Spotify Gives You Even More Control With the Ability to Exclude Tracks From Your Taste Profile

You’ve already been able to exclude select playlists from your Taste Profile, and now you can do the same for any track, whether it’s a calming sleep sound, your kids’ go-to song, or a one-off listen that doesn’t fit your usual vibe.

How to exclude a track from your Taste Profile
This feature is available now for Free and Premium users globally on web, desktop, iOS, and Android. Here’s how it works for individual tracks and playlists:
1. Select the track or playlist you want to exclude.

2. Tap the three dots in the top-right corner of your screen.

3. Choose “Exclude from your Taste Profile” (or “Include in your Taste Profile” to add it back later).

Your Prompts, Spotify’s Personalized Picks: Introducing Spotify in ChatGPT

Starting today, both Spotify Free and Premium users can bring Spotify into their ChatGPT conversations to receive personalized music and podcast recommendations.

How it works:
1. Start a conversation in ChatGPT and mention Spotify in your prompt. The first time you do this, you’ll be prompted to connect your Spotify account.

2. From there, simply ask for songs, artists, albums, playlists, or podcast episodes. ChatGPT will automatically bring up the Spotify app in your chat and use relevant context to accomplish the task. Alternatively, ask for recommendations based on a mood, theme, or topic, and Spotify will surface personalized picks seamlessly within the flow of your conversation.

3.Tapping a track will open the Spotify app, allowing you to listen and watch directly from there.

DJ Levels Up With Spanish-Language Requests, Text Requests, and Personalized Prompts

Music requests in Spanish

DJ Livi now accepts music requests, giving millions of Spanish-speaking listeners a new way to curate the vibe of their sessions in real time. Whether you want “clásicos de reggaetón de los 2000” or “canciones tranqui para desconectarte,” you can now ask DJ for music to match any mood or moment, en español

Text requests

You asked, we delivered. In addition to using your voice, you can now type your music request in both English and Spanish, one of the most-requested Spotify features on social media from fans. Whether you’re commuting or in a quiet space, DJ adapts to your needs and puts your listening in your hands.

Spotify to Continue Running ICE Recruitment Ads as Boycotts Grow

随着抵制活动不断升温，Spotify 将继续播放 ICE 招聘广告

Spotify has no plans to pull the Department of Homeland Security’s ICE recruitment ads from its platform, though as the music streamer told Newsweek, listeners are welcome to give the ads a thumbs up or thumbs down.

Spotify 不打算从其平台上撤下美国国土安全部的 ICE 招聘广告，不过，正如这家音乐流媒体告诉《新闻周刊》的那样，听众可以对这些广告表示赞同或反对。

“This advertisement is part of a broad campaign the US government is running across television, streaming, and online channels,” Spotify said in a statement. “The content does not violate our advertising policies. However, users can mark any ad with a thumbs up or thumbs down to help manage their ads preferences.”

Spotify 在一份声明中表示：“这则广告是美国政府在电视、流媒体和在线渠道开展的广泛宣传活动的一部分。其内容并未违反我们的广告政策。不过，用户可以对任何广告进行点赞或点踩，以管理他们的广告偏好。”

Spotify’s Latest Feature Charts Your Week in Listening

We’re introducing listening stats to help you relive your week in music in a fun, shareable snapshot.

Available to Free and Premium users in more than 60 markets worldwide, this new feature shows your top artists and songs from the past four weeks, and it serves up playlists inspired by what you love or tracks you might want to queue up next. Each week, it also includes a special highlight that captures what makes your listening unique, whether it’s a milestone, a new discovery, or a fan moment.

You can also share your stats directly from the app with friends on Spotify or externally on Instagram, WhatsApp, and more.

How it works:

1. Click on your profile image to open the menu and click the “listening stats” tab.

2. Check out your top artists, songs, and insights.

3. Tap Share to post your weekly stats or individual highlights.

Spotify and NMPA Announce Agreement to Expand Direct-Licensing Audiovisual Opportunities for Independent Publishers

Today, Spotify and the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) launched a new Opt-In Portal for NMPA members to enter into a direct license agreement for expanded audiovisual rights in the US. These new agreements mean higher royalty payouts for independent music publishers and songwriters, and in exchange Spotify will receive new rights to build video features that better connect artists and fans.

“This new partnership with the NMPA will increase revenue for songwriters and independent publishers who are the heart of the industry,” said Alex Norström, Co-President and Chief Business Officer, Spotify. “We look forward to continuing to work with the NMPA to create new value and opportunities for their members.”

“We are pleased that this deal offers indie publishers the chance to enter into direct deals with Spotify in regard to audiovisual streaming functionality on the platform alongside the recently announced larger publishing companies,” added David Israelite, President and CEO, NMPA. “This new income stream reflects the growing value of songs as digital platforms offer new capabilities to consumers.”

The NMPA Opt-In Portal is open to eligible publishers beginning today, November 11, 2025, with onboarding continuing through December 19.

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is coming soon.

Spotify Expands Music Videos in Beta to Premium Users in the US and Canada

Music videos in beta are rolling out to Premium users in the U.S. and Canada, bringing fans even closer to the music they love.

This expansion gives millions more listeners access to a catalog of official music videos, from studio versions to live performances and covers. The initial video catalog is limited for now while the feature is in beta, but stay tuned as availability will grow quickly over the coming months.

Spotify has shared the following statement with Android Authority addressing Anna’s Archive’s claims of scraping the platform at scale.

An investigation into unauthorized access identified that a third party scraped public metadata and used illicit tactics to circumvent DRM to access some of the platform’s audio files. We are actively investigating the incident.

https://partyoftheyears.withspotify.com/

Celebrating our 20th taking a look back at your first listens and all-time hits 💚

https://www.billboard.com/pro/spotify-discontinues-its-viral-charts/

Spotify has discontinued its viral charts. Instead, popular internet songs will now only be showcased on Spotify’s Viral Hits playlist, which is curated by human editors based on observing its behind-the-scenes metrics that indicate popularity.

https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-05-21/studio-by-spotify-labs-launch/

We’re introducing Studio by Spotify Labs, a new app that can create personalized podcasts, playlists, and daily audio briefings from a simple prompt 💚