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Spotify Rolls Out Game Changing Features for Free and Premium Users

What you need to Know

  • Spotify introduces new features for both Premium and free users globally.

  • Spotify adds smart queue controls, playlist editing tools, AI and Jam features, a snooze option, and a new Create button many features exclusive to Premium users.

  • Features are rolling out gradually to users worldwide on Android and iOS.

  • Many updates like AI Playlist and Jam are exclusive to Premium subscribers.


Spotify new features

Spotify, the world leader in audio streaming, has again set a new benchmark by launching a series of new features designed for both its Premium and free subscribers. These features are part of Spotify's larger vision to give listeners everywhere more control, personalization, and discovery. From more intelligent queue management to AI-driven playlist generation, the new Spotify update promises to greatly improve the overall music streaming experience.


In this detailed blog, we will discuss all the new features Spotify has recently announced, their implications for users, their function, and what you should look out for in the future. If you're a music lover or a Spotify regular, this handy guide will guide you through everything you need to understand about the Spotify May 2025 update.


Spotify’s Vision

Spotify's newest feature launch comes on the heels of the company rolling out its AI Playlist feature to more than 40 countries including the UK, Australia, and Singapore just weeks prior. Through these updates, Spotify is doubling down on its pledge to leverage AI and community features to make user experiences better.

Whether you're a Premium subscriber or a basic user, these new features are intended to empower you with customization, discovery, and smarter listening all from a cleaner and more intuitive interface.

New Queue Controls for Premium Users

One of the highlights of this release is the improved Queue control, which is a Premium subscriber-only feature. It now resides nicely in the hamburger menu of the Now Playing view, where it can be accessed quickly and easily to control important playback features.

Spotify New Features

Key Controls Added to the Queue Menu:

  • Shuffle: Shuffle your playlist or album at any time.

  • Smart Shuffle: Spotify’s intelligent shuffling tool that suggests similar tracks and rearranges your queue accordingly.

  • Repeat: Loop your favorite song or playlist effortlessly.

  • Sleep Timer: Ideal for bedtime listening, this lets you schedule when your music should stop.

This streamlined design aims to make in-the-moment playback decisions much smoother, especially during active listening sessions.


Smart Recommendations Post-Queue

Spotify has rolled out a smart new feature called Smart Recommendations Post-Queue, designed to enhance your music-listening experience effortlessly. Once your chosen songs in the queue have finished playing, Spotify steps in with intelligent suggestions to keep the music flowing without missing a beat. It’s like having a personal DJ who knows your vibe and is always ready with the next perfect track. The best part? You’re in control. If you'd rather cut off the music when your playlist does, you can simply deactivate this feature by turning off Autoplay and Smart Shuffle in app settings. And Spotify allows you to preview and control these after-queue suggestions before they play, so no unpleasant surprises. Whether you're finding new favorites or simply maintaining the atmosphere, this feature ensures your soundtrack never misses a beat.


Hide Button Just Got Smarter

Spotify's Hide button just got a clever refresh, and now your listening experience is more streamlined and customized on all of your devices. Before, if you hid a track in a playlist, the update only carried through to the individual device that you were playing it on. With this fresh update, when you hide a track, however, it will remain hidden across all of your connected devices you'll be using your phone, tablet, or computer. That means no more cringe skips or surprise tracks appearing when you're listening on another platform. It's particularly useful for those times when you're sharing a playlist at a party, a road trip, or just need to skip a song you no longer vibe with. Overall, it's a minor but significant adjustment that makes your Spotify experience smoother and more attuned to your tastes.


Introducing the Snooze Button

Spotify is introducing a brilliant new feature for those times when you're not ready to let go of a song but need a break. Say hello to the Snooze button. The new feature allows you to take a song temporarily off your recommendations for 30 days, giving your ears a break from those songs you've perhaps played too much or simply aren't in the mood for at the moment. It's a considerate touch for listeners whose musical preferences change with their mood. Instead of having to lock out a song permanently, Snooze allows you the freedom to revisit it later, with a clean slate. Right now, the feature is in testing with Premium subscribers, but Spotify is looking to expand it more broadly soon. It's a discreet yet effective means of further personalizing your listening experience.



