Spotify’s New Playlist Feature Takes Your Music Game to a New Level

Published: August 22, 2025

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By Mallory Mattingly

Spotify just made it even easier to level up your DJ skills, giving music fanatics new tools that change how playlists transition from song to song.

“Now, Premium users can take their creativity to the next level with the ability to add and customize transitions between tracks,” Spotify shared in a press release. “The feature, now in beta, gives users even more control — allowing music lovers and playlist experts alike to easily create unique playlists. Seamlessly transition between tracks, customize how they flow together, and enhance your mix with features like volume, EQ, and effect curves.”

This allows Premium users to set up their playlists like a DJ. For users who aren’t sure how to use this new feature but want to try it out, Spotify shared five tips to get started:

Match tempos and keys: This will help each song transition sound natural. Users want to choose songs “with similar tempos and Camelot keys. When you tap ‘Mix,’ we’ll automatically show the key and BPM (beats per minute) for each track, so you can easily scan and reorder to help your playlist flow more smoothly.”
Start with transition-friendly genres: Users should start with songs that have been “produced for seamless transitions.” Genres like techno and dance seem to blend the best.
Consider the energy: This all depends on what type of vibe the user wants their playlist to have. Users should either build their playlist in order from slow to fast or the other way around.

Tap into your best playlists: This feature is perfect for avoiding those awkward pauses. This helps when hosting a party, going on a run or even on a road trip.
Visualize it: Users can customize the cover of their playlist with “new stickers and labels, available only for mixed playlists.”

The “Mix” feature is available in the playlist toolbar and can be used manually or automatically.

Listeners can access cover art tool via the “three-dot menu on the playlist page.”

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To make your playlist using the new mix tools, follow the seven easy steps below from Spotify:

Open a playlist you’ve already created, or make a new one.
Select “Mix” from the toolbar and see your playlist change.
Start with “Auto” for an instant blend, or tap to customize your mix and create unique transitions that fit your style.
When customizing, choose a preset like “Fade” or “Rise” to easily apply different transition styles.
Experiment with specific settings for volume, EQ, and effects, and use the waveform and beat data to find the best spot in each track for your transition.
Hit “Save,” then listen to your unique playlist. Share it, or even collaborate on a mixed playlist with friends who are also Premium users.
You can toggle the mix on and off at any time by pressing the “Mix” button.