r/ifyoulikeblank Jun 16 '23

Self-Promotion & Playlists Weekly Thread: Playlist and Self-Promo drop!

56 Upvotes

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 Sep 15 '23

Mod Post [META] [Mod Announcement] How to use this sub - and how (not) to use the [META] Tag

63 Upvotes

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.

Please note that moderators look at your posting history across Reddit, and if you are spamming your own stuff elsewhere, you are going get a ban here. Period.

How to use (and how NOT to use) the [META] tag:

The [META] tag is NOT so you may post off-topic posts or general media discussion posts or music identification posts, or anything that is not an IIL or an IYL.

The [META] tag is only to be used if you have questions or comments about this subreddit itself, and how it operates on Reddit.

Examples include suggestions for new rules here, asking for clarification about a rule here, suggesting a new theme, stickied post, etc in the sub, or asking the moderation team any other question about this sub - not asking the members here about media.

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 6h ago

Music [IIL] Devils Never Cry HR/HM, Rip and Tear

3 Upvotes

I’m looking for songs that give that Doom/Devil May Cry vibe of killing demons without turning it into a religious song. I know it’s a very niche concept but I vibe with it.

And yes, I need to be Heavy Metal.


r/ifyoulikeblank 22m ago

Music [IIL] Madredeus - Moro Em Lisboa what other female singers will i like?

Upvotes

I'm looking for similar singing style and music


r/ifyoulikeblank 6h ago

Books IIL books by Bora Chung, Grady Hendrix, and Chuck Tingle WEWIL?

3 Upvotes

Looking for funny/quirky light horror and sci fi. No sexual assault content, please.


r/ifyoulikeblank 10h ago

Film [IIL] gut wrenching movies that have the main protagonist be filled with regret/regress to child like states, WEWIL?

5 Upvotes

Basically the title. I am in the mood to be absolutely devastated tonight and need a good suggestion that will make me incredibly sad/cry.

Examples: The episode of American horror story where twisty tells his backstory. (Specifically ‘but mama died)

Carrie crying for her mother after she killed her as the house collapses.

thanks in advance!


r/ifyoulikeblank 12h ago

TV IIL PBS Frontline what other in-depth news docs will I like?

6 Upvotes

Please don’t say American Experience (I already like that too.) I loved the Vice News series, also. Podcasts like Reveal are sort of similar but looking for tv. Thanks!


r/ifyoulikeblank 8h ago

Music IIL “Revisionist History Blues” by Moon Walker, what other songs would I like? I can’t find anything like it

2 Upvotes

r/ifyoulikeblank 8h ago

Music IIL "Think" by Kaleida, what are other songs in this style that I might like?

2 Upvotes

r/ifyoulikeblank 17h ago

Music [IIL] music for killing time that somehow feels eternal… Barber Beats

7 Upvotes

Lobby-core? lo-fi cozy jazz loops? The most mundane genre made transcendent. Made a Barber Beats playlist that’s just pure chill.


r/ifyoulikeblank 15h ago

Misc. IIL KPop Demon Hunters thematic material WEWIL?

3 Upvotes

I'm down for any medium. Songs, books, video games, movies, tv shows. It doesn't have to be animated or geared towards a young audience. Nimona is probably a good example of something similar. But I'll take anything that explores the thematic elements. Please keep it spoiler free.


r/ifyoulikeblank 12h ago

Music [IIL] White Ward, Laster, Rivers of Nihil, Ihsahn, and Wayfarer, WEWIL? (Flowing between genres, mixing melodic and heavy passages, interesting writing, etc)

1 Upvotes

Hey y'all,

I love weird and unique metal, and these bands have somewhat of a "sound" in common. Hazy, dreamlike, and most of them use unorthodox instruments in metal. They also incorporate plenty of melodic passages without compromising the heavier sound.

I prefer black metal over death metal, but I will absolutely try anything. I would really appreciate bands I've never heard of as well.

I would also put bands like Wolves in the Throne Room in the mix, although they have less in common with the others.

Any language, any country, no nazi nonsense. Hate is silly.

Thank you in advance!


r/ifyoulikeblank 17h ago

Film [IIL] Movies that use film or audio recordings for epiphanies or investigation.

2 Upvotes

I am currently interested in movies where the protagonist is investigating through recordings. Examples of what I'm generally looking for are these scenes from: The Conversation, Manhunter, and Sinister (spoilers). Serious Drama, and Thrillers are preferred, but can be any genre.


r/ifyoulikeblank 14h ago

Music IIL Karma Chameleon by Culture Club because of the chorus music not the words, WEWIL

1 Upvotes

I'm looking for a song that I heard in 2014 that I asked about in r/tipofmytongue and I had trouble getting them to understand that I was talking about the music, not the words or topic so this subreddit seemed closer to what I want. Putting aside the words and only considering the tune, what other songs would I like? I'm open to other good songs too so I'm not just asking for one thing


r/ifyoulikeblank 14h ago

YouTube/Streaming [IIL] vids of people thinking their Disney princesses and being humbled?

