Stuck in a music rut despite Spotify's vast library of millions of songs? As a longtime Spotify power user, I've relied on these built-in features for years to uncover hidden gems and expand my playlists effortlessly. No need for external sites—Spotify does the heavy lifting. Here are five reliable methods to find tracks that match your taste.
While mainstream hits dominate, indie discoveries await too. For independent artists, explore 7 Websites to Discover New Music by Independent Artists or 7 Websites to Discover New Music by Indian Artists. Read more.
Right-click any playlist for familiar options like making it public, downloading for offline use, or sharing. But spot the Create similar playlist option? It generates a fresh set of similar tracks instantly.
Start with songs from genres you're exploring, like those in 20 Obscure Music Genres You Should Listen To On Spotify. Read more. This tool leverages your existing playlists without altering them—perfect for refreshing stale ones. Try chaining it: create similar from a similar playlist for even more variety.
Bonus: Pair it with tips from 10 Simple Spotify Tips You Really Need To Know or 6 Awesome Ways to Find and Share Music Playlists. Read more.
Building a playlist but short on tracks? Spotify's got you.
Create a new one via New playlist in the left sidebar above Now Playing. Add a name, description, and custom cover art—see How to Create the Perfect Artwork for Your Spotify Playlists. Read more.
With tracks added, check the sidebar's Recommended Songs at the bottom. Expand the dropdown for previews, hit Add to include favorites, or Refresh for new options.
This makes playlist-building seamless and sparks new favorites.
Autoplay extends your session seamlessly when a song, album, or playlist ends, queuing similar tracks like a personalized radio.
On desktop: Go to Edit > Preferences, find Autoplay, and enable Autoplay similar songs when your music ends.
On mobile: Tap Your Library, then the gear icon. Toggle Autoplay on.
Disable Repeat, let it end naturally, and thumbs up/down tracks to refine. Explore more in 11 Lesser Known Features In Spotify For Android That You Should Use or Another Feature Spotify Quietly Implemented. Read more.
Spotify thrives on social discovery. Unhide the right sidebar via View > Right Sidebar to reveal Friend Activity.
It shows real-time plays from Facebook-linked friends or followed users. Click Find Friends to connect more. Note the album/playlist sources below each track—jump in and explore.
Different tastes often yield surprises.
Head to Browse > Discover for tailored picks like Discover Weekly and Release Radar. Save favorites before weekly refreshes—details in Discover new music with Spotify's automatic playlists. Read more.
Expect spot-on new releases and album suggestions based on your habits.
These five features have transformed how I explore Spotify—from playlist expansions to friend-inspired finds. For more, check How to discover new music with Spotify: 7 key tips and tricks or 7 Spotify App Integrations Really Worth Setting Up. Read more.
How do you find new music on Spotify? Share your latest discovery or habits in the comments to inspire others!
