With its annual Worldwide Developers Conference just days away, Apple has released this year’s official WWDC25 Helloplaylist on Apple Music—a tradition the company has followed in recent years to build anticipation for its flagship software event. The curated mix offers a blend of upbeat and atmospheric tracks, presumably aimed at setting the mood for developers and Apple enthusiasts alike as they count down to the keynote.
The WWDC25 Hello playlist includes 20 songs and runs just over an hour. The lineup spans a mix of pop and electronica, featuring artists such as Lorde, Ed Sheeran, Charli XCX, Benson Boone, Phoenix, Jamie xx, and PinkPantheress. While it’s unlikely the playlist holds any deep clues about product announcements, its tone reflects the polished, forward-looking aesthetic Apple often leans into for WWDC.
Visually, this year’s playlist artwork mirrors the design cues seen throughout Apple’s WWDC25 materials. The image—similar in shape to last year’s stylized Swift logo—has been updated with a glass-like, translucent finish and soft rainbow highlights. The look ties in with broader hints that Apple may be emphasizing visual refinement and design continuity in upcoming software updates.
Speculation around WWDC25 suggests that the keynote, scheduled for Monday, June 9, will focus heavily on interface improvements and long-requested usability features rather than major AI advancements. iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26, and watchOS 26 are all expected to be showcased, with iPad window management enhancements and system-wide visual updates rumored to be in the spotlight.
The playlist, now available to stream on Apple Music, is more of a cultural accessory than a product teaser. Still, for those interested in Apple’s design language and tone-setting gestures, it offers a subtle preview of the brand’s current creative direction. Whether you’re a developer gearing up for the week ahead or a casual observer watching from the sidelines, it serves as a soundtrack to Apple’s annual software showcase.
An Apple Music subscription is required to access the playlist. New users can try the service free for one month, after which it costs $10.99 per month.
