New Delhi: Spotify is now testing a new feature called Prompted Playlists that enables users to create playlists by describing what they want to listen to in their own words. According to the company, instead of selecting an artist, genre, or mood from preset options, users can enter a text prompt, and the platform generates a playlist using their listening history and current music trends.
The feature is rolling out in beta to Premium users in the US and Canada, following initial testing in New Zealand. Spotify has also stated that Prompted Playlists is aimed at users who want more control over music discovery. Rather than relying only on automated recommendations, users can guide Spotify’s system using written prompts.
These prompts can be based on moods, situations, memories, or specific preferences, such as what to include or avoid. Spotify has stated the goal is to make playlist creation feel more interactive, with the users actively shaping the outcome. Users begin by responding to a prompt asking what they want to hear. The input can be broad or detailed, and Spotify then generates a playlist using real-time signals such as charts, trends, and cultural context, along with the user’s listening history.
The feature is primarily designed not only to surface new music but also revisit older favourites. The playlists reflect long-term listening patterns rather than just recent activity, enabling the familiar tracks to appear along with the latest discoveries. Users can revise their prompts at any time or start over if their preferences change. Playlists can also be set to refresh daily or weekly. Spotify also adds short notes explaining why each track was included, and an Ideas section is available to help users get started if they are unsure what to type.
