I don't follow any playlists myself. I generally hear about new music here or from friends and check it out if it looks interesting. If a group really does well to the point that I start hearing buzz about them everywhere or they blow up the charts, I might give them a look too. Otherwise, I have my faves and the artists I listen to more casually and just fill my day with them. What about you? Do you use playlists? Do they influence who you listen to?