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Discovery has always been a core part of the Spotify experience. Whether you\u2019re diving into curated editorial playlists like <\/span>Artists To Watch<\/span><\/a> or using personalization features like<\/span> DJ<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> there\u2019s always something new to explore.<\/span><\/p>\n Playlists that refresh weekly\u2014including Release Radar, New Music Friday, Fresh Finds, and Discover Weekly\u2014take 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.<\/span><\/p>\n This month, we\u2019re giving Release Radar a little update with new controls and a new look\u2014all in the spirit of giving listeners more ways to find their next favorite song.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n This month, we\u2019re introducing refined <\/span>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 <\/span>five <\/span>options, such as \u2018Discover new artists\u2019, \u2018Editors\u2019 picks, \u2018Pop,\u2019 and more. <\/span>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.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n And that\u2019s not all. We\u2019re 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<\/span>\u2014<\/span>reflecting a continuous scan for new music to ensure your Friday drop looks as good as it sounds.<\/span><\/p>\n Look for Release Radar in the Fresh New Music shelf on Home every Friday, or find it anytime in the <\/span>Made For You hub<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Every week, millions of listeners around the world turn to <\/span>New Music Friday<\/span><\/a> to discover the hottest new releases.<\/span><\/p>\n Last month, we took the playlist a step further by introducing <\/span>editor-led video recommendations<\/span><\/a>. These curated insights from our editorial team highlight standout songs, spotlight rising artists, and explore the stories behind the tracks everyone\u2019s buzzing about.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 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\u2019s new, now, and next.<\/span><\/p>\n For over a decade<\/span><\/a>, 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 <\/span>Japanese Breakfast<\/b><\/a>, <\/span>Ice Spice<\/b><\/a>, <\/span>Omar Apollo<\/b><\/a>, <\/span>Doechii<\/b><\/a>, and <\/span>Wet Leg<\/b><\/a> were all featured across Fresh Finds before earning their nominations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Along with the <\/span>flagship playlist<\/span><\/a>, Fresh Finds also includes more than a dozen genre-specific lists spanning styles from <\/span>country<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>rock<\/span><\/a> to <\/span>jazz<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>hip-hop<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Behind the scenes, more than 30 Spotify editors curate each playlist, helping listeners around the world find exciting new names every week.<\/span><\/p>\n If a certain orange cat with a fondness for lasagna used <\/span>Discover Weekly<\/span><\/a>, we think he\u2019d hate Mondays a little less.<\/span><\/p>\nRelease Radar<\/b><\/h2>\n
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