Discovering New Music on Spotify: Tips and Tricks
The Problem
Over the past couple of years, music lovers have been complaining about having trouble discovering new music on Spotify. Despite their efforts, they keep getting served the same old songs, again and again. But why?
How Spotify Works
On Spotify, you can curate your own playlists or listen to playlists made by Spotify editors and algorithms based on your listening habits. This is where most people’s complaints come from. Spotify seems to notice your listening habits and then serves you the same songs repeatedly.
Spotify’s Support Team Offers Advice
Spotify’s support team has offered some advice to help you break out of the echo chamber of your own music taste. Here are some tips:
Providing Feedback
You can’t dislike a song on Spotify anymore, but there are still ways to offer feedback. You can "hide" songs you want removed from repetitive playlists and add songs you want to hear more to your "liked songs." It’s also a good idea to do an audit of your "liked songs" and remove any songs you’re sick of hearing.
Expanding Your Music Library
Spotify suggests expanding your music library by following more artists. This will give the algorithm a boost and introduce you to new music. Keep in mind that it may take up to a couple of weeks for the changes to take effect.
Discovering New Music
There are playlists explicitly designed to introduce you to new music that you might like. These include Discover Weekly and Release Radar, which are updated once a week. You can also explore beyond Spotify’s front page and dig into editor-curated playlists. These aren’t based on your tastes and are less likely to feed you the same songs you had on repeat all year. Search by genre or mood and explore from there.
Conclusion
Discovering new music on Spotify doesn’t have to be a chore. By following these tips, you can break out of the echo chamber of your own music taste and discover new songs and artists. Remember to provide feedback, expand your music library, and explore beyond Spotify’s front page to stay up-to-date with the latest music releases.
FAQs
Q: Why do I keep getting served the same songs on Spotify?
A: Spotify’s algorithm notices your listening habits and serves you songs that are similar to what you already like. This can lead to repetition if you don’t provide feedback or expand your music library.
Q: How do I provide feedback on Spotify?
A: You can "hide" songs you want removed from repetitive playlists and add songs you want to hear more to your "liked songs."
Q: How can I discover new music on Spotify?
A: You can try playlists like Discover Weekly and Release Radar, which are updated once a week. You can also explore beyond Spotify’s front page and dig into editor-curated playlists, or search by genre or mood.