0 Upvotes

Weirdly specific I know, but I love how animals very quickly humble stupid people. So, if anyone could share any videos(like the one of a lady trying to stop a charging cow in her neighborhood) I’d appreciate it


r/ifyoulikeblank 19h ago

Music IIL english songs that feel like you are in the italian countryside.

2 Upvotes

I want english songs that you would be playing if you were chilling in the italian countryside going through your slow morning. The chill and slow vibe of the italian countryside.


r/ifyoulikeblank 21h ago

Music [IIL] Ethereal, moving songs, that are rousing and/or atmospheric, not painful or too house/electronic-y

1 Upvotes

Songs like we can't be friends or twilight zone by Ariana Grande, can include synths like those songs, or could be utterly moving and ethereal, like the strings version of we can't be friends.


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Music [iil] jessie reyez - cudn’t be mr

1 Upvotes

That kind of souly rnb about men/ex’s


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Games [IIL] The iPod Music Quiz (on some old iPods and iPod Nanos)

6 Upvotes

I loved this little music trivia game found on some old iPod Nanos and iPods, but I cannot find a game as cool as that one. I particularly loved that the answers are multiple choice, and the variety of question types. Sometimes you had to answer with the song's release year, sometimes the artist or title, sometimes even with the album name or cover. I'd love to find an Android / Windows / Online quiz with similar functions to improve on my music trivia knowledge. Maybe even linked to my Spotify account. Any suggestions?


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

YouTube/Streaming [IIL] Bricks and Disorder, LockedIn Poker, Pasta Coma & Average Rob on YouTube... WEWIL?

4 Upvotes

Looking for funny YouTubers to add to my roster; these channels are a good representation of the kind I enjoy. Subject area doesn't matter so much, more important is a dry, banter-y style (if that's even an accurate encapsulation)?

I appreciate any suggestions! TY!


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Music IIL Beware of Darkness by George Harrison

4 Upvotes

What a great song to use in weapons. I was instantly captivated by the song and the way it was used in the movie. Totally gave me a sense of dread, melancholy, and helplessness. The entire album “all things must pass” is incredible and I should have listened to it sooner actually lol. So anything like those songs.

Suggestions?


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Music iil indie sad songs/happy sounding songs with sad meaning, what are your recommendations?

3 Upvotes

r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Music [IIL] waiting so long by silver fins

1 Upvotes

Let me know I'm trying to post a photo but I need better songs


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Music [IIL] Ethel Cain's slow, drone, ambient music off of Perverts

8 Upvotes

So I listened to Perverts a while ago, and it wasn't my absolute favorite upon my first listen, but it has grown me a lot and I'd be interested to know where I can find more music that gives off the same vibe. Specifically, I wanna find songs that are similar to Housofpsychoticwomn and Onanist.


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

YouTube/Streaming [IIL] KamSandwich's YouTube video about the lawsuit between Upper Deck and BreaKey International, [WEWIL]?

2 Upvotes

I'm looking for good law-adjacent YouTube content I can watch or put on while gaming/cleaning/whatever, so I can trick myself into properly resting instead of cramming 24/7. This video by KamSandwich is my model example. It's about something weird and trivial you've never heard of, it's funny and thorough, and it links to its sources. A channel that did this kind of thing for estate law or bizarre divorce proceedings or strange laws from history would be perfect. I don't like videos with thumbnails of warped, yelling faces where some rando watches another YouTube video and pauses every 5 seconds to tell you why that other video is so outrageous. Unfortunately, when I looked on my own that's mostly what I got. Also, it seems like most "LawTube" videos are about Current Events, grisly murders, or some drama centered on a TikTok person I've never heard of. Those last two all feel like retellings of the same sensational story to me, and as for the first kind, I'm trying to relax. Staying informed on current events matters but it stresses me out. Here are some other videos that aren't about legal topics but would be perfect if they were:

aMSa: The Only Yoshi (who could do it) THE HISTORY OF SLIPPING ON BANANA PEELS - and Secret Base in general] Nascar and the Art of Revenge Entertainment Made By Cults

I'm also open to suggestions for podcasts and actual documentaries that fit this need. Sorry about the huge text dump and for being so picky, and thanks ahead of time.


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Music IIL Midnight on Rainbow Road by Leon Vynehall

1 Upvotes

When I first heard it in 2017 it really stirred me and I havent found any other song thats hit me in the same way.
Chill, dreamy, slightly melancholic. Feels like a distant memory coming into focus.

Warm and fuzzy. Gentle and minimal electronic with a soft build in optimism. No vocals please.

It's perfect :)


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Music [IIL] Looking for Rap/Hip-hop songs similar to 'Brokey' (Latto), 'Skateboard P' (MadeinTYO), and 'Where Ya At' (Future)

1 Upvotes

I've been doing mashups of the popular movie soundtrack from 'KPOP Demon Hunters' and now I'm trying to find one that works for the song 'Takedown'. If you can tell, the instrumentals are very similar in Key (I think it's in C Minor). Just trying to find some more with a similar energy and Key.