For a decade now, Spotify's Weekly Discovery feature It has become a habit for those who enjoy exploring new music every Monday. This personalized playlist has gained a foothold among users thanks to its ability to recommend songs and artists adapted to the tastes of each listener. Now, coinciding with its tenth anniversary, Spotify has announced a highly anticipated update that introduces Visual improvements and new customization options in this popular feature.
The streaming platform, which had already recently surprised with the integration of requests to its AI DJ, takes the opportunity to take a further leap in the customization of the musical experience. The goal is clear: to allow each user more control over what they listen to and discover a wider variety of musical styles thanks to a revamped filter system.
Main new features: redesign and gender controls
The 'Weekly Discovery' update focuses on two main areas. First, Spotify has redesigned the interface of this playlist, giving it a fresher, more dynamic look that changes weekly. This aesthetic renewal not only affects the cover art, but also allows users to customize their own playlists with different backgrounds, stickers, color gradients or personal imagesTo better understand how this feature works, you can visit This article about AI DJ on Spotify.
But, above all, the arrival of new music genre filters at the top of the playlist, a feature that had been highly requested by the community. Now, Premium users You have the option to choose from different styles, such as electronic, retro pop, rock, indie, or R&B, by simply clicking the corresponding filter. When you select a genre, the entire list automatically updates to match that preference, facilitating much more personalized musical discovery.
A recommendation engine that drives new artists
In these 10 years of life, 'Weekly Discovery' has surpassed the barrier of 100.000 millions of views and has helped Spotify users discover more than 56 million different artists, according to official data. A significant fact is that the 77% of weekly listeners belong to emerging artists, confirming the key role of this playlist as a springboard for new talent. If you want to learn how to better manage your playlists and discoveries, you might be interested in This tutorial on pinning playlists on Spotify.
Every week, more than Two million users discover and become fans of artists they hadn't heard before, listening to their songs on several occasions. In Spain, the figure is not insignificant: an average of 1,6 million artist discoveries a week thanks to this list.
Greater customization, but with some limitations
The great advance of this update lies in making it easier for Users can further refine their musical selection of each week. However, Only one gender filter can be activated at a time.. You can't combine multiple styles at the same time, so if you're looking to explore two different genres, you'll have to switch filters manually. For more helpful tips, check out Tricks to improve your Spotify experience.
Furthermore, although the news has begun to arrive at Premium users On Android and iOS, it may take a few days for these new features to be available to everyone. To take advantage of these new features, just make sure you have the app updated from the Play Store or the App Store. If you'd like to better understand how this integration works, feel free to visit This article on how to manage your premium subscription.
Tips and tricks to get the most out of your playlist
As every Monday, the list is automatically renewed, so save the songs you like the most on your own playlist before they disappear is highly recommended. Also, exploring the music of emerging artists who appear on the weekly list can be very enriching, as they often present fresh offerings far removed from the usual commercial trends. If you want to expand your knowledge of the best ways to listen to music on Android, check out This guide on Amazon Music and other similar services.
Trying out different genres and giving less-frequented styles a chance in your listening habits can open you up to delightful discoveries. To access the updated features, simply go to the "Made for You" section of the app and select "Weekly Discovery."
With this renewal, Spotify strengthens its commitment to personalization and continuous music discoveryThe 'Weekly Discovery' update makes it easier for users to find songs that fit their tastes and continues to highlight the playlist's role as a bridge to new artists, keeping alive the essence that has characterized it since 2015.
