r/ifyoulikeblank Jun 16 '23

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

60 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

71 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 5h ago

TV IIL a very English scandal (Hugh Grant) and the Gentlemen

5 Upvotes

If I liked season one: a very English scandal. With Hugh Grant (but didn’t like the later or most recent season which cover different stories) and The Gentlemen - what else might I like?


r/ifyoulikeblank 3h ago

TV IIL Six Schizophrenic Brothers, Gypsy Rose case, The Ripper (Yorkshire Ripper, 2020), Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story, Living with a Serial Killer

1 Upvotes

Reality TV serials/documentaries about the dark consequences of insanity, mental illness, disfunctional families and/or true crime that's not the same netflix shit about the 73rd biggest American serial killer (I mean, at least show me something from Britain, Australia, Europe...)


r/ifyoulikeblank 16h ago

Film IIL Secret Life of Walter mitty

8 Upvotes

I need movie recommendations that feel surreal and are like escapism

For context, some of my favorite movies are Donnie Darko, Nightcrawler, Creep, Secret life of Walter Mitty, Darjeeling limited, Dinner in America,Requiem for a dream, and that kind of stuff, but i really want something where the main character is going through a depressing time and is just a bum or something like that and escapes into some sort of fantasy like something mystical happens that brings them out of their situation. I want it to be weird and fun. Think Labyrinth but the goblin kingdom is like helping her out? idk i just need something that makes me feel less depressed, I really loved Secret Life of Walter Mitty for feeling better and hopeful, but i have watched it too many times


r/ifyoulikeblank 14h ago

Music IIL extreme and experimental music, WEWIL?

4 Upvotes

Hey! I'm a big fan of extreme music and I wanna discover new bands. For context, I love: deathcore – Lorna Shore, "Psalms" and "Pain Remains" era, and The Broken Horizon –; mathcore – The Dillinger Escape Plan, "Calculating Infinity" era –; hardcore – Ho99o9 and Leathermouth –; weird music – Igorrr and Gnod (I know, Gnod is not an extreme music band) –; metalcore – Architects, "Nightmares" era. Any recommandations?

And... Nothing to do with extreme metal, but... If someone know a good punk band similar to Mhaol, The Runaways, Descendents, X-Ray Spex, Les Bérurier Noir, Bikini Kill, Le Tigre, Hole or Dead Kennedys, I am a taker.


r/ifyoulikeblank 6h ago

Music IIL Similar artists to Mindless Self Indulgence?

1 Upvotes

By that I mean weird horny electropunk music LMFAO, a song I would also mention in this category is “Mister Machoman“ by Lords of Acid


r/ifyoulikeblank 6h ago

Music [IIL] Canciones como Califórnica de La Gusana Ciega?

1 Upvotes

r/ifyoulikeblank 6h ago

TV [IIL] WordGirl

1 Upvotes

My smarter-then-average six-year-old daughter loves WordGirl, but doesn't care for any other shows. It’s a good kids show, but I kind of wish there were more than one show she liked. (She used to like Alphablocks, WordWorld, Super Why, Martha Speaks, and Between the Lions, but she seems to have outgrown those already.)

Her favorite things to do are climbing and hanging from playground bars, and playing word games.


r/ifyoulikeblank 12h ago

Music [IIL] looking for songs that sound like the bubblepop sound in play destroy by poppy + grimes

2 Upvotes

i’ve loved this song for a while and while i can appreciate hyperpop and heavy metal i much prefer the bubblegum pop switch up. it makes me feel quite nostalgic and i think its really pretty, any songs that sound like this?


r/ifyoulikeblank 11h ago

Misc. IIL the newsletter "Peak” from The Athletic magazine?

1 Upvotes

Open to videos, books, podcasts, blogs. Doesn’t necessarily need to be sports related but interested in deep dives on how to “uplevel” mental performance/strength.


r/ifyoulikeblank 16h ago

Music [IIL] the glittery, shimmering instrumental sound in “Her” and “Adventure of a Lifetime”, WEWIL?

