’re here to help! Register here - siriusxm.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Unwind with a calming collection of guitar tracks curated by composer and multi-instrumentalist Michelle Qureshi that’s perfect for staying centered and serene!

AMP: Fresh Cuts features @ericdin.bsky.social—Bay Area ska vet (The Uptones)—with “Recovery Dub,” a homemade groove born from a cold and the chaos. Dub it out, heal it up. New release (under 2 months)? Tag us to be featured!

JUNE! A new month, a new opportunity to join Pandora's Creator Services Team for the monthly Intro to AMP zoom session, Wednesday, June 4th at 11am PST. We'll do a full walkthrough of of the AMP tools, show examples and answer questions! siriusxm.zoom.us/webinar/regi...