MTV Spankin' New

MTV Spankin' New is Pluto TV's answer to the death of the music video channel, a 24/7 loop of current pop, hip-hop, and rock videos, curated as if somebody at Viacom still believes in the format. The playlist leans heavily on Billboard Hot 100 rotation, but there are pleasant surprises: deep cuts from rising indie acts and the occasional throwback to 2010s viral hits. No VJs, no countdowns, no reality-show cross-promotion. Just videos, back to back. The aspect ratio is a problem, some older clips look stretched, and the upscaling on standard-def sources is rough. But for background music or a quick hit of visual pop culture, it's serviceable. The real appeal is curation: unlike algorithmic YouTube playlists, Spankin' New has a human touch. You'll notice themed blocks, late-night is heavy on synth-driven pop, mornings lean into upbeat dance tracks. If you want to watch MTV Spankin' New online, Tvivu has it streaming now. It's a narrow concept, but executed with more care than your average Pluto TV channel. Not essential, but worth a visit when you're sick of your own Spotify.