upd. 6/25/25: now works with the new add-on that lets you change animation type for each sim individually. also made small code tweaks so the interaction shows up on stereos from recent and future packs.
this mod adds two new interactions for your sims when listening to music: calm listening and melancholic listening. includes custom animations tailored for both men and women.
base game compatible
requires the xml injector
actions are added to stereos and headphones.
1. at first you need to turn on your music system, choosing your music type
2. and then selecting either “calm listening” or “melancholic listening”.
autonomy is enabled, which means sims will sometimes perform actions independently.
transitions are smooth.
calm listening:
- requires a living chair, sofa or bench nearby.
- helps reduce negative emotions.
- adds the following moodlet (2 hours):
melancholic listening:
- requires a bed, living chair, sofa or bench nearby.
- adds the following moodlet (2 hours):
french translation: https://millie-store.com/mod-sims4-new-music-listening-interactions-simkatu-trad-fr/
brazilian portuguese translation: https://simfileshare.net/folder/234784/
spanish translation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/117653652?pr=true
russian translation: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11nTj98vE0_FH6TxG81OSB2a7huo59LY5
ukrainian translation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ukrayinskii-modu-117318234
polish translation: https://www.curseforge.com/sims4/translations/new-music-listening-interactions-by-simkatu
traditional and simplified chinese translations: https://www.patreon.com/posts/music-listening-118469266
I just wanted my sims to be able to listen to music aesthetically while sitting in a park…
feel free to let me know if you have any questions or issues 🤍