Figuring Out 30 by Bridget Hustwaite

“From David Guetta to Gretta Ray, this collection of songs may not appear cohesive on face value,” Bridget Hustwaite tells Apple Music of the tracks in this playlist. “But for me, they have served as a pivotal soundtrack to the first year of my thirties and everything that came with it.” In April 2022, a year after she turned 30, the radio presenter, journalist and activist launched a podcast, aptly titled Figuring Out 30. Throughout the episodes, she explores the themes, life moments and realisations she’s experienced in that first year beyond beyond her twenties. Here, Hustwaite has created a complementary playlist featuring music that’s spoken to her throughout her journey. “Reflection, heartbreak, anxiety, laughter—these are songs that captured it all,” she says. “It’s a playlist that in turn provided comfort, clarity and reasons to celebrate.”