Are you tired of stumbling across songs by an artist you don’t like on Spotify? Don’t worry, we’ll tell you how to easily block that artist on Spotify’s mobile application, and how to go back if you change your mind.
Steps to block an artist
To block an artist on Spotify, follow these simple steps:
- Open the Spotify mobile application.
- Use the search bar to find the artist you wish to block.
From the home screen, go directly to the search bar at the bottom. Type in the name of the artist you wish to block. A list of results will appear. Select the artist in question to access his or her page.
You’ll find all the information you need on the artist: albums, singles, playlists, everything. - Once on the artist’s page, click on the three dots at the top right of the screen.
This is where you can block the artist. Click on it to open a drop-down menu.
- In the drop-down menu, select “Do not broadcast this artist”.
In this menu, search for and select the “Do not play this artist” option. A confirmation message will tell you that the artist will no longer be broadcast.
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And that’s it! This artist’s songs will no longer be played on your playlists, radios or other recommendations. If you ever change your mind, you can easily undo it. Go back to the artist’s page, click on the three dots again and select “Remove” under “Subscribe”.
Note that this feature is only available on Spotify’s mobile application. On the computer version, you’ll have to manually skip the songs of the artist you no longer wish to hear.
How to unblock an artist
If you change your mind, here’s how to unlock an artist on Spotify:
- Click on the three small dots : Once you’re on the artist page, look for the three little dots at the top right of the screen. This is the additional options menu.
- Select “Delete”: In the menu that appears, look for the “Delete” option. Clicking on “Delete” will cancel the artist’s block.
And that’s it! Now you can listen to this artist’s songs again. It’s that simple. If you’ve blocked an artist by mistake, or if you’ve simply changed your mind, these few steps will enable you to go back without hassle.
Limits of the blocking function
Here are a few limitations to keep in mind regarding this feature:
- Limited availability: For the time being, you can only block an artist via Spotify’s mobile application. The computer version does not offer this option.
- Song visibility: Even after blocking an artist, his or her songs will remain visible in playlists and on the home page. They will simply no longer be played.
- Collaborations and featuring: tracks where the blocked artist appears as a collaborator or featuring will not be blocked. You may therefore still hear this artist in duets or collaborations.
- Feature under test: Currently in the testing phase, this option is only available in the latest beta version of Spotify on iOS. Android users will have to wait until the tests are extended to their platform.
FAQ
Blocking an artist on Spotify lets you personalize your listening experience by excluding artists you don’t want to hear. Whether to avoid unwanted recommendations or for personal reasons, blocking an artist ensures that their songs won’t be played automatically in playlists, radios or mixes.
To block an artist on Spotify, go to the artist’s page in the application. Press the three dots (menu) at the top right, then select the “Do not play this artist” option. After this, songs by this artist will no longer be played on your account.
Yes, you can unlock an artist at any time. Go back to the artist’s page, press the three dots and select “Allow this artist to play”. This will reactivate the artist’s songs in your playlists and recommendations.
When you block an artist, their songs will automatically be ignored when playing your existing playlists. However, they will remain visible in the playlists. You can always delete them manually if you wish to remove them completely.
No, artists are not informed when a user blocks them on Spotify. This action is entirely private and will only be visible to you.
No, there’s no limit to the number of artists you can block on Spotify. You can customize your experience as much as you like by blocking as many artists as you like.
