How to discover new music on Spotify

More ways to find a new favourite

How to discover new music on Spotify
How to discover new music on Spotify

Spotify offers several different ways to unlock new music ranging from algorithmically personalised to expertly curated playlists by their team of editors. Every day millions of listeners are connected with their favourite artists, powering nearly 2 Bn music discoveries every 24 hours.

Daily discovery

To seamlessly blend your favourite tracks with new sounds, go to the Made for You hub and try out some personalized playlists like daylist or Mixes. daylist, which is available globally to both Free and Premium users, will soundtrack your day, updating frequently and evolving with your listening habits to offer more opportunities to discover new artists.

Weekly discovery

Every Monday, 30 new tracks tailored to your taste can be found on Discover Weekly. This personalized playlist is filled with new music blending songs you might have missed over the years with recent releases. It’s an easy way to find artists and genres that are similar to what you’ve been listening to lately.

Future discovery

Spotify offers a variety of curated playlists from our team of global editorial experts like New Music Friday or Fresh Finds each providing a great way to discover emerging artists and different genres. These playlists help you stay in tune with the latest trends and find what’s next in music. And once you discover a new artist, go to Release Radar, a personalized playlist that keeps you updated on your favourite artists’ new releases.

Personalising your discovery

Engaging with Spotify helps fine-tune your recommendations. Liking songs, following artists, and saving tracks to your playlists all provide signals that help the streamer understand your taste, leading to even better discoveries and more relevant recommendations. You can explore genre hubs, artist pages, and their editor curated playlists to further expand and refine your musical journey.

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