🌟 Featuring Videos
Manual Submissions
Nightcore YouTube videos can be submitted to be featured onto the website via this form: https://www.nightcore.com/get-in-touch If you're a network member who has passed their trial period then you'll need to follow the automation guidance as explained below. You'll be notified once you're channel has passed it's trial period and has had automation enabled.
Automation
Once network members pass their trial period, they can do the following to have their videos added onto our website automatically without them needing to submit them. Include a hashtag in your new future video descriptions depending on what playlist the video should be added to in the format of #playlist_PLAYLIST NAME, for example #playlist_pop or #playlist_rock etc and then your video will get automatically added onto the website within 15 minutes of it being uploaded to YouTube. All network members' videos are checked daily, if we find any issues with your video descriptions which cause your video to not be added onto our website then you'll be notified via Discord. This is normally caused by forgetting to include our website link or not using a valid playlist hashtag. Please ensure you respond to any messages about this and amend your description as advised to resolve any issues to prevent you from missing out on the free promotion.
Playlist Usage Guidelines
Please follow these guidelines when choosing which playlist to put your videos into. All videos are checked to ensure they are in the correct playlist and if they are not then we will amend them into the correct playlist on our end and you'll be notified for future reference to give you a better understanding of the genre.
One Playlist Hashtag Per Video
The automation only works with one playlist hashtag so please only enter one.
Non-English Songs
Songs that aren't in the English language must be put in there own language playlist, for example #playlist_german Please check the playlists page to ensure that there is a playlist for the non-English language that your video is in and if there isn't then please request for one to be added via a support ticket within our Discord server. However the playlists; Anime, Folk and K-pop are excluded from this rule.
Playlist List
This is the list of all playlists currently live on the website along with a description to help give you a better idea as to which playlist to use. You can check out the videos in the playlists on the website to see examples. You can also find more information and videos explaining some of the genres and their differences in the 🎶 Identifying Genres page on the left.
8D
Sound editing that makes it feel like the music moves around you in 3D, using special effects and recording techniques to create depth and motion.
#playlist_8d
AI
Music that has been created using AI.
#playlist_ai
Alternative
Diverse genre that's different from mainstream styles, often experimenting with unique sounds and styles.
#playlist_alternative
Anime
Music from anime series and movies.
#playlist_anime
Big Room
Powerful 4/4 beat, strong basslines, and catchy hooks. Designed for large festival stages and clubs, creating a high-energy atmosphere.
#playlist_bigroom
Brazilian Funk
Blend of Miami bass with Brazilian rhythms
#playlist_brazilianfunk
Country
Storytelling lyrics, heartfelt melodies, and use of acoustic instruments like guitars, fiddles, and banjos. Country music often explores themes such as love, heartache, rural life, and American culture.
#playlist_country
Drum and Bass
Fast-paced beats, intricate drum patterns, and deep basslines.
#playlist_drumandbass
Drumstep
Combination of two genres: Dubstep and DNB. Specific sounds are taken from the first, and energy and melody from the second.
#playlist_drumstep
Dubstep
Heavy basslines, syncopated rhythms, and sparse arrangements.
#playlist_dubstep
Dutch
Songs in the Dutch language.
#playlist_dutch
Eurodance
Combines many elements of rap, techno and Eurodisco. This genre of music is heavily influenced by the use of rich vocals, sometimes with rapped verses.
#playlist_eurodance
Folk
Traditional music that reflects the culture and heritage of a particular region or community. It's often passed down orally from generation to generation and includes songs, dances, and stories.
#playlist_folk
French
Songs in the French language.
#playlist_french
Future Bass
Melodic and uplifting vibes, combined with heavy basslines and intricate rhythms.
#playlist_futurebass
Future House
More powerful basslines compared to normal house, catchy melodies, and intricate rhythms.
#playlist_futurehouse
German
Songs in the German language.
#playlist_german
Game Soundtracks
Soundtracks from video games
#playlist_gamesoundtracks
Hands Up
Upbeat tempo, energetic melodies, and catchy hooks, driving basslines, uplifting synths, and anthemic vocals.
#playlist_handsup
Hardbass
Heavy basslines, pounding kicks, and repetitive rhythms, often feature elements of techno, house, and trance music.
#playlist_hardbass
Hardcore
Fast tempo, aggressive guitar riffs, and shouted vocals.
#playlist_hardcore
Hardstyle
Energetic genre of EDM with fast tempo, pounding kick drums, and aggressive synth melodies. It often features distorted and reverberated sounds, along with intense build-ups and dramatic drops.
#playlist_hardstyle
HipHop
Rhythmic beats, spoken rhymes, and poetry-like lyrics.
