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Spotify is rolling out a new Prompted Playlist feature.
It'll help you create a playlist by describing the vibe you're looking for.
It is now available in beta for Premium users in the US and Canada.
Spotify is making it easier to build your perfect playlist for every occasion. The company is rolling out a new feature called Prompted Playlist, which it says puts "meaningful control of the algorithm directly in your hands, with your ideas, your logic, and your creativity." The feature is available now in beta for Premium users in the US and Canada.
The Prompted Playlist feature enables you to describe, via a prompt, what you want to hear, and Spotify takes it from there. The feature uses your description, listening history, and current trends in music and culture to curate the vibe you're looking for.
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The new Spotify feature allows you to create playlists with a refresh to your Discovery Weekly, discover fresher tracks and emerging artists, and include or exclude specific genres according to your taste. A Prompted Playlist can be set to refresh daily or weekly, so your playlist always has new music.
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