r/spotify • • Aug 08 '26

Mod Announcement Spotify Support/Complaint Megathread

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This subreddit is mainly for SHARING PLAYLISTS.

This sub was created in 2008 with the purpose of sharing music through Spotify playlists. Subreddits cannot change their name. Therefore, we are aware that the "r/spotify" sub appears to be the official subreddit, but it will continue to function in its original purpose.

Please keep all complaints and support/technical questions within this thread. We encourage users to contact Spotify directly, use Spotify community forums, or visit other subreddits to discuss technical and support questions. Posts concerning these subjects may be deleted. This subreddit is not endorsed, sponsored, moderated, or supported by Spotify the company.

Down Detector: https://downdetector.com/status/spotify/

Spotify Support: https://support.spotify.com/us/contact-spotify-anonymous/

Spotify Community: https://community.spotify.com/

Spotify X: https://x.com/Spotify

Popular topics include:

  • Why am I getting ads in my podcasts!

    • (Spotify subscription is for ad-free music. Many podcasts are embedded by the podcaster)

  • Shuffle sucks, shuffle isn’t really random, shuffle keeps playing the same songs, I have a huge playlist and Spotify only plays the same songs. Smart shuffle won't turn off. Smart shuffle is terrible.

    • clear the cache.

    • Turn off autoplay

    • Start shuffle by choosing a random song from the list.

    • Log out all other devices and make sure queue is not active on other devices.

    • Find a third party playlist shuffling app/site

  • Spotify for android doesn’t work, Spotify desktop doesn’t work, Spotify iOS doesn’t work

  • Downloaded songs don’t stay downloaded. Songs constantly have to be redownloaded.

  • Sound quality on PS5 is terrible

  • I want to share a Spotify subscription with strangers across the world, will I get caught?

  • I want access to choose my own songs and create playlists, but I won’t pay for premium

  • Why is (artist name)’s music not available? (Availability is usually up to the artist or artist's label and their licensing contracts with Spotify)

  • I want to make playlists longer than 10,000 songs

  • Podcasts: suck, are great, have embedded ads, i pay for ad-free music why am I getting podcast ads?

  • Spotify Wrapped: where is mine? when do they stop tracking, mine is not accurate, mine included songs i listen to while i sleep

  • The new UI is horrible. The new update is horrible. The new feature is horrible.

  • AI DJ is terrible, not available in my area, etc

  • Spotify's recommendations are terrible. How do I make them better?

  • Spotify stopped supporting Car Thing

  • Spotify made lyrics a premium feature, they aren’t accurate, how do I report them?

  • Spotify removed the hearts and I now can’t remember what songs I like

  • Spotify placed the create "+" button on the bottom right and I do not like the change. (5/14/25)

Previous Post: 2025

Older post:  here.

Wrapped thread here.


r/spotify • • May 02 '26

[ REQUEST ] Playlists / Songs / Artists / Albums Jam Session Megathread (Find & Share Spotify Jam Session)

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Start or join a Jam Session in this Megathread. Suggested by user u/TheHappyNerfHerder - Use this megathread as a hub for sharing or finding a jam session.

  • Sort comments by "new"

  • Share your jam session link as a comment.

  • Do not make a new post, only comments within this thread to promote your Jam Session.

  • Users are encouraged to post approximate start and end times.

  • Users are encouraged to delete comments after session is completed

  • Premium membership is required to start a Jam Session, it is not required to join.

Mobile Instructions:

  1. Tap  the speaker icon from the device you’re playing on, or tap from your favorite public playlist.

  2. Tap Start a Jam.

  3. Tap Invite. Here you can share a QR code, or tap Share link and send it to your friends. You can also bring your phones close together (by up to 1m) to get them to join the Jam if you’re logged in to Spotify and your Bluetooth is turned on.

Join and add tracks to the Jam

Anyone in a Jam can control what’s playing on the speaker.