#playlist_hiphop
House
Repetitive 4/4 beat, synthesized basslines, and drum machine rhythms.
#playlist_house
Instrumental
Instrumental versions of songs that have vocals in their normal versions
#playlist_instrumental
Italian
Songs in the Italian language.
#playlist_italian
Japanese
Songs in the Japanese language.
#playlist_japanese
Jazz
Smooth and soulful genre that blends improvisation with rich melodies.
#playlist_jazz
Kpop
Short for Korean pop music, is a genre originating from South Korea that blends various musical styles, including pop, hip-hop, R&B, and EDM.
#playlist_kpop
Mandarin
Songs in the Mandarin language.
#playlist_mandarin
Movie Soundtracks
Soundtracks from movies.
#playlist_moviesoundtracks
Multilingual
Songs containing two or more languages.
#playlist_multilingual
Nerdcore
Geek culture, technology, and intellectual pursuits. Nerdcore artists often rap about topics such as video games, comic books, science fiction, internet culture, and other nerdy interests.
#playlist_nerdcore
Phonk
Dark and gritty sound, often incorporates elements of chopped and screwed music, Memphis rap, and lo-fi production. Slow tempos, heavy basslines, and samples from old-school funk, soul, or jazz music.
#playlist_phonk
Polish
Songs in the Polish language.
#playlist_polish
Pop
Catchy and easy to sing along to, usually upbeat and often features a strong rhythm, simple melodies, and repetitive hooks.
#playlist_pop
Portuguese
Songs in the Portuguese language.
#playlist_portuguese
Relaxing
Soothing and calming, often used to help people unwind or de-stress. It typically has gentle melodies, soft rhythms, and peaceful sounds.
#playlist_relaxing
Rock
Loud, energetic, and often uses electric guitars, drums, and bass.
#playlist_rock
Romanian
Songs in the Romanian language.
#playlist_romanian
Russian
Songs in the Russian language.
#playlist_russian
Sad
Expresses emotions of sorrow, grief, or melancholy. It often features slow tempos, minor keys, and lyrics that evoke feelings of sadness or longing.
#playlist_sad
Serbian
Songs in the Serbian language.
#playlist_serbian
Spanish
Songs in the Spanish language.
#playlist_spanish
Switching Vocals
Lead vocals of a song are exchanged between different singers or performers. This can involve alternating verses or choruses between two or more vocalists.
#playlist_switchingvocals
Synthpop
Synthesizers, electronic drums, and catchy melodies. Synthpop songs often feature upbeat rhythms, polished production, and melodic hooks, with a focus on electronic instrumentation and production techniques.
#playlist_synthpop
Techno
4/4 rhythms, prominent basslines, and minimalist arrangements. It's designed to create a hypnotic and immersive listening experience, often with an emphasis on rhythm and texture rather than melody.
#playlist_techno
Trance
Hypnotic rhythms, melodic synthesizers, and atmospheric soundscapes. It typically features a steady beat, repetitive basslines, and uplifting melodies that build and evolve throughout the track.
#playlist_trance
Trap
Aggressive beats, booming bass, and rapid hi-hats.
#playlist_trap
Unclassified EDM
Only use this playlist if you are confident that the song doesn't fall under one of the many EDM sub-genre playlists.
#playlist_unclassifiededm
Uplifting
Inspiring and positive, often boosting mood and energy. It typically has upbeat rhythms, catchy melodies, and lyrics that encourage optimism and hope.
#playlist_uplifting
Vietnamese
Songs in the Vietnamese language.
#playlist_vietnamese
New & Network Playlists
You'll notice there are two playlists at the top of the playlist page on the website named new and network, all network member's videos are automatically added into these as long as one of the above automation hashtags have been used.
Seasonal Playlists
The following playlists are only visable on the website during certain times of the year as listed below. You can still use an automation hashtag for these playlists outside of the active dates and videos will still add to the playlists in the background and be included when the playlists are visable again.
Christmas
Carols traditionally associated with the Christmas holiday season. It includes both religious and secular songs, covering themes such as love, joy, peace, and the spirit of giving. festive melodies, cheerful lyrics, and orchestral arrangements.
#playlist_christmas
December 1st to December 26th
German Christmas
German carols traditionally associated with the Christmas holiday season. It includes both religious and secular songs, covering themes such as love, joy, peace, and the spirit of giving. festive melodies, cheerful lyrics, and orchestral arrangements.
#playlist_germanchristmas
December 1st to December 26th
Halloween
Spooky tunes, eerie sound effects, and creepy melodies that evoke a sense of mystery and horror. Set the mood for Halloween parties, haunted attractions, and trick-or-treating adventures.
#playlist_halloween
October 1st to October 31st
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