A Playlist Studio experience
72 HOURS INLos Angeles
72 hours. Three fresh starts. One EP.
For 72 hours straight, Playlist Studio stays open. Each 24-hour block pairs a musical theme with an anchor artist or producer who sets the direction and guides collaborators from the first idea to the final export. Every 24 hours, we export what’s finished and start fresh. The goal: a three-song EP made in Los Angeles.
Edition 001 / Los Angeles / NAMM Week 2027
Naturally coinciding with NAMM week, January 26–30, 2027. Exact 72-hour studio dates to be announced.
Make it. Export it. Start fresh.
Three 24-hour sessions. Each with its own theme, an anchor artist or producer, and a fresh track to create together.
Hours 00–24
The first track
- Theme
- Theme to be announced
- Anchor
- Anchor to be announced
The first block’s anchor lays the foundation around its musical theme. Collaborators build on that starting point, with the anchor guiding the track toward the hour-24 export.
Export + reset · Hr 24Hours 24–48
The next track
- Theme
- Theme to be announced
- Anchor
- Anchor to be announced
Archive the first session and begin again. The second block’s anchor establishes a fresh direction around its theme and works with contributors to shape the next track.
Export + reset · Hr 48Hours 48–72
The final track
- Theme
- Theme to be announced
- Anchor
- Anchor to be announced
The final block’s anchor sets the foundation and carries the vision through with the room. At hour 72, make the final export. The goal: three songs, each with its own creative identity.
Final export · Hr 72
Three cycles. Three songs is the goal.
The studio stays open. People rotate, rest, and return.
The city is already gathering. Let’s make something.
The Los Angeles edition naturally happens around NAMM, January 26–30, 2027, when artists, producers, and music brands are already gathering in Southern California. Playlist Studio gives those connections a place to become music: 72 continuous hours to collaborate, experiment, and create a three-song EP.
Naturally coinciding with NAMM week, January 26–30, 2027.
First stop: Los Angeles.
The anchors and themes
One anchor. A shared vision. A track made together.
Every 24-hour block has a musical theme and an anchor producer or artist. The anchor lays the basis of the track—a beat, a progression, a melody, or another starting point—and helps everyone who joins find their place in it. As collaborators add their ideas, the anchor holds the creative direction and sees the song through to the export.
Inside Playlist Studio
Come with an idea. Make it together.
A working studio for artists, producers, songwriters, musicians, and engineers to create together. Different backgrounds, shared tools, and enough room for something unexpected.
Inspired by Playlist Retreat’s spirit of inspiration, motivation, and collaboration.
- 01Bring your perspective.
- 02Build on each other’s ideas.
- 03Finish something together.
Planned for this concept · confirmation pending
Proposed partners
A shared studio experience with partners across music creation, production, and sound.
- PlayheadProposed
- SSLProposed
- AbletonProposed
Questions
What is 72 HOURS IN?
A recurring Playlist Studio experience that brings music makers together for 72 continuous hours in a different city, with the goal of creating a three-song EP.
Who leads each session?
Each 24-hour block has an anchor producer or artist and a musical theme. The anchor establishes the track’s foundation, guides the collaborators who join, and carries the creative vision through to the export.
Can different people contribute during a block?
Yes. Contributors can join across the session, with the anchor providing continuity and helping their ideas become part of the track. Participation details will be shared for each edition.
What happens every 24 hours?
We export what’s finished, archive the session, and begin a new one. After the third cycle, we make the final export.
Do I have to stay for all 72 hours?
No. The studio stays open continuously; participants rotate through sessions. Participation details will be shared for each edition.
Can I attend?
Access and participation details for Los Angeles will be announced. Sign up for updates.
When and where is it happening?
The first edition is in Los Angeles, naturally coinciding with NAMM week, January 26–30, 2027. The exact 72-hour studio window and venue will be announced separately.
When can I hear the music?
The goal is to leave with three songs. Listening previews and release details will be shared when the music is ready.
Will there be other cities?
Yes. 72 HOURS IN is designed to return in new cities around major music and cultural events. Future editions will be announced here.
Be there when the session starts.
Get updates on 72 HOURS IN Los Angeles, participation details, and the music that comes out of it.