Spotify will let you fine-tune your weekly Release Radar playlist
It can focus on a specific genre, help you find new artists, and more.
by Terrence O'Brien
Jul 10, 2026, 5:02 PM UTC
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Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.
Spotify is giving listeners control to fine-tune what gets surfaced for them in Release Radar — one of its most popular weekly playlists. The new options allow you to narrow the playlist to a specific genre, focus on artists that are new to you, and more. Listeners can choose from up to five options, including “Discover new artists,“ ”Editors’ picks,“ ”Pop,“ and more. They’re rolling out now across mobile and desktop apps and will appear at the top of your Release Radar playlist once they’re available.
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