Apple drops ‘WWDC25 Hello’ playlist on Apple Music ahead of next week’s keynote

Apple’s big WWDC25 keynote is just days away. And as it’s been doing for the past few years, the company has released its official “Hello” playlist to help set the mood, whether you’re a developer or just here for the vibes. “Get ready for the biggest Apple developer event of the year” This year’s “WWDC25 Hello” playlist once again features 20 tracks, clocking in at just over an hour. The mix blends upbeat pop, chill electronica, with artists like: Lorde, Ed Sheeran, Charli XCX, Benson Boone, Phoenix, Jamie xx, and PinkPantheress. You can check out the full playlist on Apple Music. About that artwork Last year’s playlist artwork featured what appeared to be the tail end of a speech bubble, decked out in neon WWDC24 colors. This time, it’s nearly the same shape, but now rendered in a clean, glassy material with subtle rainbow accents, matching the translucent aesthetic Apple’s been using in all its WWDC25 visuals. Whether this hints at what’s coming in iOS 29, we won’t have to wai ... Read full article.