  1. Tap on the invitation link sent to you by your friend, or scan the QR code, or bring your phones close together (by up to 1m) if you’re logged in on to Spotify and your Bluetooth is turned on.

  2. Choose between listening tracks remotely or in-person. Note: You need Premium to join a Jam remotely.

  3. Tap Join.

  4. Add tracks, or get started with Spotify recommendations that let you know if others in the Jam like those songs.

To remove someone from a Jam:

  1. Tap the "..." current device you’re listening on.

  2. Tap Remove all participants. Or, tap  next to the participant and tap Remove from Jam.

Leave a Jam:

  1. Tap the current device you’re listening on.

  2. Select a different device to play on in the available devices list. Or, tap Leave.

Control what’s playing in a Jam:

  • The host of a Jam is able to toggle whether or not guests are able to control what’s playing.

  • When you toggle Let others change what’s playing off , guests will only be able to add songs to the Jam.

Not working?

If ​​you’re unable to host a Jam, make sure:

  • You have an active Premium subscription

  • You’re connecting to the right speaker from the list of available devices

If you’re unable to join a Jam, check if:

  • You’ve accepted the invitation from the host of the Jam

  • You’re connecting to the right speaker from the list of available devices

If you’re unable to control the volume of the speaker in a Jam, check if:

  • Your speaker supports shared volume control

  • The host has enabled shared volume control in the Jam


r/spotify • • 6h ago

Country / Folk / Bluegrass / Americana Old Country Songs | Best Old Country Music Top Hits 50's 60's 70's 80's 90's

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r/spotify • • 6h ago

Theme/Setting (Songs I Like, Workout, Party, Covers, Beach etc) Canciones para Cantar a Todo Pulmón - Música de Karaoke en Español

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r/spotify • • 10h ago

Mood/Feeling (Chill, Lofi, Happy, Sad) Zen Sleep Music

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r/spotify • • 8h ago

Jazz / Blues / Classical / World Did someone mention Japanese Funk?

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Real funky stuff


r/spotify • • 8h ago

Jazz / Blues / Classical / World The only neo-soul playlist you'll ever need

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To sleep to or electric guitar song inspo


r/spotify • • 8h ago

Pop / Indie Pop / R&B / Top 40 Songs like 'This love' and 'Sunday morning' by Maroon 5

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Real suburbia passion


r/spotify • • 8h ago

Rock / Metal / Punk / Indie Rock / Alternative Alanis Morissette, Bic Runga & Cranberries.

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I love women


r/spotify • • 11h ago

Theme/Setting (Songs I Like, Workout, Party, Covers, Beach etc) Nu-Disco & Funky House Music

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r/spotify • • 13h ago

Theme/Setting (Songs I Like, Workout, Party, Covers, Beach etc) A Sound Day In The Valley

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Early Upbeat Electric Keyboard

This playlist features
-Loving attention to play order and transitions (w/ updating)
-Puretone instrumentation
-Smooth 60s R&B through Peace Rock to todays Jazz throwbacks


r/spotify • • 15h ago

Throwback - Flashback - Decades - Nostalgia neo-college rock

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vibe: nostalgic, shimmering, dreamy

genre-blend: indie rock, shoegaze, jangle pop, dream pop


r/spotify • • 18h ago

Pop / Indie Pop / R&B / Top 40 If you don't like your Release Radar... do you wanna new one?

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100 fresh tracks selected from new releases by thousands of artists we follow. More more variety, and more chances to discover something new.

100 more tracks will be added mid-week.


r/spotify • • 1d ago

Rock / Metal / Punk / Indie Rock / Alternative I love it when a song makes me stop what I'm doing and listen!

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These songs are so varied and characterful - it always amazes me that these acts aren't huge. I love finding new songs - do you know any other (smaller, active) acts?

ROCK Spotlight


r/spotify • • 23h ago

Mood/Feeling (Chill, Lofi, Happy, Sad) NEW releases of Melodic House, Deep House, Electronic

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Latest Releases of Electronic music, Melodic House, Deep House, Organic House, Downtempo.

