Spotify is dialing up the control you have over its “Discover Weekly” mixtape, letting you nudge its algorithms toward the sounds you crave. Starting June 30, 2025, you’ll spot genre buttons—think Pop, R&B, Funk—perched right at the top of your Discover Weekly playlist. Tap whichever vibe you’re feeling, and Spotify will prioritize tracks in that genre when crafting next week’s mix.

Launched in July 2015, Discover Weekly reshaped how millions find music, delivering a fresh, 30-track playlist each Monday based on your listening history. In its ten-year run, Spotify estimates the playlist’s songs have amassed over 100 billion streams and introduced listeners to some 56 million new artists. Yet even as Discover Weekly set the bar for personalized recommendations, some fans grew weary of déjà-vu—complaining that their weekly mixes recycled the same tunes and that genre tags didn’t always land true.

The new genre buttons aim to squash that sameness. Accessible via the “Made for You” hub, Premium subscribers will see tappable filters—pop, R&B, funk, and more—above their Discover Weekly cover art. Hit “Funk,” for example, and the algorithm will weave in extra groove-heavy cuts when generating next Monday’s playlist. If you’re chasing silky R&B ballads or chart-topping pop, a single tap signals your preference in real time.

Genre controls aren’t the only change. The updated Discover Weekly sports new cover art that swaps the classic green-and-black design for a modern, dynamic look—part of Spotify’s broader visual refresh across its “Made for You” playlists. Beyond aesthetics, the interface tweak underscores Spotify’s push to make playlist discovery feel more interactive, not just passive listening.

At launch, the genre filters will be exclusive to Premium accounts and available on mobile devices first, with desktop and tablet support rolling out in the coming weeks. You’ll need to update your Spotify app to access the new controls—once you do, check under “Made for You” to see Discover Weekly’s genre buttons in action.

By handing listeners direct input on genre, Spotify acknowledges that algorithms still need human guidance. As competitors like Apple Music and YouTube Music ramp up their own recommendation engines, letting users steer suggestions could become table stakes. For now, Discover Weekly’s genre filters offer a tempting balance: the thrill of serendipity with a side of familiar flavor.

So next Monday, when your refreshed Discover Weekly lands, don’t just hit play—hit “Pop,” “R&B,” or “Funk” and take the wheel. After ten years of algorithmic surprises, it’s finally your turn to drive the discovery.