Spotify is introducing a more conversational way for users to request and refine music playback, rolling out a beta feature that accepts typed or spoken instructions on its mobile app.
The feature, described as a more personal method to ask, discover and listen, lets premium subscribers shape their session with open-ended directions. Examples provided by the company include:
Ask Spotify to ‘Play some artists I haven’t heard before,’ then keep shaping the vibe with as much or as little direction as you want. You can say, ‘Add some Bad Bunny,’ and then ask to narrow it to ‘just his recent stuff,’ or ‘make it more upbeat.’
Users can also request context about what is playing, such as the inspiration behind a track, its release date, or its genre.
The feature is being made available gradually to premium subscribers in the United States, Ireland, and Sweden, supporting only English-language queries for now. Spotify is using a combination of its own AI technology and models from multiple providers, selecting the best option for each task.