Revamped Playlist Design for Better Customization


Spotify is throwing playlists a significant glow-up in its redesigned layout, making personalization smoother, smarter, and much more interactive. Whether creating a personal sound track for the daily grind or crafting the best group party mix, the redesigned playlist tools bring more creative freedom to your fingertips. Now you can easily add music via smart suggestions or quick searching, reorder songs using simple drag-and-drop maneuvers, and even update your playlist's title and artwork to keep things in the right mood. And with the option to sequence your songs manually or have Smart Shuffle do the best job it can, adjusting your playlist to your liking has never been more seamless. This redesign is particularly thrilling for artists, curators, and influencers who wish to have their public playlists appear professional and polished, providing both style and substance in one streamlined update.


Convert Your Liked Songs into a Playlist

One of the most exciting features for users in select countries is the “Turn into a Playlist” butto


How It Works:

  • Found in your Liked Songs section.

  • One-click conversion turns your liked tracks into a fully editable playlist.

  • Available in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and the US.

This feature transforms a chaotic list of favorites into a curated collection you can title, reorder, and share.


New ‘Create’ Button Brings Everything Together

Spotify is getting easier to use with its Create button now made even more stylish as a smooth Plus icon tucked in the lower right-hand part of the application. The feature is a common spot for any aspect of crafting and sharing sound. With one touch, you can create a brand-new playlist from scratch, share a friend invitation to join in and co-edit playlists in real-time, or jump into a Blend, Spotify's entertaining shared playlist that combines your style with another person's. Whether you're making the ideal solo mix or creating a shared mix with buddies, the Create button is created to speed the process up, simplify it, and make it a lot more fun. It's all about unifying people and playlists in a way that's seamless and enjoyable.



What is a Blend?

For those unfamiliar, Blend was introduced in 2021 and remains one of Spotify’s most loved social features.


Key Highlights:

  • Merges your top tracks with a friend’s using Spotify’s recommendation engine.

  • Results in a custom collaborative playlist that updates over time.

  • Great for discovering music you both enjoy or introducing each other to new artists.

With the new Create button, joining or starting a Blend becomes even more accessible.


Jam and AI Playlist

Spotify is doubling down on innovation for Premium users with simpler access to two of its standout features: Jam and the AI Playlist. These features are intended to make listening—and particularly playlist creation more dynamic, social, and personalized.


Spotify Jam allows you to host an in-real-time listening party with friends, with all users able to contribute tracks and enjoy a shared atmosphere. Better still, Spotify assists by making suggestions of tracks based on the group's collective music preferences. It's the ideal utility for parties, workouts, or road trips where everyone has a say in the soundtrack.


AI Playlist, however, goes one step further with personalization. You don't even need to insert tracks manually, but rather input a prompt like "Songs on a rainy day" or "Relaxing music for schoolwork," and Spotify will deliver a customized playlist in seconds. First introduced last April 2024, this feature is rolling out worldwide and providing more consumers with the leverage of AI-aided music curation.

Combined, Jam and AI Playlist provide a more intelligent and more interactive experience for listening to music, so Premium is worth it like never before.


Global Rollout Timeline

Spotify has announced that these features would be rolled out over time to users globally. Although some such as the "Turn into Playlist" tool have regional limitations, the company is making efforts towards making them available widely across iOS and Android.

Keep your app up-to-date to the latest version to avoid missing these powerful new features.



How to Get These Features

To ensure you get access to all the latest Spotify tools:

  1. Update your Spotify app to the latest version.

  2. If you’re a Free user, consider exploring Premium to unlock full features.

  3. Follow Spotify’s official channels or blog for upcoming releases and regional availability updates.


What’s Available to Whom?

Here’s a quick breakdown of what features are available to Spotify Free users and what’s exclusive to Premium subscribers:


Feature

Free Users

Premium Users

Queue with Shuffle & Repeat

❌

✅

Smart Shuffle

❌

✅

Sleep Timer

❌

✅

Hide Button Across Devices

✅

✅

Snooze Button

❌(testing)

✅ (testing)

Playlist Design Revamp

✅

✅

Convert Liked Songs

✅ (limited regions)

✅ (limited regions)

Create Button

✅

✅

Join a Blend

✅

✅

Jam Feature

❌

✅

AI Playlist

❌

✅

Spotify's most recent update is more than a run-of-the-mill upgrade it's a strategic step towards personalizing the platform, making it more dynamic and community-oriented. With AI advancements, intelligent curation, and real-time group listening, Spotify is creating a music ecosystem that evolves with users' constantly changing tastes.


Whether you're rocking out with your friends, finding your next favorite artist, or just wanting to get lost in a customized playlist, Spotify's 2025 update guarantees that you'll have all the options you'll need right where you need them.

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