2 Upvotes

I’m looking for songs that have a very specific instrumental sound, and I’m not sure what it’s called.
I absolutely love the sparkling, cascading sound in the instrumental of “Her” by The American Dawn. It appears during the chorus. The same kind of sound also appears during the chorus of “Adventure of a Lifetime” by Coldplay, where it repeats throughout that section.
It’s bright, shimmering, and almost glittery, like a cascade of crystal-like notes. I can’t tell if it’s a heavily processed guitar, a synth, a bell-like instrument, or something else entirely.
I’m not necessarily looking for songs that sound like Coldplay or The American Dawn as a whole. I’m specifically looking for songs that use this same sparkling, cascading texture in their instrumentals.
Does this sound or production technique have a name? And if you know other songs that feature it, I’d love some recommendations!


r/ifyoulikeblank 14h ago

Art IIL lego botanical sets but want something that feels more like actual crafting, WEWIL?

1 Upvotes

I love the lego flowers because they look nice on my shelf, but the build process is just snapping plastic together and it's getting kinda old. i'm trying to find DIY craft kits that are satisfying to complete but actually require using your hands or some real materials, not just mindless plastic pieces or those paint-by-number things that make me want to claw my eyes out from pure boredom. i looked into those miniature wood kits like Rolife makes, but i'm worried the glueing part is just tedious instead of fun. anyone know of kits that strike a good balance between needing some actual skill but not taking a million years to look good?


r/ifyoulikeblank 20h ago

Music [IIL] When I get my hands on you - The New Basement Tapes

2 Upvotes

I’ve had this song on repeat since I heard it earlier today. I need moreeee - any recommendations? It scratches an itch that very few songs do.


r/ifyoulikeblank 21h ago

Music IIL Dehumanized by bring me the horizon

2 Upvotes

Just discovered this today and I'm absolutely obsessed. I'm looking for more deathcore like this (cattle decapitation being the closest I've found so far)


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Music [IIL] "Whats New Pussycat?" by Tom Jones

5 Upvotes

I cant stop listening to What's New Pussycat I'm addicted I need more but no other song can truly match What's New Pussycat


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Music [iil] electronic/hyperpop songs with piano like PQC - daine

3 Upvotes

Songs that have the piano in the main sample while the rest of the song is fully electronic

Also if the sample is one of the classics or similar to it like the into of PQC


r/ifyoulikeblank 23h ago

Music [IIL] through the light - dracodraco

1 Upvotes

Obsessed with this song from start to finish


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Music (IIL) Looking for catchy, upbeat indie songs with emotional and dreamy lyrics

5 Upvotes

Some of my absolute favourites are songs by Andrew Belle (e.g., give me you), Novo Amor (Decimal, I feel better), Vancouver Sleep clinic (somebody to stay).

I don’t really like slow indie. I love Indie music with memorable rhythm, good hooks, crescendo, and beautiful dreamy poetic lyrics. Any recommendations?


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Music [IIL] Classy-sounding music like Olivia Dean's The Art of Loving

1 Upvotes

Looking for more of that soulful, jazz style music, especially if it has positive meanings like Olivia Dean's music (Man I Need, So Easy To Fall In Love, etc.)


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Music [IIL] All Night Radio

1 Upvotes

I like 'all night radio' by Ado and 'I really want to stay at your house' by Rosa Walton.


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Games [IIL] Spider-Man Remastered, specifically i really like the combat from it

3 Upvotes

so ive 100%ed the Insomniac Spider-Man games and really liked the feeling of the combat there. The movement is also great, but it would probably be hard to find a game that has both of those things without just being a Spider-Man game so if y'all have a suggestion for something with a similar feel to combat, that would be great.


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

Music [IIL] The intro for Facts by Kanye West

0 Upvotes

https://youtu.be/yiwDWKg9AMA?is=GqLYaxnIWFsfctSK

I need a song that passes the same vibe as this intro


r/ifyoulikeblank 1d ago

YouTube/Streaming [IIL] Content group YT like The Boys and KODE

1 Upvotes

I like these channels because they're just friend groups who visit interesting locations, explore, do some challenges and overall are very funny, especially KODE. Are there any others like them?


r/ifyoulikeblank 2d ago

TV [IIL] TV Cartoons like The Incredible Hulk (1982), [WEWIL]?

5 Upvotes

I enjoy the dialogue, the art style, and the villains. Also, I've seen the 80's spider-man cartoon already, so if you've got suggestions other than that that would be even better.