Spotify continues to push the boundaries of music discovery with Prompt Playlists, an AI‑powered feature that allows users to create playlists using simple text prompts. Instead of manually searching for songs or relying only on algorithmic recommendations, listeners can now describe what they want to hear in natural language—such as “late‑night amapiano vibes,” “music for a road trip,” or “chill beats for studying.”
How Prompt Playlists Work
Prompt Playlists use Spotify’s AI technology to interpret a user’s written request and instantly generate a playlist that matches the described mood, genre, activity, or theme. The system combines the prompt with Spotify’s existing recommendation engine, factoring in the user’s listening history, saved tracks, and current music trends. Users can refine the playlist by editing the prompt or regenerating it until the results feel right.
Availability and Access
Prompt Playlists are currently available in select markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and parts of Europe, with Spotify expected to expand access to more countries over time. The feature is available to Spotify Premium users and is being rolled out gradually across mobile devices.
What It Means for Artists
For artists, Prompt Playlists introduce a new discovery pathway. As listeners search by mood, scenario, or emotion rather than artist names alone, independent and emerging acts have more opportunities to surface organically alongside established artists.
Overall, Spotify Prompt Playlists represent a shift toward intent‑based listening, giving fans more control over how they discover music while helping artists connect with listeners in more personal and contextual ways.
