By Hafiz Rahat Usama 
Spotify has unveiled a new feature called “Snooze,” currently being tested with Premium subscribers, aimed at giving users more control over their listening experience. This feature allows users to temporarily remove a song from their recommendations for 30 days, providing a break from tracks that have become overplayed or tiresome.
What Is the ‘Snooze’ Feature?
The “Snooze” button enables users to hide a song from their playlists and recommendations across all devices for a 30-day period. This is particularly useful for songs that, while initially enjoyable, have been played repeatedly and have lost their appeal. By using the Snooze feature, users can prevent these tracks from reappearing in their Daily Mixes, Discover Weekly, and other personalized playlists without having to unlike or unfollow them.
Enhancements to Playlist Management
Alongside the Snooze feature, Spotify has introduced several updates to improve playlist management:
- Unified ‘Hide’ Function: Previously, hiding a song only affected the device on which it was done. Now, hiding a track will remove it from playlists across all devices, ensuring a consistent listening experience.
- Revamped Queue Interface: Premium users now have access to a redesigned queue interface that includes options like shuffle, smart shuffle, repeat, and a sleep timer. Additionally, users can view Spotify’s recommended songs after their queued tracks end.
- Enhanced Mobile Playlist Management: Mobile users can now easily add, sort, and edit playlists with new buttons placed at the top of each playlist.
- Liked Songs to Playlists: Users in select countries (US, Canada, UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa) can convert their liked songs into playlists, providing a more organized way to enjoy their favorite tracks.
- AI-Generated Playlists: A new “Create” button at the bottom-right of the app’s screen allows users to build playlists, join shared ones, listen to music with friends, and access AI-generated playlists.
Availability and Future Plans
The Snooze feature is currently being tested with Spotify Premium subscribers in select countries, including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa. Spotify plans to expand this feature to more users in the near future.
User Feedback and Community Response
The introduction of the Snooze feature comes in response to user feedback. Many users had expressed the desire for a way to temporarily remove songs from their recommendations without having to unlike or unfollow them. Discussions on the Spotify Community forum highlight the demand for such a feature, with users noting that overplayed songs can diminish the enjoyment of their playlists.
Conclusion
Spotify’s new Snooze feature offers users greater control over their listening experience by allowing them to take a temporary break from songs that have become overplayed. Combined with other recent updates, such as enhanced playlist management and AI-generated playlists, Spotify continues to refine its platform to meet the evolving needs of its users. As the Snooze feature becomes more widely available, it is expected to enhance user satisfaction and engagement.