In the era of personalized playlists and suggestion algorithms, Spotify users often face a common phenomenon: that certain songs are repeated too frequently, to the point of saturation. For those seeking greater control over what's played and a respite from those recurrent themes, the platform has begun testing a tool that promises to improve the listening experience.
La new Snooze feature is aimed at Spotify Premium subscribers who want to temporarily pause songs that appear too often in their recommendations. Until now, the options were limited to hiding tracks in playlists or manually deleting songs, but this new feature offers a less drastic and more flexible alternative to manage the content received from the algorithm.
What exactly is Snooze?
Snooze is a button that allows stay away from certain songs for a period of 30 days. The 'snoozed' song will no longer appear in your recommendations and platform algorithms, although It is not deleted from your lists or historyThis way, the user can take a break from that track for a month without losing it forever, and can decide if, after a while, they'd like to listen to it again when the algorithm includes it again.
To activate this function, simply long press the song in the app until a drop-down menu opens with the "Snooze" option. This control is available in the recommendations section and automatically generated playlists by Spotify, and is especially useful in popular playlists like Discover Weekly, which often repeat songs based on what the user listens to until the end.
Why was such a feature necessary?
Spotify has acknowledged on more than one occasion that Its recommendation algorithm tends to favor songs played all the way through, assuming they are liked.. However, users often simply let a song play without paying attention to it, leading the platform to insist on those songs in the future. Snooze directly addresses this issue by allowing adjust the listening experience and, above all, avoid the boredom of always hearing the same thing.
The problem not only affects those seeking variety, it can also harm emerging artists who appear out of context on certain charts and are rejected by listeners tired of repetition, while major labels continue to dominate recommendations.
Other complementary news
The introduction of Snooze is accompanied by improvements in playback queue management, where users can now more intuitively access features such as shuffle mode, song repeat, Smart Shuffle, and the sleep timer. The familiar Hide button has also been redesigned, now synchronizes decisions across all devices and makes it easier to control what you listen to, regardless of the device you use.
Additionally, access to quick controls for Add, Sort, and Edit Lists It has been integrated into the top of playlists, making it easier to customize and organize your music library. Spotify thus reinforces its commitment to a more personalized and user-controlled experience.
Availability and next steps
Currently, the Snooze feature is in testing phase in countries such as the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with plans to gradually expand to other regions. Access requires a Premium account, although it's possible that it could be extended to more people later as its rollout progresses.
At the same time, differences remain with other music streaming platforms, such as Apple Music, which still lack a similar feature to temporarily pause songs in the algorithm. The user community has long requested this type of tool, highlighting the importance of listening to feedback and adapting services to the real needs of those who use them every day.
Spotify continues to evolve to offer a More flexible and less tedious experience for those seeking variety in your music collection, providing tools that allow you to manage your tastes without losing control or being forced to permanently delete songs.