Discovery has always been a core part of the Spotify experience. Whether you’re diving into curated editorial playlists like Artists To Watch or using personalization features like DJ, there’s always something new to explore.
Playlists that refresh weekly—including Release Radar, New Music Friday, Fresh Finds, and Discover Weekly—take discovery even further, helping listeners stay on top of new releases, find breakout tracks before they go mainstream, and simply switch up their rotation with music that fits the moment.
This month, we’re giving Release Radar a little update with new controls and a new look—all in the spirit of giving listeners more ways to find their next favorite song.
Release Radar
Every Friday, Release Radar delivers the latest drops from artists you love, alongside new singles picked just for you based on your taste. Reaching nearly 9 million listeners every single week, Release Radar has become a global destination for new music discovery.
This month, we’re introducing refined session controls that give you a new way to shape your listening experience. With these controls, you can adjust the playlist so that it narrows in on a specific genre, focuses exclusively on new-to-you artists, or only serves up other personalized options tailored to your taste. Choose from up to five options, such as ‘Discover new artists’, ‘Editors’ picks, ‘Pop,’ and more. The new controls are now rolling out across both mobile and desktop, and you can find them right at the top of your Release Radar playlist.
And that’s not all. We’re making Release Radar even more relevant with sharper, more personalized recommendations to make sure you see tracks that best fit your taste. Plus, the playlist is getting a fresh look with new cover and header art that captures the classic energy of Release Radar—reflecting a continuous scan for new music to ensure your Friday drop looks as good as it sounds.
Look for Release Radar in the Fresh New Music shelf on Home every Friday, or find it anytime in the Made For You hub.
New Music Friday
Every week, millions of listeners around the world turn to New Music Friday to discover the hottest new releases.
Last month, we took the playlist a step further by introducing editor-led video recommendations. These curated insights from our editorial team highlight standout songs, spotlight rising artists, and explore the stories behind the tracks everyone’s buzzing about.
With a blend of expert perspectives and hand-picked selections, New Music Friday continues to be a go-to destination for music fans who want to stay ahead of what’s new, now, and next.
Fresh Finds
For over a decade, Fresh Finds playlists have served as a launchpad for emerging independent artists, helping them break through and connect with new audiences. Best New Artist winners including Japanese Breakfast, Ice Spice, Omar Apollo, Doechii, and Wet Leg were all featured across Fresh Finds before earning their nominations.
Along with the flagship playlist, Fresh Finds also includes more than a dozen genre-specific lists spanning styles from country and rock to jazz and hip-hop.
Behind the scenes, more than 30 Spotify editors curate each playlist, helping listeners around the world find exciting new names every week.
Discover Weekly
If a certain orange cat with a fondness for lasagna used Discover Weekly, we think he’d hate Mondays a little less.
Spotify’s first-ever personalized playlist revolutionized how people find new music, making it both effortless and personal. Since its debut over a decade ago, listeners have collectively streamed more than 100 billion tracks from the playlist.
Last year, we leveled up this fan favorite by adding customizable options that let listeners select up to five genres based on their streaming history. With these upgrades, Discover Weekly continues to guide listeners’ music journeys, helping them uncover their next favorites.
With playlists like Release Radar, New Music Friday, Fresh Finds, and Discover Weekly, Spotify is helping keep listeners’ music rotations fresh, personal, and exciting every single week.
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