If Spotify’s algorithm keeps suggesting songs from the artists you don’t want to hear, you can simply block them. Also, you can unblock them whenever you want. Here in this blog, we are going to discuss all in detail.
Why Block an artist?
- Differential Musical Tastes – Spotify sometimes recommends artists who don’t match your taste in music. Blocking them may keep your playlist enjoyable.
- Sensitive content – To ensure an indulgent and stress-free listening environment, block the artist whose lyrics are music make you uncomfortable.
- Overplayed tracks – Even some great songs become tiresome through repeated rotations. By blocking all the overplayed artists, a space for discoveries.
How to block an artist?
Here is a complete guide on how to block an artist, whether you’re using the mobile app or its web version.
- Open the Spotify app or web
- Search for the artist you want to block
- Go to their profile and look for three dots
- Click on the three dots menu in the upper-right corner
- Select the “don’t play this artist” and confirm
After blocking them, Spotify automatically slips their tracks and suggestions for you anytime, their tracks when they come up in playlists.
How to unblock an artist?
After blocking, later you want to give them another chance. Here are the methods
- Open Spotify (app or web)
- Visit the artist’s profiles
- Tap on the three dots in the top right corners
- Confirm you choice
After unblocking them, all of his new songs and recommendations will begin to reappear in your dashboard.
What Blocking Actually Does?
Blocking actually does not remove any of your saved tracks, and you have to remove them manually. Rather, it prevents all the new tracks recommended by that artist and skips his music if it comes in the auto-generated playlists, mixes, and radio.
Final Thoughts
To get rid of music or any artist that you don’t like, you can simply block and unblock them on Spotify. Both Free and Premium users can use these features to shape their listening experience.
