Pass the Playlist
Every song has
a someone.
Good music. Better company. Host brings the speakers. Everyone brings a little of their soundtrack.
Guests join on the web—no account, no download.
What is Pass the Playlist?
Pass the Playlist is a shared playlist creator for friends at live gatherings of about 2–8 people. One host supplies playback through Apple Music. Guests join with a QR code or invite link, pick one secret song per prompt, and listen as details reveal gradually—so the music sparks conversation instead of competition.
How it works
Three steps. Then put the phones down.
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Host starts a gathering
Open the iPhone app, connect Apple Music, pick a first prompt, and share the QR or six-character code.
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Everyone brings a song
Guests join from any phone browser with just a name. Search the catalog, submit one pick per round, and keep it secret until it plays.
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Listen as stories unfold
Year, artist, album, then title and who chose it—revealed in twenty seconds. React with likes or a group skip. Next prompt follows.
Built for being together
Music first. Connection next. No scoreboard.
Secrecy and gradual reveals leave room for guessing and stories. Late arrivals can still contribute. The host can skip anytime; the group can vote after the reveal. The good part is happening in the room.
- No guest subscriptions — only the host needs Apple Music for playback.
- No accounts to join — a display name and a code are enough.
- No trivia scoring — conversation is the point, not points.
- Full songs — host playback continues with the screen locked.
Questions people ask
FAQ
- What is Pass the Playlist?
- A shared playlist app for friends at live gatherings. The host plays music from an iPhone; guests contribute songs from their browsers and discover each other's picks through staged reveals.
- Do guests need Apple Music?
- No. Guests search and submit using the host's catalog. Only the host needs a music subscription for full-song playback.
- How do the song reveals work?
- Details appear while the track plays: year at 5 seconds, artist at 10, album and artwork at 15, then title and contributor at 20 seconds.
- Is it a game with winners?
- No. Pass the Playlist has no points, winners, or trivia scoring. It is designed for shared listening and conversation.
- How many friends can join?
- It is designed for small in-person groups of about 2–8 people.
- Where do I get the app?
- The host experience is an iPhone app on the App Store. Guests use mobile web with no download. The App Store link on this page is provisional until the public listing goes live.
Your people. Your soundtrack.
Start a gathering. Pass it around.
Download on the App Store Provisional