my current playlist, for them what's interested in such things

Just what was advertised:

Down By the Water - The Decemberists
Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains) -  Arcade Fire
Seven Day Mile - The Frames
Andalucia - Yo La Tengo
Do You Love Me - Guster
Just Say Yes - Now Snow Patrol
Dead American Writers - Tired Pony
Isengard Unleashed - London Philharmonic Orchestra
Waiting On the World to Change - John Mayer
This Is Why We Fight - The Decemberists
Lovesong [Extended] - The Cure
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
Soul to Squeeze - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Say Hey (I Love You) - Michael Franti & Spearhead
Lullaby [Extended] - The Cure
The Summer - Yo La Tengo
The Riders Of Rohan - London Philharmonic Orchestra
Shut Your Eyes - Snow Patrol

Yes, pop, alternative, rock, and soundtrack. The extended writing mix has a lot more soundtrack, which I think is par for a lot of writers.