Spotify Australia Launches ‘Prompted Playlist’ Beta: Harnessing AI for the Ultimate Vibe Check

Aussie music lovers, it’s time to take the wheel. Spotify is officially rolling out a new beta feature for Premium users in Australia: Prompted Playlist.

Moving beyond standard curated lists, this tool allows you to describe a specific mood, niche scenario, or cultural moment in everyday language, which Spotify then transforms into a hyper-personalized soundtrack. It’s essentially putting the power of the algorithm directly into your hands.

How It Works

Generating your own AI-assisted soundtrack is remarkably simple. If you’re a Premium subscriber in Australia, here is how to find it:

1. Open Spotify and tap the Create (+) button.

2. Select Prompted Playlist from the menu.

3. Enter your prompt: Describe exactly what you want to hear (the more specific, the better).

4. Refine & Refresh: Once Spotify generates the list, you can even set it to refresh daily or weekly to keep the discovery going.

The “Algorithm” With a Human Touch

The beauty of Prompted Playlist is that it isn’t just pulling random tracks. It uses your unique listening history combined with real-time trends in music and culture. Whether you’re looking to refresh your Discover Weekly, dig up “forgotten saves” from five years ago, or find a very specific “Gothic Romance” vibe after a movie marathon, the AI does the heavy lifting.

Prompt Inspiration: 4 Ideas to Get You Started

Stuck for ideas? Here are a few ways to test the limits of the new beta:

• The Patriotic Commute: “Make me a playlist for my morning commute that only has Aussie artists. Make sure their vibe and sound are similar to my usual listening to get the energy up on my way to work.”

• The ‘Digital Dust’ Clearout: “Make me a playlist of songs I’ve saved to my Library that I either haven’t played yet or have only listened to once. Help me find the gems I forgot to revisit.”

• The Time Capsule: “What are the first tracks I ever listened to on Spotify? Order them by the very first track I ever streamed—with date and time—and keep going.”

• The Cinematic Vibe: “I’ve just watched the new Wuthering Heights film! Create a playlist of songs with gothic, eerie, and romantic vibes, including tracks from my history that feature passion and intensity.”

By letting users “speak” to the app, Spotify is moving away from passive listening and toward a more intentional, creative way to discover music. If you’re in Australia and pay for Premium, check your app today to see if you’ve been granted access to the beta.

For more information, please visit https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-02-23/prompted-playlist-prompts-to-try/