Spotify's Prompted Playlists feel like a smarter way to discover music - how it works

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Spotify is rolling out a new Prompted Playlist feature.
• It'll help you create a playlist by describing the vibe you're looking for.
• It is now available in beta for Premium users in the US and Canada.

Spotify is making it easier to build your perfect playlist for every occasion. The company is rolling out a new feature called Prompted Playlist, which it says puts "meaningful control of the algorithm directly in your hands, with your ideas, your logic, and your creativity." The feature is available now in beta for Premium users in the US and Canada.

The Prompted Playlist feature enables you to describe, via a prompt, what you want to hear, and Spotify takes it from there. The feature uses your description, listening history, and current trends in music ...