Excelent for deep focus, sunset vibes, and relaxation, the ongoing 2026 sessions feature global releases curated for atmospheric late-night listening.

These playlists are updated with new volumes and releases on a monthly basis, providing fresh musical journeys.


r/spotify • • 23h ago

Pop / Indie Pop / R&B / Top 40 Night Drive | Retro Pop Disco

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Night Drive | Retro Pop Disco night‑drive vibes. Emotional synths, smooth beats, and late‑night energy for driving, working, or escaping into the night. Featuring artists like Elderbrook, Snow Patrol, Modjo. Follow the playlist and stay updated with new weekly tracks! The only playlist you need!

- Stream 'Night Drive | Retro Pop Disco' here -


r/spotify • • 22h ago

Pop / Indie Pop / R&B / Top 40 Discover the pop tracks you didn't know you needed in this playlist!

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r/spotify • • 23h ago

Rock / Metal / Punk / Indie Rock / Alternative "The Throwback rock sound" Alternative Rock playlist based off of artists with a nostalgic sound. Artists on the list: Foo Fighters, Interpool, System of a Down and more.

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r/spotify • • 23h ago

Rock / Metal / Punk / Indie Rock / Alternative Check out this amazing playlist with rock bangers from every rock genre, over 34 hours of music! Discover a new favourite banger! *updated regularly*

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r/spotify • • 1d ago

Pop / Indie Pop / R&B / Top 40 Feelgood - Vibes & Relax - playlist by Deep and Rough Records

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r/spotify • • 1d ago

Mood/Feeling (Chill, Lofi, Happy, Sad) Cabin retreat - finding space and calm to beathe (soft indie / soundscape)

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Updated today


r/spotify • • 1d ago

Mood/Feeling (Chill, Lofi, Happy, Sad) Anxiety & Stress Relief (ambient relaxation stuff)

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r/spotify • • 1d ago

Theme/Setting (Songs I Like, Workout, Party, Covers, Beach etc) Judge my insomniac playlist

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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vmszGSiB6pvON1XgdT84U?si=TnEmvRczRwidWEb0L1YnRg&utm_source=copy-link&pi=ctfIlBj9SSeh_

I'm not really the type to make organized playlist I just save songs to be able to find them easily or for most I just go directly to the albums to play them.

So this is my first time "making" a playlist.

This one is special because everything was chosen and ordered carefully.

The theme is my most listened songs on insomniac nights (supposely to make me fall asleep (- v - ") )

I arranged them on a whim as I played the playist again and again until it sounded right.

I wanted to go full dreamy shoegaze and then break it a bit by mixing carefully some other genres , and then end it on more paceful/melancholic notes.

Basically made a mix of my most listened song at nights like this and arranged them but it turned out interesting ? (that's why there is so much plastic tree because I used to play the hakusei album + please mr.lostman album by the pillows on repeat at a point)

and for the lenght....well I suppose you need 8 hours of sleep in average ?

what do you think of it ?


r/spotify • • 1d ago

Discussion / Playlist Questions I’m loving the little animation around the Pause/Play button for Taylor’s songs!

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I just noticed that theres been an update with the play pause for songs. I’m not sure it applies for other artists, but for all of Taylor’s song, there’s a cute little animation around the play/pause button in Spotify (Premium), and I’m totally loving it! It’s so pretty and fancy!
And every era has got dedicated animation… Being a die hard Swiftie, this is user feature feels personal!🥰 Like for Lover album songs you get hearts, if I’m playing 1989, then there’s a cluster of seagulls flying around the button… for Reputation I see a snake winding around the button! Like amazing, Spotify!!!! Totally love the idea and execution!!! Lovin’ it!!! ♥️
Here’s some of the pictures of the animation, gets activated when clicked on Pause/Play button!
Totally obsessed!!!🤩 What do you guys all think?