After experimenting with AI playlist generation in its DJ feature last year, Spotify is now releasing a beta tool that lets users create curated tracklists based on text descriptions. New AI playlist beta will initially roll out to Spotify Premium subscribers on mobile devices in the UK and Australia.
Android and iOS users in these locations can find the AI playlist generator by going to “Library” and tapping the “+” button at the top right of the page. After selecting the AI playlist option from the drop-down menu, users can enter a prompt such as “Music to read on a cold, rainy day” and get her 30-song playlist that matches their mood. Additional prompts such as “More sad music” can be used to fine-tune the results until the user is satisfied with the playlist, at which point they can tap “Create” in the top right to save.
In my testing, the AI playlist did a great job of matching songs to niche prompts. For example, when I asked it to generate a playlist that would “make me feel like the movie Vampire Hunter,” it spit out a fun mix of rave-worthy techno music. blade (1998)” and even titled the playlist “Blade’s Essence” without any additional input. Spotify says users can get better playlists by using prompts that include “combinations of genres, moods, artists, or eras,” and the feature lets users choose locations, animals, activities, movie characters, and colors. , even emojis can be referenced. Spotify said it will continue developing the generated playlist feature “over the coming months.”
There are some limitations to be aware of. AI playlists won’t generate results for non-music-related prompts, such as current events or specific brands. Also, for example, “We are taking steps to address objectionable prompts.”
So far it’s been a fun experience using it. It’s a much faster way to put together an ensemble than manually creating playlists, and serves as a music discovery tool for those who want to find new songs that follow a particular aesthetic. That’s why Spotify’s AI DJ already feels more convenient than Spotify’s AI DJ, which generates custom his playlists based on your entire listening history, with limited options for curating the final result. I am.
However, this new feature could also contribute to the price increases that Spotify is expected to introduce later this year. At the moment, premium subscriptions start at $5.99 per month for students and $10.99 for individuals. We’ve asked Spotify when the beta will be available in other regions and will update this story if we hear back.
