Spotify releases new Release Radar controls on July 10

Spotify has introduced a major update to its popular Release Radar playlist, giving users new controls to refine their weekly new music recommendations. The changes, which began rolling out globally on July 10, 2026, include interactive session controls and algorithmic improvements designed to make the playlist more relevant to individual listeners.

The new feature places a set of options at the top of the Release Radar playlist on both mobile and desktop apps. Users can select up to five preferences to shape their listening session. Available choices include "Discover new artists," which focuses exclusively on musicians new to the listener, and "Editors picks," which surfaces selections from Spotify's editorial team. Other options are personalized to the user's listening history, such as genre-specific filters like "Pop" or "Easy listen."

In addition to these new controls, Spotify announced it has improved the underlying recommendation algorithm for Release Radar. The company stated the goal is to deliver sharper, more personalized tracks that better fit each user's taste. The playlist is also receiving a visual refresh with updated cover and header artwork.