Spotify Revamps Discover Weekly, Addressing User Complaints & boosting Artist Exposure
SEATTLE, WA – July 1, 2025 – Spotify is rolling out a meaningful update to its popular Discover Weekly playlist, directly responding to long-standing user feedback. For a decade, Discover Weekly has been a cornerstone of teh Spotify experience, delivering personalized music recommendations every Monday. Though, users have consistently voiced two primary concerns: limited control over playlist content and repetitive song selections. Spotify is now tackling both head-on.
The core of the update lies in the introduction of genre-switching buttons within the Discover Weekly playlist itself. This allows listeners to dynamically tailor the playlist to their current mood or preferred style, offering a level of control previously unavailable. Spotify notes the algorithm adapts “surprisingly smooth and fast” to these genre selections .
“Spotify understands that your taste in music is too wide to catch in a single playlist,” a company spokesperson stated. “That is why in Discover Weekly you will now find buttons that you can use to easily switch between your favorite genres.”
beyond user control, Spotify has also refined its recommendation algorithm to reduce repetition. The updated algorithm is designed to better recognize and avoid playing the same tracks multiple times, addressing the most frequent criticism of the playlist.This enhancement isn’t about creating more playlists, but making existing ones “smarter.”
This update benefits not only listeners but also artists, as the improved algorithm promises to expose users to a wider range of music and “hidden pearls.”
Key takeaways:
Genre Control: Users can now easily switch between genres within Discover Weekly.
reduced Repetition: The algorithm has been improved to minimize repeated songs.
* Enhanced Revelation: The update aims to expose listeners to a broader range of artists and music.
Spotify’s proactive response to user feedback demonstrates its commitment to continually improving the listening experience and solidifying its position as the leading music streaming platform.
