Spotify Launches Prompted Playlists in US & Canada, Rivals Apple & YouTube
Spotify brings prompted Playlists to more ears
Spotify believes technology works best when humans are in the driverS seat. This ideology drives the new “Prompted Playlist” feature, which lets users describe the music they want using their own words. After initial testing in New Zealand in December 2025,the company is now expanding this beta feature to Premium subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.
Users can move beyond standard algorithms and get specific. Such as, they might request “mood-boosting indie-pop for getting ready to go out” or “warm acoustic songs for a slow Sunday morning.” The app combines this description with the user’s listening history and current music trends to generate a custom playlist.
To try the feature, open the Spotify app, tap “Create,” and select “Prompted Playlist.” Then, type in a description of the desired vibe, scenario, or moment, and let Spotify create the mix. Users can also set the playlist to refresh daily or weekly to keep the music fresh.