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Business Standard
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Spotify enhances DJ feature with voice command option: Here is how it works
Spotify has enhanced its DJ feature to take requests from users through voice commands, allowing premium subscribers to request music using spoken prompts instead of typing. The enhanced DJ will curate playlists based on each user's listening history, combining familiar tracks with new recommendations tailored to mood, genre, and context. Spotify DJ: What's new According to Spotify, the DJ can now respond to voice requests, offering Premium users in over 60 markets a real-time, interactive way to personalise their listening experience. For example, users can say 'some upbeat music for cleaning the house' or 'sad songs for a rainy afternoon,' and the playlist will adjust accordingly. The feature can process a variety of prompts, including those related to genre, mood, artist, or activity. Example voice requests include: 'Surprise me with some indie tracks I've never heard before,' or 'Give me some electronic beats for morning exercise.' Spotify says the goal is to simplify playlist personalisation by eliminating the need to scroll through endless options. The DJ function uses a combination of artificial intelligence and input from Spotify's global team of music editors to uncover new tracks, resurface old favourites, and deepen user engagement with the music. The AI DJ also features a human-like voice based on Spotify's Head of Cultural Partnerships, Xavier 'X' Jernigan. Spotify reports that users have responded positively to his conversational tone. The interaction is designed to be two-way, marking a step forward in Spotify's personalisation efforts. However, it should be noted that the DJ remains in beta and currently does not support requests related to audiobooks or podcasts. How to use voice commands with Spotify DJ Open the Search tab in the Spotify app and search for 'DJ.' Press Play to begin listening to a curated mix tailored to your preferences. To make a voice request, press and hold the DJ button located in the lower right-hand corner. A beep will indicate the DJ is ready. Speak your request—for example, a song type, mood, or activity. Spotify DJ will update the session based on your voice prompt, listening history, and preferences. To make a new request or change the vibe, press and hold the DJ button again. If you simply want a new playlist section without a voice prompt, tap the DJ button once to skip forward.
Digital Trends
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Spotify DJ now takes song requests just like real life, minus the judgement
Remember the nights at the club when you requested a certain song to a DJ and, when they start playing that song, your friends would get upset at you for it? Spotify has announced that Spotify DJ will now take your song requests just like a real-life DJ would, but within the privacy of your home, car, or gym without judgement from other people. Per a press release published on Tuesday, the music-streaming streaming platform said that Spotify DJ will take song requests from with just the sound of your voice, much like Alexa or Siri would, provided you're a Premium subscriber. However, Spotify DJ goes further than just taking specific song requests. It will take song suggestions based on your favorite genre, mood, artist, or any activity you're partaking in right now. If you say, 'Play me some early 2000s songs,' it will play you music by 50 Cent, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, or Evanescence. If you're getting ready to head out to a music festival, you can say 'Play me some house music to pump me up for Coachella.' Recommended Videos Spotify DJ voice Xavier Jernigan, also known as DJ X, posted a video on X, formerly Twitter, to further explain how the new vocal request feature for Spotify DJ works. It's surreal because he's technically talking to himself, but it's worth a watch. Your wish has been granted! As of today you can talk to your @Spotify DJ X and make requests! Check me out talking to… me to see how it works! — Xavier Jernigan (@XavierJernigan) May 13, 2025 For a more detailed explanation for how to request music from Spotify DJ, you can go to the search tab on Spotify, then tap the DJ playlist and it'll start playing music and provide commentary based on your recent listening activity. To change the song or general vibe, press and hold down the DJ button on the bottom right corner of the screen until you hear a beep, and request what kind of music you want to hear at the moment. The vocal request feature for Spotify DJ is now available for Premium users in more than 60 countries.
